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As such, premium seats — currently about 30% of Delta's inventory — will be a majority focus of any added capacity next year. Delta is doubling down on premium seatsDelta's premium cabins, including premium-economy upgrades, Delta One business class, and domestic first class, have long been profit drivers. Delta said its Airbus A350-1000 aircraft will be introduced with about 50% premium seats, for example, while the airline plans to add lie-flat business class to A321neo jets. AdvertisementThis all comes after Delta had higher-than-expected earnings in the third quarter, largely anchored by premium seats, even though it was dinged by a costly CrowdStrike outage. From July through September, Delta generated $5.3 billion in premium revenue compared to $6.3 billion for the economy cabin despite premium taking up less cabin real estate.
Persons: Glen Hauenstein, Hauenstein, Scott Kirby, David Neeleman, They've, Ed Bastian, Donald Trump, Delta, didn't Organizations: Lines, Delta Air Lines, Wednesday, Delta, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, Breeze Airways, Biden, Airbus, Boeing Locations: Atlanta
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Persons: Miles, LifeMiles, Smiles, Red, Wyndham, Chase, rideshares, cardholders, you've, haven't, It's, Gabriel Vito Gabriel Vito, Gabriel, Education Gabriel, ExperienceExpertiseEducation Read, Angela Fung, Read Organizations: Business, Capital, PayPal, Capital One Entertainment, Aeromexico Club, Air Canada, Air France, KLM, Blue, British Airways Executive Club, Cathay, Emirates, Etihad, Qantas Frequent, TAP Air Portugal Miles, Turkish Airlines Miles, Wyndham Rewards, Star Alliance, U.S, Chase, Unlimited, Card, Bank of America, The Bank of America, Social, Forbes, CNN, University of California, Banking, Education, The University of California, Finance Locations: Cathay Pacific Asia, Singapore, Europe, Asia, Riverside
AdvertisementSpanish airline Iberia operated the first transatlantic Airbus A321XLR flight on Thursday. The A321XLR's extra fuel tank allows it to fly 5,400 miles nonstop, opening new routes for airlines. I toured the jet and was impressed with its lie-flat business class and cozy coach cabin. Spanish flag carrier Iberia operated the first-ever commercial transatlantic Airbus A321XLR flight from Madrid to Boston on Thursday. Thanks to its extra fuel tank, the A321XLR can fly up to 11 hours nonstop, opening new routes for airlines between lower-demand cities that were previously unprofitable on larger aircraft.
Organizations: Airbus, Iberia, Boston Locations: Iberia, Madrid
AdvertisementI flew in Qatar Airways' QSuite business class, which Skytrax named as the world's best for 2024. Thanks to the plush suite with a sliding door and the friendly cabin crew, it felt super luxurious. Top-notch food and generous pours on the drinks really elevated the luxury experience. Qatar Airways' signature QSuite business class was named the world's best business class at this year's Skytrax awards, often called the aviation industry's Oscars. Here's what it was like to fly in Qatar Airways' QSuite.
Persons: Elon Musk's Organizations: Qatar Airways, Airbus, Elon Musk's Starlink, White Company Locations: London Heathrow, Doha, Swiss
Editor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Launch of the Airbus A321XLRIt’s slim, it’s sleek, it has a third fuel tank, and it’s ready to open up unexplored long-haul routes. Iberia’s 182-seat plane is the world’s longest-range single-aisle commercial aircraft, with a range of up to 4,700 nautical miles (a little over 5,400 miles). In Italy, the historic city of Florence is banning key boxes used by short-term rental landlords and loudspeakers used by tour guides. The planes used for the world’s longest nonstop commercial flights – between Singapore and New York – are getting a makeover.
