Malaysia Airlines: New Business Class Seats and Lounge Improvements Coming

Jun 01 2015

Malaysia Airlines has deep financial problems and is going through a restructuring. They’re largely focusing on regional routes rather than ultra long haul travel. And they’re offloading some aircraft and laying off thousands of staff to lower costs.

But they’re also going to introduce a new fully flat business class seat for their A330s and Boeing 777s. They’re also going to revamp their lounge strategy — closing some lounges, generating revenue through contracts with partners for access for others, and closing lounges as well.

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Rumor: American Opening First Class Flagship Lounge in Dallas

May 30 2015

“Full [Flagship Lounge] rumored to be returning to DFW D [terminal]. With temp[orary Flagship Lounge] (very limited in scope) to open imminently (in that closed smoking room, if I understand correctly.)

I think for sure we’ll be seeing more improvements and upgrades in lounges and lounge food in particular in coming months. I sense a big focus in this area developing…”

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