Premium Cabins

Eurowings is adding Baghdad and expanding flights to Dubai, Jeddah, Erbil, Tel Aviv and Amman for the 2026/27 winter season

Emirates will deploy its Airbus A350 on Dubai-Nairobi flights from October 25, introducing Premium Economy to Kenya for the first time

Etihad will transform its London Heathrow Lounge in summer 2027, introducing its new Beyond Borders design before expanding the concept worldwide

Plaza Premium Group has split and upgraded the lounge that has been operating at Helsinki Airport since 2019, replacing it with Aurora and Lumi for maximum comfort

A new Star Alliance lounge will open at Incheon Airport’s Terminal 1, preserving premium lounge access for eligible alliance passengers from late 2026

Marriott Bonvoy partners with the Rolex Shanghai Masters for a fourth year, offering members exclusive tennis experiences and premium tournament access

Emirates has unveiled the world’s first electrically powered Premium Economy seat with a full-height privacy screen, wireless charging and enhanced comfort aboard new A350 aircraft

Southwest Airlines will launch its first-ever lounge network, with Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu and Nashville chosen as the first four locations to open in late 2027

JetBlue has revealed BlueFirst, a new domestic first-class product with upgraded seats, large screens, seat-side ordering, premium dining and priority services

Hyatt and PCPD unveil 13 exclusive Park Hyatt villas in Niseko, combining ski-in, ski-out access, luxury design and personalized service

Emirates will include its retrofitted A380 on the Dubai-Paris route from October 25, bringing Premium Economy and refreshed cabins to the French capital

American Airlines is rolling out upgraded A319 and A320 cabins with more premium seats, larger overhead bins and power at every seat

Etihad Airways enhances premium cabins on Mumbai and Delhi routes with A321LR and upgraded onboard experience. "This is a major upgrade on our flights"

Via 3D Augmented Reality: Airbus showcases a new A350-1000 First Class concept at AIX 2026, featuring a two-person Master Suite with a double bed and private space, virtual panoramic windows, bar, and changing area, among others

Lufthansa will begin retrofitting its A380 aircraft with upgraded Business Class seats, improved comfort, and enhanced privacy. The first upgraded planes will return to service in April: "The retrofit underscores our commitment to providing a top-flight experience on the long-haul aircraft "

The new design combines advanced technology, increased comfort and a personalized flight experience in all classes of service, including business suites with closing doors and free high-speed Wi-Fi

Air Canada is giving its entire fleet a lift, with new interiors, upgraded entertainment screens, free Wi-Fi, and revamped experiences; updates will cover mainline, Rouge, and Express aircraft over the next two years

Premium cabins on airplanes are breaking records year after year, with extravagant services (and heated mattresses), plush beds, and countless other innovations. Here are some of the newest and renewed first-class cabins that have recently taken to the skies. A particularly pleasant flight