Skift Take
'Wide body' holds the promise of more room. Let's hope the airlines don't screw it up.
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We joined key members of the world's press on a tour of Airbus' brand new A350XWB aircraft, during which were treated to tantalizing hints of what we can expect onboard when the aircraft graces the skies.
Here's the countdown of our top five favorite A350WXB features, ranked by how likely they are to contribute to a pleasant flight soon.
5. Large windows with "auto-mechanical" shades
Larger windows are a nice feature of the new A350XWB, and Airbus is proud to say that they provide one window per seat. The difference between Airbus' "auto-mechanical window shades" and the electronic shades on "the other" manufacturer's modern aircraft is that Air
