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LATAM to introduce lie-flat Premium Business on incoming Airbus A321XLRs from 2027

LATAM Airlines Group plans to equip its first Airbus A321XLRs with a Premium Business cabin featuring fully lie-flat seats, targeting long-haul flying on a narrowbody from 2027. The product preview points to more than 170 seats split across Premium Business, Economy Plus and Economy, with early U.S. destinations expected in 2027.

2026-04-16T11:56:09.307434-07:00

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KLM cancels 160 Schiphol flights in May as kerosene prices squeeze profitability

2026-04-16T08:39:21.730856-07:00

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Flyadeal orders A330-900neo two-class cabin seats from Geven and Jiatai

2026-04-16T01:39:11.861057-07:00

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Jet2 launches all-business Boeing 737-800 charter with 76-seat VIP configuration (booking for Oct 2026–May 2027)

2026-04-16T09:55:15.185596-07:00

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ZIPAIR completes fleetwide MacBook Pro inflight server platform deployment as it transitions to Starlink LEO connectivity ZIPAIR says it has finished a fleetwide deployment of an “off-the-shelf” MacBook Pro inflight server platform to host and support in-flight services. The rollout runs in parallel with the airline’s move to Starlink low Earth orbit connectivity, aiming to accelerate development and deployment of new onboard offerings.

2026-04-16T13:12:14.435105-07:00

ZIPAIR completes fleetwide MacBook Pro inflight server platform deployment as it transitions to Starlink LEO connectivity

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LATAM to introduce lie-flat Premium Business on incoming Airbus A321XLRs from 2027 LATAM Airlines Group plans to equip its first Airbus A321XLRs with a Premium Business cabin featuring fully lie-flat seats, targeting long-haul flying on a narrowbody from 2027. The product preview points to more than 170 seats split across Premium Business, Economy Plus and Economy, with early U.S. destinations expected in 2027.

2026-04-16T11:56:09.307434-07:00

LATAM to introduce lie-flat Premium Business on incoming Airbus A321XLRs from 2027

Airways Magazine

Jet2 launches all-business Boeing 737-800 charter with 76-seat VIP configuration (booking for Oct 2026–May 2027) Jet2 Charter has introduced its first dedicated business-class Boeing 737-800NG product, reconfiguring the aircraft from its standard 189-seat layout into 76 business-class seats. The bespoke cabin is available to book now for travel from October 2026 through May 2027, targeting demand for added privacy, comfort and an elevated travel experience.

2026-04-16T09:55:15.185596-07:00

Jet2 launches all-business Boeing 737-800 charter with 76-seat VIP configuration (booking for Oct 2026–May 2027)

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KLM cancels 160 Schiphol flights in May as kerosene prices squeeze profitability KLM says it will cancel 160 flights to and from Amsterdam Schiphol in May—cutting about 80 round trips—after sharply higher kerosene prices made certain intra-European routes uneconomic. The carrier stresses there is no fuel shortage and will rebook passengers on the next available options, mainly on high-frequency markets such as London and Düsseldorf.

2026-04-16T08:39:21.730856-07:00

KLM cancels 160 Schiphol flights in May as kerosene prices squeeze profitability

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Changi Airport Group launches redevelopment of former CIP terminal for a new private travel & lifestyle hub (opening mid-2027) Changi Airport Group has begun redeveloping the former Commercially Important Persons (CIP) terminal site into a new private travel and lifestyle destination at Singapore Changi Airport. The plan includes an enhanced private terminal and expansion of the Hub & Spoke lifestyle cluster, linked to a Plaza Premium Group partnership, with facilities targeted for mid-2027.

2026-04-16T06:57:20.595059-07:00

Changi Airport Group launches redevelopment of former CIP terminal for a new private travel & lifestyle hub (opening mid-2027)

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Lawmakers press airlines to lower fares as Iran-war fuel shock lifts ticket prices, surcharges and baggage fees Airline CEOs have been urged by a lawmaker to reduce fares and related charges if fuel prices ease, as carriers look to absorb a surge in fuel costs that began after the Feb. 28 Iran-war escalation. The fallout has shown up in higher airfares, fuel surcharges and checked-bag fees.

2026-04-16T06:57:19.714623-07:00

Lawmakers press airlines to lower fares as Iran-war fuel shock lifts ticket prices, surcharges and baggage fees

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Safran and RAVE Aerospace unveil ‘Origin’ dual demonstrators for premium cabin seats and hyperpersonalized IFE at AIX 2026 At Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, RAVE Aerospace and Safran Seats presented “Origin,” a joint vision for premium travel delivered through two demonstrators. The concept pairs advanced aircraft seating with in-seat entertainment, targeting hyperpersonalized, immersive digital experiences in the cabin.

2026-04-16T06:39:39.955419-07:00

Safran and RAVE Aerospace unveil ‘Origin’ dual demonstrators for premium cabin seats and hyperpersonalized IFE at AIX 2026

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T-Mobile ends free inflight Wi‑Fi for American and United customers as airlines pivot to Starlink connectivity T-Mobile has removed United from its inflight Wi‑Fi offering and appears to have dropped free access for passengers with T‑Mobile plans on American and United. The carriers deny a deliberate T‑Mobile or connectivity pull; T‑Mobile provides a vague explanation while continuing to roll Starlink-based onboard Wi‑Fi.

2026-04-16T05:59:34.065262-07:00

T-Mobile ends free inflight Wi‑Fi for American and United customers as airlines pivot to Starlink connectivity

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LATAM to introduce lie-flat Premium Business on incoming Airbus A321XLRs from 2027

KLM cancels 160 Schiphol flights in May as kerosene prices squeeze profitability

Flyadeal orders A330-900neo two-class cabin seats from Geven and Jiatai

Jet2 launches all-business Boeing 737-800 charter with 76-seat VIP configuration (booking for Oct 2026–May 2027)

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