Some airlines are adding more legroom to economy class

Other features include improved ergonomics and new comforts like AC power outlets and USB type A and B charging ports. All Nippon Airways will begin rolling out the new seats on its long-haul flights. international routes Between 2026 and 2026, all those who are between Tokyo The following are some examples of how to get started: Hawaii.

Swiss will unveil redesigned seats for its long-haul fleet this summer, including business, premium economy and economy.

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Swiss’s new ‘Swiss Senses’ economy cabin

Swiss Airlines, based in Zurich, is launching a “Swiss Senses”, a new cabin concept across its long haul fleet. This will include redesigned cabins as well as new seats for first class, premium economy, economy, and business. The back of the aircraft will offer more space for passengers to stretch out. The airline states on its website that the new SWISS Economy has comfortable and functional seating. The optimized design has allowed for a larger seat pitch. The new economy seats have a seat pitch of up 33 inches. This is an inch longer than the coach seats currently on long-haul flights. The new economy seats offer an inch more of width for a total of 19 inches. They also have USB charging ports and Bluetooth audio connectivity. The Swiss Senses will debut on Airbus A350, then be rolled out onto the existing A330 and Boeing 777 aircraft.

Qantas is launching the first-ever nonstop flight route from Sydney to London and New York in 2027—and the airline is upping the comfort quotient across all cabins.

Qantas Airways’ new Airbus A350-1000 economy cabin

Qantas plans to launch its “Project Sunrise”, or long-haul flights, in 2027. The project will feature the first ever nonstop flights between Sydney and London, as well as New York. new Airbus A350-1000 jets. The nonstop routes will save travelers about four hours, but the flight time is estimated to be longer. as long as 22 hours.

As a result of this, the airline has been working to improve the comfort in each of its four cabins. Qantas’ A350-1000 economy class will feature the “most spacious seat pitch” in its fleet at 33 inches. Seats will be 18 inches wide and slightly wider than those on other long-haul aircraft. The new economy cabin also features two USB-C ports for each passenger, a 13.3″ entertainment screen with Bluetooth audio, and an additional seat-back shelf to store personal devices. Economy passengers can also access a “wellness zone” in the front cabin, where they can move about, get refreshments from the self-service pantry and do guided stretching exercises. The first 12 aircraft are scheduled to arrive in mid-2026.