iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 14/10/2026

Bungled check-in mars Frontier Airlines experience runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/10/bung... A #nosetotail trip report by @photojdl.bsky.social #paxex #avgeek

Frontier Airlines A321 in the foreground; Singapore Airlines jet in the background. Image: Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren

051

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 08/10/2026

Inside Amtrak Airo as trainset enters service on Cascades route runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/10/insi... A #nosetotail trip report by @airlineflyer.net #rail #paxex

Airo trainset pulls into the station with a spectacular livery of hunter green, dark beige and white. Image: Jason Rabinowitz

The author, Jason Rabinowitz, snaps a selfie on the Airo trainset. Image: Jason Rabinowitz

Cafe Car aboard the Airo trainset features a self-service fridge plus an oven and microwave. Image: Jason Rabinowitz

Business Class seats with a middle console aboard Airo. The light headrest is accented by green on the privacy wings. Image: Jason Rabinowitz

1231

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 04/10/2026

United Premium Plus aboard the 787: the pluses and minuses runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/10/unit... A #nosetotail trip report by @fintan.bsky.social #paxex #avgeek

United Premium Plus seats in purple with bedding waiting for each passenger on their seat. Image: Fintan Horan-Stear

A decent, speciality vegetarian meal served onboard. Image: Fintan Horan-Stear

Contents of the United Premium Plus amenity kit are spread out on a tray table. Image: Fintan Horan-Stear

Dirty lavs in economy class. These are the lavs that are available to Premium Plus passengers. Image: Fintan Horan-Stear

181

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 29/09/2026

We might be having too much fun at Alaska Air Group’s Investor & Media Day in Seattle. Seated in Elevate’s Ascent for the 737 MAX 10 with the one and only @wandrme.paxex.aero #paxex #avgeek 😊

Mary and Seth squeeze into the seat together

2161

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 28/09/2026

Blue Sky partnership benefits from uniform #PaxEx at JetBlue, United runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/09/blue... A #nosetotail trip report by @airlineflyer.net #avgeek

IFE screen on JetBlue A220 says "Hi, Jason"

IFE screen on United 737 says "Hi, Jason"

061

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 23/09/2026

American sets the scene for geek out on XLR — and at Cranky Dorkfest runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/09/amer... A #nosetotail trip report by @airlineflyer.net #avgeek #paxex

Cranky Dorkfest attendees board the American Airlines A321XLR in Los Angeles. Image: Jason Rabinowitz

The author, Jason Rabinowitz, in Main Cabin aboard the A321XLR.

A nice snack box meal served in Main Cabin aboard the author's American A321XLR flight from Los Angeles to New York. Image: Jason Rabinowitz

The passenger in Seat 16D invites the author, Jason Rabinowitz a few rows back, to join a Watch Party on the IFE system. Image: Jason Rabinowitz

0123

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 19/09/2026

Expect higher inflight Wi-Fi speeds as ViaSat-3 F2 enters service “Rollout on VS3 F2 is already underway: several airlines are already connected with more onboarding each day,” Viasat says Full story: runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/09/expe... #PaxEx

Rendering of ViaSat-3 F2 satellite in orbit

021

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 08/09/2026

Paris Premier Lounge marks pinnacle of Eurostar experience runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/09/pari... A review by @fintan.bsky.social #rail #paxex #eurostar

Various seating inside the lounge. Light floods in from the massive neoclassical windows.

Neoclassical architecture harkens back to the golden age of rail travel in the lounge.

032

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 24/08/2026

Over five years on, Breeze Airways is still keeping it Nice runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/08/over... A #nosetotail trip report by @airchivesloan.bsky.social #paxex #avgeek

Breeze A220 resplendent in the carrier's blue livery

Device sits on a device holder in Nice economy class seatback

082

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 10/08/2026

Air Canada delivers virtually flawless Wi-Fi experience on E175 A #nosetotail trip report runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/08/air-... #paxex #avgeek

Air Canada E175 parked and ready to board (and fitted with SES's ESA-based inflight connectivity solution)

'Connect to Wi-Fi' sticker with QR code on a decommissioned IFE screen aboard the E175

041

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 03/08/2026

EuroCity Direct’s first class proves worthy competitor to Eurostar A #nosetotail trip report by @fintan.bsky.social runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/08/euro... #rail #paxex

EuroCity Direct train arrives at Brussels Midi station.