Persons: Miquel Ros, Joanna McIsaac, Ed Kierklo, , Donald Trump Organizations: CNN, Airbus, Spain’s, Irish, Aer Lingus, Aviation, Singapore Airlines, Trump Locations: overtourism, Florence, California, France, Spain’s Iberia, Madrid, Boston, New York, Istanbul, Dublin, Ireland, Nashville, Indianapolis, Iberia, Italy, Venice, Lisbon, Indonesian, Bali, Europe, Singapore, CNN California, Afghanistan, Paris, Japan
AdvertisementI book "positioning" flights instead of direct ones to save money on flying when I can. Doing this has helped me find cheaper business-class flights, but it doesn't save me time. I've flown over 1.5 million miles, and one of my favorite ways to save money on airfare (and get into business class on a budget) is with "positioning" flights. Booking these flights can take quite a bit of researchPlaying with positioning flights isn't for the faint of heart. AdvertisementBut when positioning flights, you have to check how much it will cost to get to your intermediary airport.
Persons: I've, Mohammed Mohammed, there's, Nope —, I'm Organizations: Getty Locations: Egypt, Tunisia, Greece, Philippines, Xinhua, London, Jakarta, Paris, Tunis, Indonesia
Owens, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and City Council member Aaron Banks were indicted last month on conspiracy and bribery charges. Barbara Gauntt / Clarion Ledger / USA Today via ImagnA City Council member, Angelique Lee, resigned in August and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery. “People are tired; they just want some good stuff done,” said Vernon Hartley, a City Council member for one of the city’s poorest wards. Aaron Banks is the second Jackson City Council member to be charged in the federal bribery case. Angelique Lee, a former City Council member, resigned and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery.
Persons: JACKSON, , Virgi Lindsay, ” Lindsay, Jody Owens, Lauren Witte, , , Owens, Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Aaron Banks, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Barbara Gauntt, Angelique Lee, Sherik Marve Smith, Smith, Jackson, Vernon Hartley, ” Owens, Banks, Lumumba, They’re, Lee, Rogelio V . Solis, The United States ”, Hartley, Lindsay, Ashby Foote, Hannah Mattix, Foote, ” Foote, ” Hartley Organizations: Miss, Council, Clarion Ledger, FBI, Southern District of, City Council, City, , Department of Housing, Urban Development, U.S, Southern, Southern District of Mississippi Owens, Jackson City Council, , Attorney’s Office, The United, NBC News, Republican, Capital Club, USA, Solutions Locations: Jackson, Hinds, Hinds County, Southern District, Southern District of Mississippi, Imagn, Nashville, Florida, Owens, Africa, The United States, generalities, City
Jeffrey Tiong, founder and CEO of PatSnap. Courtesy of Jeffrey Tiong. Just ask Jeffrey Tiong. "Let me put it this way: For the last 17 years, building the business, there have been many dark times [and] low times. Courtesy of Jeffrey Tiong.
Persons: Jeffrey Tiong, Tiong Organizations: PatSnap, CNBC, National University of Singapore, The Wharton School, Patsnap Locations: Singapore, Patsnap, East Malaysia, Kota Kinabalu, U.S, Philadelphia, Europe, Asia
I'm exited Singapore Airlines is adding doors to business class after flying the current seat. AdvertisementIn early 2023, I flew Singapore Airlines on the world's longest flight to experience what is considered a top-tier business class. Taylor Rains/Business InsiderSince then, I've flown in door-equipped business class on Japan's All Nippon Airways and British Airways. The carrier announced plans in November to retrofit 41 Airbus A350 planes with a new door-equipped business class. Air India launched its new pod-like business class in January as it completely overhauls its brand.
Persons: I'm, , Taylor Rains, I've, Goh Choon Phong, Skytrax's Organizations: Singapore Airlines, Service, All Nippon Airways, British Airways, Boeing 777X, Air India, Air, Turkish Airlines, American Airlines, Korean Locations: Singapore, Qatar
They deemed business class more lucrative for long-haul flights. While these carriers still have business class, true first class remains a money-maker despite taking up the least amount of cabin real estate. Air France, Swiss International Air Lines, and Lufthansa are also in the mix, among others. "Air France is committed to having this super premium first-class product because it's Air France," Funk said. Advertisement"You're not going to have William and Kate fly business class alongside 85 other people," she said.
