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April 30, 2024

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Lufthansa A380s Won't Get New Allegris Business Class

Lufthansa's A380 superjumbos will receive a new business class seat, but not the long-awaited Allegris business class. The decision to introduce a different product was based on the limited time the A380s will remain in the fleet, as they were brought back due to capacity needs caused by Boeing 777-9 delivery delays. The new business class will offer all-aisle access, replacing the dated 2-2-2 configuration. The seat is a standard design from one of Lufthansa's manufacturers. The A380s will retain their existing first class, premium economy, and economy seats.

Executive Traveller | Related Lufthansa A380s Getting New Business Class In 2025 – One Mile at a Time

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Delta Airbus A350s Get New Premium Configuration

Delta plans to introduce a new premium configuration on some of its Airbus A350-900s, featuring more business class seats. The overall capacity will decrease from 306 to 275 seats, with business class increasing from 32 to 40 seats, premium economy decreasing from 48 to 40 seats, and economy class decreasing from 190 to 159 seats. The first two routes expected to get this new configuration are Atlanta to Johannesburg and Atlanta to Cape Town. Delta has not yet revealed how many A350-900s will receive this layout or if it will be installed on all newly delivered A350s.

One Mile at a Time | Related Delta adds A350-1000 to widebody fleet for "an elevated CX, with more premium seats and best-in-class amenities" – Future Travel Experience

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IATA Lobbies Against EU Emission MRV Plans

IATA is urging the European Commission and EU member states to reconsider potential new rules on monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) of non-CO2 emissions. The organization argues that current methods for measuring non-CO2 emissions are not as well-understood as those for measuring carbon dioxide, leading to incomplete and potentially inaccurate MRV schemes. IATA cites a Royal Society of Chemistry research paper that warns against recommending definitive courses of action until there is better quantification of the actual effects and further studies.

Airport Technology | Related Airlines lobby against EU plan to monitor non-CO₂ emissions – Financial Times

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Lufthansa's Multi-Source IFE Sees SPI & PAC In Play

Lufthansa confirms that Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI) provided the new nose-to-tail embedded IFE for its first Allegris-fitted Airbus A350-900, set to begin service on the Munich-Vancouver route on May 1. SPI also supplied the companion displays in the Allegris business class cabin. The SPI hardware will support all other A350s slated to receive Allegris. Lufthansa continues to spread the IFE love around, with plans to fit its Boeing 747-8s with Panasonic's new Astrova IFE system as part of their Allegris refurbishment, while retaining core components of the current Panasonic IFE on its Airbus A380s.

Runway Girl Network | Related Allegris debuts on A350 as Lufthansa Group grows PaxEx prowess – Runway Girl Network

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SAS Confirms It Will Join SkyTeam On 1 September

SAS has signed an Alliance Adherence Agreement with SkyTeam, confirming it will join the alliance on September 1, 2023. The airline will leave Star Alliance at the end of August. From the moment SAS joins SkyTeam, EuroBonus members will enjoy benefits across most SkyTeam airlines, with Silver members recognized as Elite and Gold and Diamond members recognized as Elite Plus. SAS will be the first new SkyTeam member carrier since Virgin Atlantic joined in March 2023.

Business Traveller | Related SAS to join SkyTeam Alliance – SkyTeam

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Melbourne Airport Upgrades Qantas Domestic Security Screening

Qantas passengers at Melbourne Airport will benefit from a major upgrade of security screening technology, aimed at delivering a smoother, enhanced experience. The project involves the construction of a temporary screening point and the refurbishment of the existing screening lanes with new baggage screening and body scanning technology. Once the temporary screening point opens in August, Qantas domestic passengers will no longer need to remove laptops, tablets, or aerosols from their carry-on luggage. The upgrade will bring the Qantas domestic terminal into line with Melbourne Airport's other domestic terminals.

Future Travel Experience | Related Melbourne Airport Sees Qantas Security Screening Upgrade – Aviation Source News

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JFK Terminal 4 Displays Sustainable Art Installation Made From Recycled Plastics

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFKIAT have partnered with Materials for the Arts (MFTA) to feature an art exhibit made from recycled plastics by local artist Natsuki Takauji at Terminal 4. The airplane installation, titled "Future Flight," is made of plastics sourced from MFTA, which diverts over 1.5 million pounds of supplies from landfills to support arts and culture in New York City. The artwork aims to remind viewers of the importance of recycling and sustainable initiatives for the betterment of the planet.

Passenger Terminal Today | Related STRATACACHE and JFKIAT Partner to Bring Passenger Engagement Experiences to Terminal 4 – Metro Airport News

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> Quote of the Day

"IATA and its members urge the EU to focus its efforts on helping the industry decarbonise as rapidly as possible, while at the same time assisting in global collaborative efforts to better understand non-CO2 effects through rigorous atmospheric data-collection and better scientific understanding with a view to develop mitigation measures."

IATA Spokesperson
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