The Airline Observer

The Airline Observer

Designing a Better Business Class

The same few manufacturers build most of the industry's premium seats. But Air Canada spent considerable effort to customize its offering. It expects customers to notice.

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Brian Sumers
May 22, 2026
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Dear readers,

I often can predict which group wields the most power within an airline by spending a few minutes in the business class cabin. Some carriers spend considerable time and money to customize their offerings, while others go with a simple approach, emphasizing low costs and durability.1

It should not surprise you which style I prefer. While I h…

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