Persons: , Badr Mohammed Al Meer, Tiffany Funk, Funk, Kate Organizations: Service, Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, CNBC, Singapore Airlines, Air, Swiss International Air Lines, Lufthansa, monied Fortune, Google, US, Funk, British Airways, Getty Images Airlines, it's Air, Qantas, Qantas Media Locations: Europe, Asia, Air France, Swiss, monied, Singapore, Emirates, France, Australia, New York, London
Five-star carrier Singapore Airlines is investing $830 million to retrofit 41 Airbus A350 planes. Business class doors are increasingly popular as flyers demand more privacy in high-dollar cabins. The privacy door, a flyer favorite, is an increasingly popular perk in business class. Singapore opted for privacy wings instead of a door on its existing A350 business class, which Business Insider flew in January 2023. Singapore's A350-900ULR will add three business class seats but lose 36 premium economy seats to make room for first class.
Persons: , Taylor Rains, Goh Choon Phong Organizations: Singapore Airlines, Boeing 777X, Service, Airbus, Singapore, Business, Insider Airlines, Air, American Airlines, British Airways, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines, Boeing, Qatar Airways, Cathay Locations: Qatar, Air India, Singapore, New York City, Singapore Airlines Singapore, London, Hong
Singapore Airlines is planning to add a four-seat first class to the Airbus aircraft it uses for its longest routes, a bet to attract high-spending travelers to flights that can top 17 hours. The carrier will add the new seats to seven Airbus A350-900 URLs, or ultra-long-range aircraft that it uses for lengthy trips, including its longest, between New York and Singapore. Singapore said the new first- and business-class seats will have new in-flight entertainment but the carrier didn't disclose many details about the new cabins. Airlines have been investing billions of dollars to revamp their premium cabins to chase travelers willing to shell out for more space on board. They range from international airlines Singapore Airlines to smaller carriers like JetBlue Airways , whose long-range twin-aisle jets used for trips across the Atlantic feature suites with sliding doors.
Persons: Goh Choon Phong Organizations: Singapore Airlines, Airbus, Airlines, JetBlue Airways Locations: New York, Singapore
Budget airlines like Spirit, Frontier, and Southwest are struggling to turn a profit. The still-in-service airlines Neeleman founded, like JetBlue Airways, Azul Brazilian Airlines, Canada's WestJet, and Breeze Airways, largely follow this idea. Historically, these strategies have been absent from the likes of Spirit, Frontier, and Southwest, which have stuck to all-economy aircraft with little choice. Southwest Airlines boats an open-seating policy where seats are first-co,me first-serve. Low-cost airlines should continue to ditch barebones planesSouthwest shouldn't be the only one to move away from historical norms.
Persons: David Neeleman, , David Neeleman —, Thomas Pallini, haven't, Neeleman, that's, Barry Biffle, They're, we've, WestJet, Scott Kirby, doesn't, Kevin Carter, Breeze Organizations: Service, JetBlue —, Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Street, Frontier, Neeleman, JetBlue Airways, Azul Brazilian Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, Morris Air, Spirit, Airbus Locations: Southwest, Frontier, Breeze
Budget airlines like Spirit, Frontier, and Southwest are struggling to turn a profit. Low-cost veteran David Neeleman told BI that Spirit and Frontier should merge to survive. The still-in-service airlines Neeleman founded, like JetBlue Airways, Azul Brazilian Airlines, Canada's WestJet, and Breeze Airways, largely follow this idea. Historically, these strategies have been absent from the likes of Spirit, Frontier, and Southwest, which have stuck to all-economy aircraft with little choice. Southwest Airlines boats an open-seating policy where seats are first-co,me first-serve.
