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You might call it ‘the COVID effect’ but winged privacy is having a serious moment in Premium Economy as a growing list of operators including AA, ANA and Eva adopt PE with this feature.

British Airways is also getting in on the action aboard its 787-9s. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/prem... #PaxEx
Winged privacy in PE on the refitted BA 787-9 Seatbacks of the PE seats on the refitted 787-9 show winged privacy from behind and seatback IFE screens.
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You might call it ‘the COVID effect’ but winged privacy is having a serious moment in Premium Economy as a growing list of operators including AA, ANA and Eva adopt PE with this feature.

British Airways is also getting in on the action aboard its 787-9s. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/prem... #PaxEx
Winged privacy in PE on the refitted BA 787-9 Seatbacks of the PE seats on the refitted 787-9 show winged privacy from behind and seatback IFE screens.
January 2, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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Sometimes, airlines make laudable #PaxEx improvements with very little fanfare. And so it is with British Airways, which recently partnered with Hearlo to remove communication barriers for anyone facing hearing disabilities or speech challenges. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/12/brit...
BA passenger uses the Hearlo app in Club Suite From check-in to boarding and inflight services, customers can type messages or select a Hearlo Card – simple pictograms for each stage of the journey.
December 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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In a key milestone for Thai Airways’ fleet modernization, the carrier recently welcomed its first A321neo. The jet is kitted out with Thompson Vantage seats up front, Recaro R3s down back, Safran RAVE Ultra 4K IFE and Airbus’ HBCplus IFC.

Full story: runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/12/thai... #PaxEx
Thai employees celebrate in front of the new A321neo Thompson Vantage seats up front Recaro's R3 economy class seats down back Safran's RAVE Ultra 4K IFE from nose to tail
December 29, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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Leveraging Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency connection as a foundation, United is integrating new cloud-based applications directly to the seatback and personal devices. Two key projects are underway — Spotify integration + Cloud Map.

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Passengers can access their Spotify account via the seatback A Cloud Map on a passenger's device provides relevant flight info, plus destination content, an AI assistant and the ability to share.
December 26, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Fun map and data from United! It’s the most booked international destination of 2025 from every US state.

Middle America sure does love Cancun, huh.
December 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Philippine Airlines is preparing to press its first A350-1000 into service after taking delivery of the three-class, 382-seat twinjet — complete with Collins’ Elevation doored mini-suites up front.

It's the first of nine A350-1000s destined for PAL.

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Doored mini-suite in business class Premium Economy recliner on the A350-1000 A seat triple in economy class, which is configured 10-abreast PAL A350 arrives in Manila
December 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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After reviewing American’s A321XLR inaugural from the vantage point of Flagship Suite business, @airchivesloan.bsky.social jumped on the return LAX-JFK flight in order to test Premium Economy.

His #nosetotail trip report is now live:

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#PaxEx #AvGeek #A321XLR
The author, Chris Sloan, reclines in Premium Economy A hearty meal in PE on board Seatback of PE seat with winged privacy on the sides Front view of PE seat with blue seat cover and brown headrest
December 20, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Welcome to American Airlines' A321XLR inaugural flight in Flagship Suite Business Class

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@airchivesloan.bsky.social reviews the product on last night's JFK-LAX inaugural #nosetotail #paxex #avgeek
Seat 5A on the A321XLR Flagship Suite cabin view on the A321XLR The suite is private, even though the door hasn't yet been certified by the FAA. An IFE screen is tucked into its bezel. A delectable looking salad, plus cheese and tomato.
December 19, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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AJet Boeing 737 MAX gets fitted with connectivity from TCI runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/12/ajet... #PaxEx
AJet Boeing 737 MAX gets fitted with connectivity from TCI - Runway Girl
Turkish low-cost airline AJet has started rolling out TCI Aircraft Interiors’ multi-orbit capable Ka-band inflight connectivity system on its aircraft.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Op-Ed: The legacy IFE debate — remove, replace or reinvent?

In this Op-Ed, IdeaNova Technologies co-founder and CEO Juraj Siska explains how smart software innovation is enabling carriers to turn old embedded IFE systems into new digital platforms. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/12/op-e... #PaxEx
Op-Ed: The legacy IFE debate — remove, replace or reinvent? - Runway Girl
In this Op-Ed, IdeaNova Technologies co-founder and CEO Juraj Siska explains how smart software innovation is enabling carriers to turn old IFE systems into new digital platforms.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Bombardier celebrates Global 8000 service entry, touts luxury brand runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/12/bomb...
Global 8000 in the hangar Bedroom inside the Global 8000 A long sofa and a large screen TV in the cabin Bombardier VP communications, marketing & public affairs Ève Laurier
December 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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US airlines: Added seatback screens and/or device holders, AC/USB power, satellite Wi-Fi, new seats, larger bins, etc.