First Class on the EuroCity Direct train features different sections, like a table flanked by seat doubles; sofa-style seating and a luggage rack.

Close up of First Class seat, clad in bright red, pleather-like material.

Floor to ceiling imagery of scenery in the lavatory.

073

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 23/07/2026

Cathay Pacific is refreshing and reconfiguring economy class on its Airbus A321neos to offer a lower-density layout that enhances legroom. Debuting this summer, the new interior will be progressively introduced on new A321neos and retrofitted to existing jets. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/07/cath...

Side view of economy class on refit Cathay A321neo

Cabin view of economy class on refit Cathay A321neo

030

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 02/07/2026

Boeing works to bring more sustainable interiors on board... including a Sustainably Sanitized Water Dispenser that would enable passengers to fill up their own water bottles in flight. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/07/boei... #PaxEx

Sustainably Sanitized Water Dispenser is pictured.

070

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 23/06/2026

When Starlink on an airBaltic A220 is the highlight of Air Serbia A320 PaxEx runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/06/when... A #nosetotail trip report by @airlineflyer.net #paxex #avgeek

Clocking over 200 Mbps via Starlink on a nearby airBaltic A220

Making a jury-rigged device holder on the seatback

A meal with large portions as served on Air Serbia A320

Rows of Recaro seats on the Air Serbia A220

1100

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 14/06/2026

With modularity at the heart of its approach to aircraft seat design, Unum Aircraft Seating has carried over key elements of its Unum One outward-facing herringbone to its new Unum Two forward-facing offset staggered lie-flat. We explored at AIX 2026. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/06/insi... #PaxEx

The author, Mary Kirby, is in the lie-flat position in Unum Two

Unum Two on display at Unum's booth at AIX 2026, in grey, maroon and beige tones.

062

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 06/06/2026

Wouldn’t hesitate to book Air Serbia A330 business class again runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/06/air-... A #nosetotail trip report by @airlineflyer.net #paxex #avgeek

Air Serbia A330 parked and ready to board

Center pair business class seats are side-by-side, with the divider down.

Beef and veggies, it's what's for dinner. And it tasted delicious.

The IFE is a legacy Panasonic system but the content was pretty solid.

0100

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 01/06/2026

PHOTOS: Thompson Aero Seating showcases VantageXL for Discover Airlines at the Red Cabin Summit runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/06/pres... #PaxEx #PressRelease

Thompson VantageXL for Discover Airlines, in blue tones, as seen at the Red Cabin Summit.

Side view of Thompson VantageXL for Discover Airlines, in blue tones and grey thermoplastics, as seen at the Red Cabin Summit.

Photo taken from just behind the Thompson VantageXL for Discover Airlines, as seen at the Red Cabin Summit.

Rendering of the new Discover Airlines business class cabin an A330.

022

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 15/05/2026

Amtrak’s plan for replacing the Superliner fleet is quite simply transformative. Detailed in a new RFP, the strategy doubles down on premium and accessible travel options, making the Superliner experience world-class. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/05/amtr... @airlineflyer.net explores #rail #paxex

Roomette, the two-person private cabin, is pictured with plush blue seats.

The new Premium Coach product is configured 2-1 with recliners.

The new lounge space is beautiful, and accommodates socializing whilst remaining accessible.

2223

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 06/05/2026

Saxon Air’s electric-powered Pipistrel Velis Electro flight thrills runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/05/saxo... A #nosetotail trip report by RGN contributor Paul Eden #paxex #avgeek #greenwing

The Velis Electro is a two-seater, and here the author prepares to fly

The Velis Electro being charged in what looks like a car port with a photovoltaic array for a roof.

In the air on a gloriously sunny day in the UK

A great shot of the green fields and towns believe, as the Velis Electro flies overhead

040

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 04/05/2026

Finnair A330 fixed-recline business seat not for everyone runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/05/finn... A #nosetotail trip report by @airlineflyer.net #paxex #avgeek

Collins AirLounge fixed-back business class seat on the Finnair A330

Watching the IFE from the AirLounge seat

A delectable lamb meal served in business

The author, Jason Rabinowitz, takes a selfie in the seat. While some passengers love this sort of configuration, it just didn't suit Jason's needs for a daytime flight.

191

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 02/05/2026

Spirit Airlines has started winding down all operations. It has canceled all Spirit flights and says guests should not go to the airport. Frontier, AA and United are offering rescue fares. Explore refund options: www.spiritrestructuring.com/guests #PaxEx

0103

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 29/04/2026

Flying Finnair on its refreshed E190: spotless cabin, few amenities runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/04/flyi... A #nosetotail trip report by @airlineflyer.net #paxex #avgeek

Passengers are in their seats on the Finnair E190 as boarding is completed. Their bags are seen in the overhead bins.

The author enjoys nice legroom in his fixed-recline economy class seat.

Finnair E190 wingtip as seen through the cabin window

0112

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 28/04/2026

Diehl Aviation’s Space³ lavatory concept is slated to enter revenue service with an undisclosed airline before the end of the year, introducing important new #a11y features for PRMs. The firm is also developing a version of Space³ for narrowbodies. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/04/dieh... #PaxEx

Two lateral lavs combine to create one large footprint, accessible lavatory on board a widebody aircraft. Diehl Aviation has made some key improvements to this Space³ design, including a much wider entrance, an easier ramp, and a grab bar that lets you push up (if you have upper body strength).

032

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 27/04/2026

Ensuring that the future is inclusive of Disabled people is not a separate ambition to sustainability. Following the #PaxEx Conference & #AIX26 in Hamburg, @rocketgirlcoaching.bsky.social shares why accessibility and sustainability are interconnected. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/04/why-... #a11y

Aircraft flying over green trees. This view shows the belly of the aircraft as the person is looking up.

Elderly passenger in wheelchair at the airport.

043

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 25/04/2026

Hello from an Air Canada A321XLR Aurora suite as Collins Aerospace demos service flow with IFE screen runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/04/hell... #PaxEx

Air Canada Signature Class suite for the A321XLR, as showcased by Collins Aerospace at AIX 2026. The seat is based on Collins' Aurora platform.

Collins Aerospace vice president, global airlines and lessors Cynthia Muklevicz demos service delivery in the suite.

072

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 21/04/2026

Airbus has brokered a special arrangement to help facilitate Delta’s inflight connectivity vision for bringing Hughes Fusion to 20 on-order A350-1000s — and has separately entered talks on accommodating Amazon Leo installs. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/04/how-... #aix26 #paxex

HBCplus flex terminal is pictured; it is based on the Ka2517 VICTS antenna

001

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 20/04/2026

When RECARO began demonstrating an 'AI-powered seat control by voice' feature at #AIX26, accessibility didn’t seem to be the seatmaker's main pitch to the media. But it quickly became apparent to @airlineflyer.net and others that this was the correct play runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/04/vide... #PaxEx

The words "AI Seat Control" are shown on an IFE screen in the RECARO R7 lie-flat seat.

032

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 17/04/2026

Boeing and Airbus jointly develop tactile placard standard for aircraft to aid blind and low vision passengers runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/04/boei... #aix26 #paxex #a11y

Blind passenger deplanes aircraft via stairs with the aid of an assistant

0102

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 14/04/2026

Airbus reveals it will offer “HBCplus modular” as part of its linefit supplier-furnished IFC program; it supports multi-orbit (LEO + MEO), multi-network ESA-based IFC. Amazon will be the launch operator. #aix26 #paxex #avgeek

050

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 14/04/2026

Panasonic Avionics expects to be the first IFC provider in the world to offer a global multi-LEO network when it launches service with China’s Spacesail, with EIS expected in 2027. #aix26 #paxex

Panasonic infographic on its IFC aspirations to

010

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 09/04/2026

Jiatai looks to secure linefit offerability for premium economy seats runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/04/jiat... #PaxEx

Rendering of Jiatai business class recliners; the company's premium economy seats are modeled after this design. Image: Jiatai

020

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 05/04/2026

After impressive Elevated reveal, United surprises with basic tier runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/04/afte... @airlineflyer.net explores #paxex #avgeek

United's new Elevated 787-9 was the centerpiece of the carrier's showcase in its Los Angeles hangar

Overhead view of United Polaris, reverse herringbone style, center pair with a regular divider that either passenger can control.

