Hampton Water has become more than a drink. It’s a mindset. Co-founded by Jesse Bongiovi, the rosé brand feels right at home in airports, airline lounges, and cruise ships, where travelers look for comfort and connection. Whether enjoyed before takeoff at LaGuardia or on a Lufthansa flight across the Atlantic, Hampton Water captures the sense of […]
Last week, Air Astana announced a new kids’ amenity program called Travel Tales, designed to inspire their imaginations and make flying fun. Created in partnership with Buzz, it features three playful characters who take children on adventures around the world. The program launched in September 2025 on international flights over three hours. Bringing Stories to the […]
At the 2025 APEX IFSA Global Expo, Mainline Aviation Catering, long known for its premium catering services and airline partnerships, offered a glimpse into its recipe for success. The company’s booth featured a private tasting experience hosted by CEO Bradley Saxe and the company’s culinary leadership team, including VP Culinary Marshall Rogers and award-winning chefs Caleb […]
Published: 9 October 2025 [Onboard Hospitality]: Air Astana has collaborated with established and emerging local artists to create a unique collection of Economy class amenity kits that pay tribute to Kazakhstan’s cultural heritage. Created in partnership with Watermark, the six kits showcase original artworks inspired by Kazakhstan’s natural landscapes and cultural traditions. They also reference […]
Published: 9 October 2025 [PAX International]: Since mid-September, Air China has joined the client portfolio of GIC International Catering (GIC). GIC is now exclusively responsible for the catering on the direct connection from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chengdu operated by Air China. The long-haul flights connect Germany with the capital of Sichuan Province. Passengers can look forward to carefully prepared […]
Published: 9 October 2025 [Aviation Business News]: Luxair has become the latest carrier to have a celebrity chef create a menu for its in flight service. Michelin-starred Chef Benoît Potdevin, runs the acclaimed restaurant Le K at Domaine de la Klauss in France and has developed a range of dishes for the carrier that will […]
At the 2025 IFSA Global EXPO 2025, a panel tackled how airlines can better manage cabin waste in the near term. Titled The Green Shift: Advancing Environmental Stewardship Onboard, the session highlighted the need to link strong operations with a deep commitment to sustainability. Moderated by Diana Cawley, CEO of the Aviation Sustainability Forum (ASF), […]
Published: 6 October 2025 [Onboard Hospitality]: JetBlue has partnered with Archer Roose Wines with the launch of a signature cocktail dubbed the Skyhigh Spritz. The new sparkling drink, crafted with Archer Roose Wines’ Bubbly and a splash of cranberry juice, is designed to be mixed by passengers from their seats. Passengers can now order the Skyhigh Spritz on […]
Published: 6 October 2025 [PAX International]: Air Canada is making beer, wine and exclusive Canadian-made snacks available for all passengers on all flights, including routes to Mexico and the Caribbean. The updated offering for Economy travelers launched on September 1. “As part of our commitment to elevating the onboard experience, we’re delighted to introduce even more […]
Published: 6 October 2025 [Travel Weekly]: On this episode we’re going to tuck in to a portion of the flying experience that you might be surprised to hear about: food. The aviation catering business is enormous, as our airlines editor Robert Silk determined when he walked the floor of a show devoted only to inflight […]