Korean Air: Nah, we're good with 2002.
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Travel back in time aboard Korean Air’s 737-900

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A #nosetotail trip report by @airlineflyer.net #paxex #avgeek
Korean 737-900 parked and ready to board Drop down screens in the cabin show the safety video; thereafter, they play a retro moving map A meal of shrimp, rice and veggies on this Busan-Tokyo Narita flight Looking out the window at the 737-900 engine and winglet-free wing
December 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Avianca's IFC rollout is part of a broader agreement between SES and Abra Group, the holding company for Avianca, GOL and Wamos Air, that will see SES‘s multi-orbit IFC brought to more than 100 aircraft in the group, including Airbus and Boeing types. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/12/avia...
Avianca A320 fitted with SES multi-orbit ESA-based IFC
December 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Avianca rolls out SES multi-orbit IFC on A320 Family twinjets runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/12/avia... #PaxEx
Avianca rolls out SES multi-orbit IFC on A320 Family twinjets - Runway Girl
Avianca is in the process of installing SES’s multi-orbit inflight connectivity solution on its Airbus A320 Family aircraft, and says Wi-Fi is now available to passengers on 10 twinjets via its ‘Avian...
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December 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Travel back in time aboard Korean Air’s 737-900

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A #nosetotail trip report by @airlineflyer.net #paxex #avgeek
Korean 737-900 parked and ready to board Drop down screens in the cabin show the safety video; thereafter, they play a retro moving map A meal of shrimp, rice and veggies on this Busan-Tokyo Narita flight Looking out the window at the 737-900 engine and winglet-free wing
December 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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Inside JetBlue’s first-ever lounge: BlueHouse

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@airchivesloan.bsky.social tours the new space for RGN

#jetblue #aviation #paxex #avgeek
Marty St. George smiles in the new JetBlue lounge: BlueHouse A circular lounge with seats and special lighting to create a relaxed, chill atmosphere. A more private cubby in BlueHouse An art deco styled elevator at BlueHouse
December 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Safran has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its inflight entertainment and connectivity division, Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI), to Los Angeles-based private equity firm Kingswood Capital Management.
Safran agrees to sell IFEC unit to private equity firm Kingswood - Runway Girl
Safran has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Safran Passenger Innovations, its inflight entertainment and connectivity division, to Los Angeles-based private equity firm Kingswood Capital Ma...
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December 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Seeing renewed attention now that Pegasus Airlines has announced plans to acquire Czech Airlines and its Smartwings subsidiary >>

Smartwings surprises with weird yet wonderful A220 service

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Smartwings surprises with weird yet wonderful A220 service - Runway Girl
Czech Republic’s Smartwings is a low-cost airline at its core, but with bits and pieces that feel truly premium.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Passenger comfort still a priority on venerable Korean Air A380

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A #nosetotail trip report by @airlineflyer.net #paxex #avgeek
Korean A380 parked and ready to board Economy class cabin on board the A380 with wide seats and lots of legroom The duty free shop on board; now it's used to give passengers a place to stretch (hurrah!!) A delightful Bibimbap meal on board the Korean A380 in economy class. THIS too is inflight entertainment, as passengers create a meal to their liking.
December 8, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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TAP's decision to create a neighbor-free Premium Economy offering on its A330neos and A321LRs provides the perfect opportunity to test the value proposition of Premium Economy without committing to a cabin refit and a recliner-type product at this time.

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A330neo economy class cabin; the first four rows will feature PE neighbor-free seats in summer 2026. The first two rows of economy class on the A330neo with seatback IFE in view. TAP will offer neighbor-free seating in the first four rows of the A330neos and A321LRs, billed as Premium Economy. Legroom in the standard 31" pitch on the A330neo Seat duos on the A330neo
December 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Brussels Airlines EuroBiz: better but still missing the mark

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A #nosetotail trip report by @fintan.bsky.social #paxex #avgeek
Blue slimline seats, antimacassars. A salad, roll and chocolates. A glass of sparkling on the tray table. Side view of bulkhead row, which served as EuroBiz on this flight
December 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Is the Tokyo Monorail the world’s best airport public transit access? If not, I’m stumped. A 13 minute express ride from Hamamatsucho to Haneda in just 3 minutes, operating every 10 minutes threaded between local trains. The fare?

$3.34 US
December 4, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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Airbus and China's would-be LEO megaconstellation operator Spacesail have inked a MOU that will see the European airframer integrate Spacesail’s LEO connectivity into its HBCplus inflight solution in the future. #pressrelease runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/12/airb...
Press Release: Airbus to integrate Spacesail LEO connectivity to HBCplus - Runway Girl
Airbus and Spacesail, a leading Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation operator, announced a strategic partnership to integrate Spacesail’s advanced LEO connectivity into Airbus’ HBCplus inflig...
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December 4, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Boeing expects 737 MAX and 787 deliveries to grow in 2026 and that aircraft production will be better aligned with deliveries, the airframer’s newly appointed CFO Jay Malave said this morning at the UBS Global Industrials and Transportation Conference.
Boeing sees increase in 737 and 787 deliveries in 2026 - Runway Girl
Boeing expects that both 737 MAX and 787 aircraft deliveries will grow in 2026 and that aircraft output will be better aligned with deliveries, the airframer’s newly appointed CFO Jay Malave said this...
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December 2, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Airlines move with speed to meet required A320 Family software fix runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/11/airl... #PaxEx
Airlines move with speed to meet required A320 Family software fix - Runway Girl
Airlines have moved with remarkable speed to adopt a software fix for the Elevator Aileron Computer (ELAC) on Airbus A320 Family aircraft after Airbus and EASA sounded the warning on Friday about a fl...
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November 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM