04/12/18
Here's another "Would you fly..?" item from the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany: the Skyrider 'saddle' seat. →
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04/03/18
A couple of innovative finalists in a contest for passenger amenities, including an in-flight urinal and a way for economy class passengers to stretch out. →
09/10/15
On Wednesday, United Airlines showed off the new seats that will soon be showing up in the first class cabin of the Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft the carrier uses on domestic routes. The new leather seats are a bit wider than the current seats and have some nice new features, including universal AC power →
10/06/14
If you’re out and about in the Bay Area the next few days keep an eye out for Air New Zealand’s glass-sided tour bus, which is parking around town and giving folks on the ground a chance to try out the airline’s Premium Economy Spaceseat and Economy Skycouch, which are on the airline’s Boeing 777-300 →
12/28/13
In progress: wish list of airport amenities for 2014 →
10/06/13
Travelers on the go know it’s sometimes difficult to find a welcoming and clean place to, uh, go. So it’s encouraging to see the 10 posh potties, cool commodes and imaginative public washrooms that restroom supply company Cintas has flushed out as nominees in the 12th annual contest for America’s Best Restroom. The family-friendly restrooms →
07/09/13
The longer your flight, the more importance you’ll likely place on the size and comfort of your seat and on the entertainment amenities offered to you in-flight. That’s why Singapore Airlines held a big event today in Singapore to introduce new First, Business and Economy cabin products that will roll out first on eight Boeing →
06/04/13
On Monday United Airlines announced subscription programs offering customers either a year-long access to seats with extra legroom in the Economy Plus section of the cabin, or a year’s worth of pre-paid checked baggage fees. United says it is the first domestic carrier offering these services in subscription form. Prices start at $499 for the →
02/22/12
Get rid of your airplane seatmate →
01/15/12
Whether your flight is short or long — but especially if it’s long — where you sit on the airplane can make all the difference in how much you enjoy the trip. That’s why sites such as SeatGuru and Seatexpert, which evaluate the desirability of every seat on just about every type of commerical aircraft, →