Persons: David Neeleman, , David Neeleman —, Thomas Pallini, haven't, Neeleman, that's, Barry Biffle, They're, we've, WestJet, Scott Kirby, doesn't, Kevin Carter, Breeze Organizations: Service, JetBlue —, Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Street, Frontier, Neeleman, JetBlue Airways, Azul Brazilian Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, Morris Air, Spirit, Airbus Locations: Southwest, Frontier, Breeze
I booked a $720 round-trip economy ticket from Seattle to Manchester with British Airways. On my way back to the US, I received a surprise upgrade to business class. So, when I was upgraded to business class on a British Airways flight this past summer, I was absolutely delighted. British Airways, which has seen a decrease in popularity in recent years, is spending $9 billion over the next two years to upgrade its planes, customer perks, and other aspects of its business model. AdvertisementHere's what my 10-hour flight in British Airways' business class was like.
Persons: , Brit Organizations: British Airways, Service Locations: Seattle, Manchester, England, London
I was on board Qatar Airways' first flight featuring Elon Musk's Starlink internet. AdvertisementQatar Airways launched its first flight featuring Elon Musk's Starlink WiFi on Tuesday — and Business Insider was invited to the event. I was flying in the QSuite business class for this media event, but Starlink WiFi is free for passengers in every cabin. By contrast, the Starlink WiFi was as high as 215 megabits — faster than most home internet speeds. Crucially, there's almost no downtime as Starlink operates gate-to-gate, while standard inflight WiFi is only activated at cruising altitude.
Persons: Elon Musk's, , Elon, Starlink cupcakes, Pete Syme, Tom Boon, Thom, laud Organizations: Qatar Airways, Service, Business, Doha's Hamad International Airport, Skytrax, Airlines, United Airlines, Air Locations: Doha's, Qatar, London, Europe, Instagram, Air France, Persian
United shares are up more than 80% since Jan. 1, more than double the gains of Delta Air Lines , the country's most profitable airline. United Airlines is the best-performing U.S. airline stock this year. United has been flying for nearly a century and is the world's largest airline by capacity. 3 or 4 depending on how you measure it," said Andrew Nocella, chief commercial officer of United Airlines. "United Airlines is an airline that is trying to be a more premium airline right now, much as Delta has been for more than 10 years," said Henry Harteveldt, president of Atmosphere Research Group, a travel industry consulting firm.
Persons: We've, Patrick Quayle, United's, Andrew Nocella, Henry Harteveldt Organizations: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Airlines, Atmosphere Research Locations: United, Chicago, Greenland, Mongolia, Delta
Airlines are doubling down on high-margin premium cabins and even expanding them on new planes. American Airlines on Thursday reported an 8% increase in premium revenue in the third quarter compared with the prior year. Its rivals Delta Air Lines and United Airlines reported similar premium revenue growth in the quarter, at 4% and 5%. Courtesy of Delta Air LinesLeaning more into premium seats could fill that financial void. United Airlines' Polaris business class.
Persons: , Andrew Nocella, American's, Vasu Raja, Robert Isom, haven't Organizations: United, Service, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Airlines, Suite, American Airlines Delta, Boeing, Airbus, stoke, United Airlines ' Polaris, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Spirit, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines
Vice President Kamala Harris will make campaign stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse and Green Bay, Wisconsin on Thursday as she continues to campaign across Blue Wall states, according to a campaign official. The vice president will then travel to La Crosse where she will hold a rally at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in an effort to engage young voters. Harris will wrap up her day with a rally in Green Bay, alongside Wisconsin leaders. Trump won the presidency in 2016 by stunning Democrat Hillary Clinton to win all three states by a combined margin of about 80,000 votes. President Joe Biden won back the White House in 2020 by recapturing all three states by a combined margin of around 260,000 votes.
