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aviation1 month ago•42 min saved

JetBlue unveils BlueFirst domestic first-class seats with 13.3-inch screens

JetBlue has revealed its BlueFirst domestic first-class cabin, built by Collins Aerospace and customized with 13.3-inch seatback screens, Bluetooth compatibility, and Tuft & Needle foam. The seats will sit on planes without Mint, offering up to seven inches of extra legroom and a lounge-ready feel with bentobox meals on flights 899 miles and longer. BlueFirst tickets include two free checked bags, Group 1 boarding and no-change/cancellation options for standard/flex fares, and a separate basic version with restrictions. Lounge access isn’t automatic; BlueHouse access is limited to premium cards or Mosaic status. The rollout begins later this year, with most aircraft equipped by 2027 and retrofits complete by 2028.

via The Points Guy|

#aviation #bluefirst #first-class

sports2 months ago•31 min saved

Banana Ball at Boise State Triggers Seat Swaps and Heat Safety Fixes

Banana Ball at Boise State Friday caused seating mix-ups—fans bought seats that didn’t exist and were reassigned or moved to standing areas—and left seven people hospitalized for heat-related issues. Complaints about water stations and extreme heat circulated as ESPN cited 170-degree field temps while Boise State noted 101 degrees at the airport. In response, Boise State and Banana Ball announced Saturday changes: more cooling/water stations, hydration reminders, an earlier start time, and refunds plus merchandise gift cards for affected fans, with some receiving priority for next year’s tickets.

via BoiseDev|

#banana-ball #boise-state #heat

automotive2 months ago•13 min saved

Jeep's Rear-Seat Dilemma Across Generations

Automotive writer David Tracy argues that Jeeps have consistently underdelivered on rear-seat space since WWII, with wheel-well humps and a narrow floor limiting to four passengers; he traces the evolution from the MB to the CJ-2A and beyond, contrasts with rivals like the Toyota Land Cruiser that offered more seating, notes rare exceptions such as Reagan-era CJ-6 jump seats, and explains safety and roll-bar constraints that kept the cramped layout, making group off-road adventures difficult despite Jeep’s off-road prowess.

via The Autopian|

#automotive #cj-2a #jeep

transportation3 months ago•5 min saved

Penn Station overhaul foregrounds public seating as infrastructure

Amtrak’s Penn Station reconstruction includes long wood benches and broad public seating to improve pedestrian flow for the roughly 600,000 daily riders, with some seating reserved for ticketed passengers; the design nods to the station’s Beaux-Arts roots, but funding and governance—especially Amtrak/MTA partnership—remain unsettled.

via Gothamist|

#amtrak #penn-station #public-seating

sports-business6 months ago•5 min saved

FIFA’s New Front-Category Tickets Sparks World Cup Seating Controversy

FIFA introduced new Front Category 1 and Front Category 2 ticket tiers for the 2026 World Cup after selling Category 1 as the top tier with vague maps, only to allocate seats later and then offer higher-priced front-row seats in the same sections, prompting accusations that original maps misled buyers. FIFA says maps were indicative, not exact seat layouts, and hasn’t disclosed how many Front seats will be sold or how many tickets remain. The move, along with hospitality packages and opaque seat allocations, has fueled fan frustration and questions about transparency.

via The New York Times|

#fan-outrage #fifa #seating

business1 year ago•2 min saved

Starbucks' Leadership and Strategy: Regrets, Reforms, and Reclaiming the Third Place

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol admits that pulling back on in-store seating was a mistake and is now prioritizing creating community spaces, along with product innovation and faster service, as part of the company's turnaround plan to boost foot traffic and sales.

via Axios|

#business #ceo #community

travel2 years ago•2 min saved

"Travelers' Shocking Experience with Alleged 'Best Seats' on Plane"

Real Madrid star Sergio Carrallo and his wife Caroline Stanbury were embarrassed after realizing their "best" seats on a plane were actually uncomfortable and faced the cabin, preventing them from reclining. The TikTok clip of their mile-high mishap went viral, sparking reactions from social media users. Aft-facing airline seats, though not uncommon, prioritize space maximization over privacy and are considered safer in crashes, but can lead to awkward and claustrophobic situations for passengers.

via Yahoo Life|

#airline #celebrity #seating

travel2 years ago•2 min saved

Celebrity Couple's Uncomfortable Surprise: Booking the 'Best Seats' on a Plane

Real Madrid star Sergio Carrallo and his wife Caroline Stanbury thought they had the best seats on a plane, only to realize they were facing the cabin and unable to recline, leading to an uncomfortable and awkward situation. The TikTok clip of their mile-high mishap went viral, sparking reactions from social media users. While aft-facing airline seats are not uncommon in business class, they can be claustrophobic and awkward, despite being considered safer in the event of a crash.

via New York Post |

#airline #celebrity #seating

business3 years ago•2 min saved

AMC Theatres Abandons Variable Seat Pricing, Offers Equal Seating for All

AMC Theater Chain is abandoning its initiative called Sightline, which charged different prices for movie seats depending on their location. The company will end the experiment in August but plans to introduce a new trial involving lounge-style seating in the front rows. AMC's focus on seat pricing comes as attendance has not fully recovered from the pandemic, and the company aims to generate revenue growth through premium-priced tickets and enhanced seating options. Competitors did not follow AMC in re-pricing seats, making the initiative less competitive in test markets.

via The New York Times|

#amc-theater-chain #business #movie-theaters

entertainment3 years ago•1 min saved

Katy Perry's Seat Search at King Charles' Coronation Goes Viral

Pop star Katy Perry's struggle to find her seat at King Charles III's coronation has gone viral. The singer was amongst the many guests in attendance during the event, and CNN's Scott McLean reported on the funny moment when Perry had trouble finding her seat.

via CNN|

#coronation #entertainment #katy-perry

royalty3 years ago•2 min saved

Prince Harry to Sit 10 Rows Back from Royals at King Charles's Coronation.

Prince Harry will attend his father King Charles III's coronation but will be seated 10 rows back from his brother Prince William and the rest of the working royals, leading to speculation about a chilly reception. Princess Diana's former butler Paul Burrell believes there is no chance of reconciliation anytime soon and that Harry will leave shortly after the ceremony. Harry's assigned seating previously stirred up controversy after Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, but it may be that he was specifically assigned a further-back row so as not to draw attention from the other royals.

via Robb Report|

#coronation #prince-harry #reconciliation

design3 years ago•7 min saved

Milan Design Week 2023: A Guide to the Latest Trends and Talks.

Milan Design Week showcases new seating designs including a lounge chair called Tortello, a reissued 44-year-old seat by Jorge Zalszupin, and an experimental side chair built to decay. Other designs include a seating system that recalls stuffed pasta, a tribute to the Beetle chair, a home furnishings collection by Luca Nichetto, and a biodegradable Peel chair by Prowl. The designs showcase innovation and sustainability in the furniture industry.

via The New York Times|

#design #furniture #innovation