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Emirates Unveils Business Class Comfort Kit with Pyjamas and Slippers

Starting from February 1, Emirates will be launching a new collection of loungewear for Business Class passengers on long-haul flights. This includes pyjamas, a relaxed cowl neck top, drawstring pants, comfortable slippers, and a matching eye mask.

Representing the airline’s continuous commitment to enhancing the customer experience. Designed as the perfect ‘flight fit,’ it is not only suitable for sleeping but also stylish enough to wear for a social drink at the A380 onboard lounge or as a casual outfit, seamlessly transitioning from the aircraft to arrivals with elegance.

Business Class travelers with Emirates will receive the loungewear set upon boarding, enabling them to change at their convenience and enjoy maximum comfort throughout the flight. For flights lasting 9 hours or more, passengers will be provided with the complete set, including loungewear top and pants, slippers, and an eye mask. On shorter flights lasting 2 hours and 30 minutes, customers will receive complimentary slippers and eye mask sets.

The launch of the Business Class Loungewear underscores Emirates’ continuous commitment to enhancing customer experience across all classes. This initiative is part of a broader investment strategy that includes a substantial retrofit project for 120 aircraft, upgraded cabin interiors, innovative menus with premium ingredients, exclusive champagne partnerships, a new hospitality program for cabin crew, live TV onboard, complimentary Wi-Fi for all passengers, luxurious amenity kits, and an extensive world-class wine list.

The multimillion-dollar investment in Business Class loungewear, developed over a year by the in-house Emirates team, prioritizes comfort, style, and reusability. Following a successful trial on routes to and from New York and Boston, customers provided highly positive feedback, with many choosing to take the loungewear sets home for future use.

Aviation

Airbus Enhances A350 Cabin with 10-Abreast Seating

Airbus has announced a new partnership with Jiatai Aircraft Equipment, a Chinese aircraft seating manufacturer, to supply upgraded economy-class seats for the A350 widebody series.

This collaboration, unveiled at the 2024 Airshow China, focuses on developing a newly designed economy seat tailored for the A350‘s New Production Standard (NPS) cabin.

One of the key features of the NPS cabin is the ability to accommodate 17-inch wide economy seats, compared to the previous 16.5-inch wide seats that airlines were limited to in the A350’s earlier configurations.

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This change is made possible by the expanded space in the NPS cabin, which is 35 inches longer and 4 inches wider than the previous version. This extra space is achieved by slightly moving the cockpit wall forward and shifting the rear pressure bulkhead back by one frame.

The wider cabin allows airlines to add up to 30 extra economy seats without compromising comfort. For airlines opting for a 3-4-3 seating layout, the 17-inch wide seats are an excellent choice for a more comfortable passenger experience. However, some airlines, such as Iberia, may choose to retain a 9-abreast layout with wider seats for added comfort.

The NPS cabin also offers enhanced flexibility for airline operators. One major advantage is the ability to easily switch between a 9-abreast and 10-abreast seating configuration without requiring significant downtime for aircraft reconfiguration. Airlines can use the same seat rails, tracks, and IFE interfaces, making the transition smoother and quicker.

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In addition, the design of the floor attachments and air-conditioning systems has been optimized for 10-abreast seating, meaning airlines can upgrade their cabins without needing to make substantial modifications to the aircraft’s structure.

Though it’s still unclear when Jiatai’s economy-class seats will be officially added to the A350’s Buyer Furnished Equipment (BFE) catalogue, the collaboration marks a significant step toward enhancing the A350’s cabin offerings.

With this partnership, Airbus is providing more seating options for airlines, ensuring that they can meet diverse customer needs while improving overall operational efficiency.