Quantcast

Airbus A350's improved cabin conditions enhance passenger comfort

Airline Stocks Led The Travel Industry's Record 2024 Rally. Here's What's Next.
It’s beginning to look like another record for holiday travel
Qatar Airways cleans up at the World Travel Awards
Qantas engineers walk off job on one of the busiest travel days of the year
South Korea to safeguard competition after Korean Air, Asiana merger
China Southern returns to Adelaide
Global Airline Industry Revenues Forecast To Top $1 Trillion For First Time In 2025
EasyJet to launch six new routes from the UK next year with £24 flights
Here's Why Analysts Say It's a Good Time to Buy Airline Stocks
A No-Frills Airline Is Getting Into the Premium Game
TAKING OFF: Major airline introduces new inflight service rules with less time to order your drinks
2 Delta flight attendants fail breathalyzer test before flight to JFK
EasyJet reveals plans for new flights from regional UK airport next summer
Airlines not switching quickly enough to green jet fuel, study says
Alaska Airlines tech issue briefly grounds planes in Seattle, disrupts bookings on Cyber Monday
US Senate panel criticizes rising airline seat fees, will call execs to testify
Spirit’s Demise Is a Lesson in ‘Airline-o-nomics’
Inside BA’s new first-class suites: £800 an hour for most private seat
Focus: US airline flight crews confident and angry as unions seek richer contracts
Hawaiian Airlines Eliminates Widebody Route Amid Alaska Airlines Merger
US budget airlines are struggling. Will pursuing premium passengers solve their problems?
Delta CEO says the Trump administration will reverse government ‘overreach’ seen under Biden
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy: How will it affect your travel plans?
British Airways yet to identify cause of latest IT meltdown
Delta Airlines Will Start Serving Shake Shack Cheeseburgers Next Month
United Sees Nearly 30% Surge in Travel to European Christmas Markets
Budget airline Israir to launch flights between Israel and NY, ending wartime monopoly by flagship carrier El Al
Asia's airlines blame supply chain woes for disrupted operations
Qantas and Qatar Airways: Planned partnership in the Australian aviation industry under the microscope
Spirit Airlines delays release of Q3 financial results as debt restructuring talks heat up
Airbus A350's improved cabin conditions enhance passenger comfort
Policy
Webp a350
Airbus A350 | Official Website

Passenger aircraft, including the Airbus A350, cruise at altitudes above 30,000 feet where the air is too thin for breathing. To manage this, aircraft are pressurized to a level that balances safety and comfort. Traditionally, widebody aircraft were pressurized to around 8,000 feet equivalent. However, new models like the Airbus A350 can achieve a cabin pressure of about 6,000 feet.

The Airbus A350 is noted for its engineering features despite lacking large windows compared to competitors like the Boeing 787. According to Airbus, it stands out as the quietest in its category with increased cabin space due to near-vertical sidewalls and extensive carbon-fiber fuselage construction.

Older aircraft such as the Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A330 maintain a cabin pressure of around 8,000 feet. While generally acceptable for most passengers, this altitude can contribute to symptoms associated with jet lag and other discomforts due to changes in blood oxygen levels and digestive issues.

Get the Newsletter
Sign-up to receive weekly round up of news from Sky Industry News
By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By providing your phone number you are opting in and consenting to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages, including automated texts, to that number from our short code. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to end. SMS opt-in will not be sold, rented, or shared.

The Airbus A350 offers improvements such as quieter cabins and higher cabin pressure set at approximately 6,000 feet equivalent. This alleviates some passenger discomforts related to flatulence and fatigue while also benefiting from reduced maintenance costs due to advanced materials used in its construction.

Humidity control has also been enhanced on the A350 with relative humidity levels between 20% and 23%, compared to much lower levels on older models. CTT Systems highlights that modern aircraft have made significant strides in reducing noise and vibrations while increasing cabin pressure but emphasizes further work is needed on humidity.

Airbus continues refining the A350 design by introducing production standards that reduce weight through increased use of advanced materials like carbon fiber. These enhancements provide airlines with efficiency gains while offering passengers more space within cabins.

In summary, higher cabin pressures around 6,000 feet along with increased humidity are becoming standard among newer aircraft models like the A350s and Boeing's upcoming 777X series. The use of composite materials facilitates these advancements by being more resistant to fatigue from repeated pressurizations while offering benefits like corrosion resistance from increased humidity.

Organizations Included in this History
More News

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that its Wings of Change Europe (WOCE) event will take place at the Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's Hotel in Brussels.

Oct 23, 2025

Delta Air Lines has announced a new partnership with Crunchyroll, the global anime streaming platform, to bring a curated selection of anime content to its flights.

Oct 23, 2025

Delta Air Lines has been recognized as one of the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women, marking its return to the list since 2019.

Oct 23, 2025

Delta Air Lines marked its 100th anniversary by serving as the official airline of the 60th Head of the Charles Regatta (HOCR) in Boston.

Oct 23, 2025

American Airlines has announced that it will upgrade its Boeing 777-200ER aircraft with new Flagship Suites, the airline's latest business-class product.

Oct 23, 2025

Delta Air Lines will introduce a new in-flight dining partnership with Chef José Andrés, bringing Spanish-inspired cuisine to select cabins starting November 4.

Oct 23, 2025