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Qatar Airways announced (23-Nov-2025) plans to expand capacity on the following routes:

  • Doha-Lagos: Increase frequency from 10 to 14 times weekly, effective 15-Dec-2025 to 28-Mar-2026;
  • Doha-Kuala Lumpur: Increase frequency from 14 to 17 times weekly, commencing 17-Dec-2025;
  • Doha-Shanghai Pudong: Increase frequency from seven to 10 times weekly, effective 01-Jan-2026 to 28-Mar-2026;
  • Doha-Singapore: Deploy A380 equipment on select frequencies, commencing 12-Jan-2026. [more - original PR]

Background ✨

Qatar Airways was the sole scheduled operator on the Doha-Shanghai Pudong route and planned to operate the increased frequencies with A350-900 equipment during the specified period1.

Eurowings announced (22-Nov-2025) it introduced new premium business class seating on Berlin-Dubai service. As previously reported by CAPA, the Premium BIZ seat replaces the 2-3 seating arrangement with a 2-2 layout and features an adjustable leg rest, cocktail table, USB port and enhanced service with aperitif, hot meal, amenity kit, pillow and blanket. [more - original PR]

Background ✨

Eurowings planned to introduce the Premium BIZ seat in its A320neo aircraft on the Berlin-Dubai route from 22-Nov-2025, with a 2-2 seating configuration and enhanced amenities. Lufthansa Group also announced that 40 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft would be allocated to Eurowings from 20271. The new seat concept was initially available exclusively on the Berlin-Dubai route before wider rollout on medium haul services2 3.

SWISS commenced (20-Nov-2025) the deployment of its first A350 on Zurich-Boston service, with Montreal to be the aircraft's second long haul destination. The aircraft will continue to be deployed on short haul services over the "next few weeks". As previously reported by CAPA, the aircraft is the first in the SWISS' long haul fleet to feature the new 'SWISS Senses' cabin interior, offering three suites with up to four seats in first class, 45 seats in business class, 38 in premium economy class and 156 in economy class. The carrier expects the delivery of an additional nine A350s by 2031, all equipped with the new 'SWISS Senses' cabin. [more - original PR]

Background ✨

SWISS received its first A350-900 aircraft at Zurich Airport in Oct-2025, initially deploying it on short haul routes, such as Zurich-Palma de Mallorca, before commencing long haul operations. The aircraft was officially named 'Lausanne' and features the new 'SWISS Senses' cabin. SWISS plans to invest around CHF1 billion per annum in new aircraft and expects delivery of nine further A350s by 2031, all with the new cabin1 2 3.

ATR announced (21-Nov-2025) Air Cambodia will be the launch customer for the company's new premium seat, with certification expected in 1Q2027. The seat will feature 'X-Space Table', a plug-and-play solution that converts a standard dual economy seat into a single premium seat "within minutes". Following the delivery of the carrier's ATR 72-600 in May-2025, Air Cambodia will retrofit the 'X-Space Table' in 2027 across its fleet of three ATRs. The business class section will feature four business seats arranged in two rows in a one-by-one layout. The 'X-Space Table' is part of ATR HighLine, the manufacturer's collection of high-end cabin interiors introduced in 2023. Air Cambodia operates ATR aircraft on regional routes including Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville and Ho Chi Minh City. [more - original PR]

Background ✨

Air Cambodia received a new ATR 72-600 aircraft in Phnom Penh on 26-May-2025, after rebranding from Cambodia Angkor Air and expanding its fleet in 2024. The airline planned further route growth to Japan, South Korea and intercontinental destinations, and aimed to launch Phnom Penh-Bangkok Suvarnabhumi service with A320 equipment in 1Q20251 2 3.

Air New Zealand announced (20/23-Nov-2025) it has been notified by E tū and the Flight Attendants' Association of New Zealand, unions representing the carrier's cabin crew, of their intention to take 24 hour industrial action on 08-Dec-2025. [more - original PR] [more - original PR - II]

Background ✨

Air New Zealand previously received notification from two unions representing its cabin crew regarding potential industrial action, stating at that time no formal notice had been received and there was no impact to flights as it worked towards a resolution with union representatives1.

San Diego International Airport introduced (20-Nov-2025) SAN Pass, a programme enabling visitors to enter post security areas without a boarding pass or ticket. The airport said a limited number of passes are available daily and are issued on a first come, first served basis, subject to TSA approval. [more - original PR]

Background ✨

Other US airports, including Philadelphia, San Antonio, Palm Springs and Seattle-Tacoma, previously implemented similar guest pass programmes enabling non-ticketed visitors to access post-security areas, typically with daily limits and advance application requirements1 2 3 4.

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Air Europa signed (18-Nov-2025) an MoU with Airbus for up to 40 A350-900 aircraft. The agreement forms a central part of the carrier's long haul fleet replacement programme and aims to increase Air Europa's profitable growth to key markets in Latin America. Air Europa president Juan Jose Hidalgo stated: "The A350-900 is a game-changer for key destinations in Latin America. It provides an exceptional cabin experience and the operational performance and economics needed to expand the airline's network without compromise, delivering the highest standards in air travel". [more - original PR - Airbus] [more - original PR - Air Europa]

Background ✨

Air Europa has implemented a sustainability programme which included the addition of Boeing 787 and 737 MAX 8 aircraft to reduce fuel consumption and emissions on its medium and long haul services, and by 2024 its fleet comprised 28 787s and two 737 MAX 8s1. The airline reported a net profit of EUR165 million for 2023, with plans to complete repayment of its Official Credit Institute loan by Aug-20242.

Emirates announced (18-Nov-2025) the next phase of its fleet retrofit programme, under which 60 A380s and 51 Boeing 777s will receive the following cabin improvements from Aug-2026:

  • Safran Seats' S Lounge seats to be installed in business class cabins on both aircraft types;
  • RECARO Aircraft Seating "advanced seating technology with a mechanical recline system" to be installed in premium economy cabins on both aircraft types;
  • Safran Seats' Z400 seats to be installed in economy class cabins on both aircraft types;
  • Panasonic Avionics Corporation to install Astrova inflight entertainment platform and integrated Arc 3D 4K Moving Map throughout cabins on both aircraft types;
  • Starlink to install free high-speed inflight WiFi connectivity throughout cabins on both aircraft types.

As previously reported by CAPA, Emirates' fleet retrofit programme commenced in 2021 with 120 aircraft, later expanding to 191 aircraft in May-2024 and to 219 aircraft in late 2024. To date, 76 aircraft have been retrofitted and "the programme maintains a steady cadence, with two freshly refurbished aircraft emerging each month". [more - original PR]

Background ✨

Emirates planned to install Starlink inflight connectivity across its entire operational fleet of 232 aircraft by mid-2027, with the first Boeing 777 deployment scheduled for 23-Nov-2025 and A380 installations starting in Feb-2026, making it the first airline globally to offer Starlink on A380s. The rollout targeted installation on approximately 14 aircraft per month, offering free high-speed WiFi in all cabins1. Safran Seats was selected for both business and economy cabins2.

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