Studio class suites: inside the airline and seatmaker front-row, business-plus arms race

It’s the biggest change in aviation since premium economy, and it’s happening faster than anything before.

By John Walton 15 min read
A spacious, red-brown pair of front row business suites with lots of room
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John Walton

Editor in chief of The Up Front, with two decades of experience reporting across the global aviation industry, specialising in business and first class, seats, cabins and the passenger experience.