This is Window Shopping, a weekly briefing from Window Seat. Every issue covers essential news in luxury travel, spotlights one exceptional hotel, and shares personal updates or recent product discoveries.
Delta One is leveling up its premium cabin, and I got a sneak peek at what’s coming at an event in New York this week. There is a lot to cover, but the big headline is a massive shift toward thoughtful, hospitality-first touches. Here are a few highlights that stood out:
A completely revamped food & drink menu: We’re talking Wagyu burgers, Champagne sorbet floats, and a fresh wine list curated by a Master Sommelier. I tried ALL of it and can confidently confirm: extremely good.
Upgraded brand partnerships: Blanton’s bourbon is joining the bar, Bombas socks are making a comeback, and the new Missoni amenity kits now come in a chic new shape and pattern with wrist strips!
“Sip and Settle”: A new pre-departure service designed to help you relax the second you find your seat.
I also got to step inside the next-generation Delta One suite coming to their new A350-1000s and was pretty wowed: massive 24-inch 4K screens (some of the biggest you’ll see on a U.S. carrier), lie-flat beds that stretch almost seven feet, full privacy doors, and smart little details like dedicated hooks for your glasses and handbag. You’ll see the service & food upgrades start rolling out this fall on international flights departing LAX before expanding globally in early 2027.
On the subject of upgrades: Singapore Airlines is rolling out some new perks this November. For the first time ever, Business Class passengers will receive complimentary PJs (a relaxed poly-cotton blend) plus luxury Byredo amenity kits. …And that’s my cue to book another Singapore flight.
I have to confess, I might have a liiiiitle bit of a problem when it comes to pouches. I can’t get enough of them. But I also hate having things rolling around in a giant tote, so at this point I’ve amassed quite a collection of little zippered bags to bring with me when I travel.
Since travel pouches are also one of the things I get asked about most often, I’ve rounded up an edit that includes everything from favorites that come on every trip to the ones currently tempting me from my cart. You can shop the full edit here.
The Inn at Langley — Langley, Washington
You’ll find this quaint, quintessentially PNW retreat right on the waterfront of Whidbey Island, which is about an hour north of Seattle plus a short ferry ride. Despite only having 28 rooms, there’s plenty to enjoy, from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Saratoga Passage to private balconies, fireplaces, and soaking tubs. There’s also a restaurant showcasing seasonal, regionally-sourced ingredients, and of course the charming seaside village of Langley just steps away for you to explore. All in all, it makes a very compelling case for escaping the city.
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Window Seat covers the business, culture, and experience of traveling well, written by Tori Simokov, a writer and designer based in New York. For partnership opportunities: tori@v1projects.com. You can also connect with her on Instagram, TikTok, or ShopMy.
I need to see what that Wagyu burger is about
i love that the inn at langely is on your list! i'm from seattle and whidbey is such a great weekend trip!