Singapore Airlines last week introduced a new suite for its A380s. But will enough customers buy it? Brian Sumers / SkiftSkift Take: Singapore Airlines has created one of the world's most luxurious airline products. But is that enough to make the six-seat cabin profitable? Perhaps on a few routes. But we're skeptical about others. — Brian SumersThe Skift Airline Innovation Report is our weekly newsletter focused on the business of airline innovation.

Morning yoga sessions at the Four Seasons Baltimore. Four SeasonsSkift Take: For years, Baltimore has been portrayed on television and other media outlets as a city that's down on its luck. But a close look at what's happening in terms of investment in the city's luxury space reveals another side of the story. — Laura PowellCan a luxury hotel – or two, or three – change a city’s image? While only 38 miles from Washington, D.C., Baltimore is a world away.

Singapore Airlines, a Panasonic customer, is one of many carriers investing in better screens. Singapore Air soon will overhaul the TVs on its A380s. Singapore AirlinesSkift Take: Airline in-flight entertainment systems never age well. They're expensive, and they're often heavy, so airlines burn more fuel having them on board. Why do they persist? Passengers — even those who bring their own devices — tend to like them.

A British Airways Boeing 737s are pictured. CEO Alex Cruz sees the airline returning to its glory days. British AirwaysSkift Take: Alex Cruz is walking a fine line. On the one hand he wants British Airways to become a more cost-effective operation, but on the other he still wants to retain its reputation as a premium carrier. — Patrick WhyteBritish Airways pledged to spend $5.9 million (£4.

Royal Caribbean International's Majesty of the Seas delivered supplies to St. Maarten and St. Thomas after Hurricane Irma. The cruise operator still met its expectations for the third quarter, despite significant costs from the storm. Royal Caribbean InternationalSkift Take: After the costliest hurricane season in its history, Royal Caribbean Cruises still saw profits increase and exceeded its own expectations for the quarter.

U.S. travelers took more than 80 million trips abroad in 2016. Pictured are travelers outside of Buckingham Palace in London. Dave Collier / FlickrSkift Take: Many travel brands were sweetening their deals for U.S. travelers last year to encourage them to take advantage of their dollars going further. The deals have remained pretty sweet this year, too, as countries like Canada and the UK are already reporting record U.S. visits. — Dan PeltierU.S.

Business class configurations that enable direct-aisle access are a must. Pictured is business class on a Cathay Pacific flight on September 21, 2017. Cathay PacificSkift Take: As airlines double down on investment in business class, there are some experiential table stakes for customers paying the money to sit up front. — Colin NagyI wrote recently about the role of first class in the world.

Air France's new airline, Joon, will feature a menu with lots of organic food. But economy class travelers will need to pay for it. Air FranceSkift Take: Welcome to the very first Skift Airline Innovation Report. Be sure to subscribe so you can receive it every week in your inbox. We'll stay atop current industry trends, and have fun doing it. — Brian Sumers The Skift Airline Innovation Report is our weekly newsletter focused on the business of airline innovation.

Singapore Airlines has unveiled a new suite for its 19 Airbus A380s. It will be on all superjumbos by 2020. Singapore AirlinesSkift Take: We expect Singapore's new first-class suites will be considered among the world's best products. But the airline still faces intense competition from Gulf and Asian airlines. It's not clear how much this cabin update will help on that front.

CEO Jean-Marc Janaillac has helped stabilize Air France-KLM in slightly more than a year leading the company. Air FranceSkift Take: Is there a tougher job in the airline industry than making Air France more nimble? It's an airline that prides itself on its systems and procedures. But to compete forcefully in the 21st century, an airline must take chances. Air France needs to be more, in that regard, like its Dutch sibling, KLM.