Polaris Studio is in the front row; in the foreground is a center pair, herringbone style, in lie-flat mode with bedding and soft product amenities on display.

Close up of large IFE screen in United Premium Plus.

171

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 31/03/2026

American’s BBQ partnership with Pecan Lodge hits the spot runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/03/amer... A #nosetotail trip report by @airlineflyer.net about his quest to try AA's new BBQ platter. #paxex #avgeek 🙂

brisket sandwich in first class on American flight from Dallas to NY

The brisket sandwich is open, showing a substantial amount of meat, which was very tasty.

081

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 26/03/2026

United Airlines transforms devil’s chariot into premium CRJ-450 runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/03/unit... By @airlineflyer.net for RGN #paxex #avgeek

First class luggage locker and seats on the CRJ-450

Extra-legroom Economy Plus seats on the CRJ-450 are navy with white and lighter blue stripes

United modified the overhead bin to be able to take full-size bags, pictured here.

1151

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 24/03/2026

Brussels Airlines BRU-JFK: distinctly Belgian and rather decadent runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/03/dist... A #nosetotail trip report aboard one of the carrier's Thompson Vantage-fitted A330-300s by @fintan.bsky.social #paxex #avgeek

Inside the Brussels Airlines business class cabin with Thompson Vantage seats

A window business seat with a bright blue seat cover and grey headrest

Extensive menu on board, including an impressive wine and beer list

The Brussels Airlines safety video on the IFE screen: it strikes the right balance between delivering a safety messaging and being fun.

192

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 19/03/2026

A 30-seat commuter first produced in the early ’90s, the 328 turboprop was the wrong plane at the wrong time for the market; only 107 were produced. @photojdl.bsky.social got the chance to fly the only 328 in scheduled pax service runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/03/what... #nosetotail #paxex #avgeek

CMA's Dornier 328 turboprop parked and ready to board in Calgary

Inside the 1-2 configured cabin of the 328 turboprop

Peeking through a window into the cockpit to see the pilots and cpmtrp;s/

Spectacular snow-capped mountains seen through the cabin window on the Calgary-Prince George run

4246

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 16/03/2026

Anguilla Air Services provides rare chance to fly Trislander runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/03/angu... A #nosetotail trip report by @photojdl.bsky.social #paxex #avgeek

A view of the runway from a seat just behind the cockpit

The author, Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, snaps a photo from inside the aircraft

0264

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 09/03/2026

Small yet mighty: Brussels Airport’s The View impresses runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/03/smal... A #nosetotail trip report by @fintan.bsky.social #paxex #avgeek

053

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 02/03/2026

Fast, fun, frequent: flying around the Caribbean is addictive runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/03/fast... A #nosetotail trip report by @airlineflyer.net #paxex #avgeek

St Barth Commuter fan and inflight magazine

Close up of pilot inside the St Barth Cessna Grand Caravan

Cessna Grand Caravan parked and ready to board

2184

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 27/02/2026

Vieques Air Link delivers short, sweet island hop from Isla Grande runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/vieq... A #nosetotail trip report by @photojdl.bsky.social #paxex #avgeek

A VAL-operated Britten-Norman Islander in orange and white livery.

Looking out the window of the VAL Britten-Norman Islander at a city below.

Inside the VAL Britten-Norman Islander, with bench-style seating and a single pilot.

2182

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 25/02/2026

Fairmont Vancouver Airport hotel proves perfect #AvGeek getaway runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/fair... A hotel review by @photojdl.bsky.social #paxex #nosetotail

The front of the Fairmont Vancouver Airport.

Plane-spotting from a bedroom overlooking the ramp.