Persons: Kamala Harris, Harris, Harris ’, Donald Trump –, Trump, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, Read, CNN’s Ronald Brownstein Organizations: Blue Wall, University of Wisconsin -, University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin, White House Locations: Milwaukee, La Crosse, Green Bay , Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Green Bay, Badger, Wisconsin , Michigan, Pennsylvania
Delta Air Lines is set to update the cabins of its Boeing 757 and Airbus A350 jets. The 757s being updated are at least 20 years old as Delta waits on delayed new 737 jets. Courtesy of Delta Air LinesThe Max 10 is the largest version of Boeing's newest narrowbody jet, but is yet to be certified amid a difficult period for the embattled planemaker. Courtesy of Delta Air LinesIt will feature a "warmer and more modern color palette" that includes a red accent stripe and the airline's logo on seat tags, Delta said. Courtesy of Delta Air LinesIn Delta One, the airline's business class, the fabric seats are made from a lighter material that should help regulate a passenger's temperature.
Persons: , It's, Delta, Max, Guy Organizations: Delta Air Lines, Boeing, Airbus, Service, Air Lines, Delta Air Locations: New, Delta
I flew with British Airways in both the economy (coach) and premium economy cabins. The upper deck of a BA Airbus A380 means plenty of space, even in economy. I got a good deal for my premium economy ticket, and I don't think I'd pay more for the amenities. I recently flew premium economy in a British Airways World Traveller Plus cabin. By contrast, the popularity of premium economy had me sitting in the middle section.
Persons: Organizations: British Airways, Airbus, Service
"Business Light" fares are cheaper but can lack perks like lounge access or early seat selection. In recent years, international airlines such as Air France, KLM, Emirates, Finnair, and Qatar Airways have launched discounted "Business Light" tickets. AdvertisementFor airlines, the business light strategy can help further stoke demand to fill the front of the plane and generate additional revenue. Those traveling on a Finnair Business Light ticket will also have to pay extra for checked luggage. AdvertisementScreenshot of Emirates' various business class fares on a one-way flight from New York to Dubai in February.
Persons: , Glen Hauenstein, Henry Harteveldt, Harteveldt Organizations: Service, Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, Delta Air Lines, Delta, Qatar Airways's, Emirates Locations: Delta, Emirates, Qatar, New York, Dubai
A business class ticket can cost up to five times more than an economy ticket on Singapore Airlines — and a whopping 13 times more for a first-class one. A business class ticket jumps to SG$6,300, and a first-class ticket just over SG$13,000. Aaron Wong, who flies first and business class when he travels, says: "You don't need to be rich to enjoy such things." However, it's not as simple as just picking up any mile-earning credit card and spending a bunch of money, he said. For example, in Singapore, points earned on DBS credit cards can be combined, but credit cards from Citibank Singapore don't work that way.
Persons: , Aaron Wong, Wong, it's, Miles Organizations: Singapore Airlines —, Singapore Airlines, Singapore Changi, Cape Town, DBS, Citibank Singapore don't Locations: Singapore, London, Tokyo Haneda, Perth, Cape
S&P Global Ratings may downgrade Boeing bonds due to cash issues amid a strike. The strike risks Boeing's recovery and affects 737 Max production — and the company's cash flow. Moody's also recently put Boeing on a downgrade review. AdvertisementTo add to Boeing's list of troubles, S&P Global Ratings is considering downgrading its bonds because of the company's growing cash problems amid a mass workers' strike. Last month, another credit agency, Moody's, also put the company on a downgrade review, citing the strike and its impact on cash flow.
Persons: , Moody's, Max Organizations: Boeing, Service Locations: Washington and Oregon, furloughing
Boeing and union leaders resumed negotiations on Monday but reached a stalemate by the end of Tuesday. AdvertisementTalks between Boeing and union leaders have broken down two days after restarting. The first offer of a 25% pay rise was overwhelmingly rejected, while the union criticized Boeing for sending its second offer to the media and not negotiating with union leaders. "The company was hell-bent on standing on the non-negotiated offer," the union negotiating committee for IAM District 751 said on Tuesday. The IAM District 751 negotiating committee also said it "remains ready to continue mediated or direct talks."
Persons: , Stephanie Pope, Pope, Ron Epstein, Jon Ostrower, Kelly Ortberg Organizations: Boeing, Bank of America, Service, International Association of Machinists, Aerospace Workers, IAM, The, Alaska Airlines Locations: Seattle, Pacific
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