The Aria Suite has replaced Cathay’s first class on the 777.
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LATAM To Introduce New 787 Business Class Mini-Suites On US Routes
LATAM Airlines will soon have new business class seats on its Boeing 787 Dreamliners and has sought approval from the US Department of Transportation due to rules related to accessibility. Because of the design of the new business class seats on its planes, LATAM needs a waiver from US authorities before it can deploy these aircraft on routes to the country.Thumbnail Image: Vytautas Kielaitis | Shutterstock
FAA Grants American Airlines Exemption To Install Up To 70 Mini Suites On Boeing 777-300ERs
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted American Airlines the permission to install up to 70 mini-suites on its Boeing 777-300ERs as the airline aims to refresh its aircraft with more premium seats.In its initial application in January, filed under docket FAA-2024-0257, American Airlines stated that it intended to have the mini-suites under a Supplemental Type Certificate.