FAA ordered to review the size of airline seats
A three judge panel has ordered the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to review whether airlines have made their seats too small in order to get more passengers onto their planes. The panel also ordered the FAA to look at shrinking legroom for passengers, especially those who book economy class seats. In a statement Saturday, the […]
Ryanair Shows Interest In Boeing 737-10
Ryanair is "interested in the Boeing 737-10 at the right price," Chief Operating Officer Michael Hickey said. The airline has already placed a firm order for 110 737 MAX 200s. It plans to operate them in a 197-seat configuration. It would fly the -10 with 228 seats, according to Hickey. He said the -10 could […]
10 airlines that give you the most economy-class legroom
Legroom is a very important factor when travelling. When you’re seated at 30,000 feet in the air for several hours at a time, you just want to get to your destination as soon as possible. Lately, many travellers have noticed that there are limited number of airlines that provide pillows, blankets or free snacks, but […]
Interjet announces new routes between Canada and Mexico
Interjet is introducing service from Canada to Mexico this summer. Starting July 13, 2017, Interjet will fly nonstop between Montréal"™"“Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport and Mexico City"™s Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez as well as between Montréal and Cancun International Airport. "Our unique brand of lower fares with free checked bags using our Priority fare, more […]
Hawaiian Airlines seat covers get a fashionable second life
The fleet of 18 Boeing B717-200s that Hawaiian Airlines uses for its interisland service received an interior makeover this year and, in addition to a fresh color palette and new tray tables, the jets got brand-new lightweight cabin seats. The old seats didn"™t go to waste. Hawaiian Airlines gave surplus leather and fabric from 19 […]
The Future of Airplane Seat Reclining or Not
To recline, or not to recline, is a troublesome question. Recent events in the U.S. air travel market prove that it is a volatile issue for some passengers, leading to aggression onboard. For airlines, and the aircraft seating industry, it"™s a puzzle. Is it better to provide the option of recline, and risk seat troubles […]