A large bedroom with a large bed, seats and side tables.

0111

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 23/02/2026

JSX launched ATR 42 service linking Scottsdale with Santa Monica earlier this year, and is now flying two -600 turboprops in its fleet. Will JSX's turboprop gamble pay off? runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/why-... #paxex #avgeek A #nosetotail trip report by @photojdl.bsky.social #paxex #avgeek

JSX ATR 42 turboprop parked and ready to board

Single seats with side tables beside them (featuring cup holders and plenty of space to lay various sundries.)

Inside the JSX ATR cabin with roughly 20 passengers

2142

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 16/02/2026

What is British Airways’ value proposition on short-haul flights? That’s the question @airlineflyer.net found himself asking after flying BA from London Heathrow to Malaga, and on a return from Gibraltar. His full #nosetotail trip report: runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/pond... #paxex #avgeek

A320 parked and ready to board in Gibraltar

A curtain hangs between the passenger's legs.

A bus to bring passengers a very short distance (two gates down).

281

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 06/02/2026

Sometimes a flight crosses so many “firsts” off the list that booking it becomes mandatory. That was the case for @airlineflyer.net on a recent trip with Iberia from Malaga to Melilla on the North African coast. Full trip report: runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/few-... #nosetotail #avgeek #paxex

The author holds up the BOB menu as a flight attendant begins the food and beverage service

0191

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 31/01/2026

Why American Flight AA142 might be my absolute favorite runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/why-... A #nosetotail trip report by @airlineflyer.net #paxex #avgeek

American 777-200 parked and ready to board

Delectable chicken meatball dish for the main meal

Hearty salad and bowl of fruit for the second meal

1163

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 28/01/2026

Air India has revealed its first custom-built 787-9, featuring a sophisticated new design developed by its partner JPA Design in collaboration with TrendWorks. It comes as Air India makes #PaxEx "the central focal point," as explained by CX VP Anjali Birla. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/new-...

Focus on large IFE in business class suite

Wide cabin shot of business class on the Air India 787-9

0121

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 20/01/2026

Swiss leisure airline Edelweiss is gearing up to completely transform #PaxEx on board its A350-900s with the adoption of swish new interiors, including more and better premium seating (VantageXL+ up front), 4K IFE screens and a pleasing color palette. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/edel... #avgeek

Business class window seat based on VantageXL+

Overhead view of front-row, biz-plus center pair.

PE seats, akin to what's found on Lufthansa Group carriers.

0143

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 11/01/2026

IndiGo has welcomed India’s first A321XLR to its fleet, and plans to press it into service on Jan 23 from Mumbai to Athens. The first of 40 A321XLRs destined for IndiGo, the dual-class jet (VT-NLA) is fitted with Recaro R5 recliners and R2 slimlines. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/indi... #PaxEx

IndiGoStretch cabin featuring 2-2 configured Recaro R5 recliners with winged privacy. The seats are blue and the carpet is blue. Image: IndiGo

Overhead view of a seat triple in economy with a particular focus on the neck support.

IndiGo employees celebrate the arrival of the A321XLR. Image: IndiGo

Seatback of an economy class seat with a device holder, a cup holder, a USB-C power port and a coat hanger (on the side). Image: IndiGo

0104

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 09/01/2026

Service oddities mar otherwise solid American Airlines JFK-HND flight A #nosetotail trip report by @airlineflyer.net aboard the carrier's regular 787-9 with doorless mini-suites runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/serv... #aviation #paxex #avgeek

IFE screen and IFE remote are in view as the author sits in the business class mini-suite aboard AA's 787-9

Overhead view of a business class window seat on the AA 787-9

A delectable looking bento box is displayed on the tray table

Snacks are offered atop a monument in business class

071

Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · 07/01/2026

Qatar Airways has become the first carrier to bring Starlink to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, revealing today that three 787-8s are now flying with the service. Boeing's new Aerodynamic Shroud supports the phased array ESA atop the composite fuselage. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/qata... #PaxEx

Scaled model of Boeing Aerodynamic Shroud, which is used to install ESAs, including Starlink phased array kit, on the 787

073