# Enhanced Storage Airplane Seats The New Qantas Premium Economy Seats are Comfortable and Organized By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-02-24 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seats References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/qantas-dreamliner-premium-economy/48073/) & [qantasnewsroom.au](http://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantas-reveals-class-leading-premium-economy-seat/) Designed for the airlines premium economy cabin for the 787-9 Dreamliner, these [Qantas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabin-lighting-system) premium economy seats offer an abundance of storage in order to ensure that guests are never searching for space to keep their personal effects or their refuse. Aside from this, the [new airplane seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/departures-seating) are intended to offer a number of luxurious overhauls and technology upgrades in order to make them more entertaining and pleasant. The Qantas premium economy seats are 10% wider than the cushions found in the current premium economy seat designs, while the headrest has been outfitted with a special pillow for better relaxation capabilities. The new [Panasonic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-avionics-astrov) entertainment screens are purported to be 25% larger than before in order to fully immerse passengers in entertainment to make the flight seem less daunting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Enhanced Airplane Seats:** The trend of designing airplane seats with luxurious and functional features for traveler comfort. - **In-flight Entertainment:** The trend of offering immersive in-flight entertainment systems with larger screens and improved technology. - **Airline Cabin Upgrades:** The trend of airlines investing in new cabin designs to increase comfort and convenience for passengers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Airline Industry:** Opportunity for airlines to offer premium experiences that improve the travel experience for passengers. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** Opportunity for consumer electronics manufacturers to partner with airlines to offer innovative in-flight entertainment systems and onboard technology. - **Furniture Industry:** Opportunity for furniture makers to provide designs for comfortable and functional airplane seating, providing a new market and revenue stream. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spacious Airline Seating Selections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighbor-free.md) - [Premium Economy Meal Options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singapore-airlines-economy-meals.md) - [Elevated Aircraft Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-aircraft-interior.md) - [Elevated Airline Seating Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delta-cabin-interiors.md) - [Newly Optimized Airbuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newly-optimized-airbus.md) - [Jet Lag-Alleviating Airline Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabin-lighting-system.md) - [Double Bed Airline Upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japan-airlines-2.md) - [First-Class Airline Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-premire-suites.md) - [Airline Premium Display Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-avionics.md)