Dubai, UAE, 4 June 2026: In celebration of World Environment Day on 5 June, Emirates is highlighting the significant impact of its closed-loop recycling programme, first launched in June 2023. Over the past year, the airline has repurposed more than 88,000 kilograms of plastic from Economy Class inflight meal service items, transforming them into new products for […]
Jun 01, 2026: Korean Air is expanding its First Class pre-order meal service to long-haul flights departing from overseas destinations, further enhancing its premium inflight dining experience. The expanded service applies to flights departing from nine cities: Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Washington D.C., Paris, London and Frankfurt. Passengers may place orders from June […]
Enhanced Meal Planning, Ordering Efficiency, Comprehensive Analytics, and Global Caterer Integration Strengthen Long-Term Partnership London, United Kingdom / Herndon, VA, USA – May 26, 2026. British Airways, the United Kingdom’s flagship carrier and one of the world’s most recognized global airlines, has expanded its long-standing partnership with Paxia, Inc. (“Paxia”), a leading provider of integrated, […]
On June 7, 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations led the promotion of World Food Safety Day. This year’s campaign was focused on the theme, “From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere.” To mark the occasion, International Flight Services Association (IFSA) Government Affairs […]
As the Co-founder of New Era Partners, a division of iFoodDS, Andrew Kennedy helps companies integrate compliance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act, FSMA 204 (also known as the Food Traceability Rule) into their operations. In 2024, he hosted a series of three webinars for IFSA members on the incoming regulation, […]
American Airlines has announced that it will introduce limited-edition US Soccer-themed amenity kits this summer as the carrier prepares for the growing excitement surrounding the 2026 World Cup in North America. The new kits will debut in June across premium cabins and are designed to connect the inflight experience with the energy surrounding one of the world’s […]
Etihad Airways has introduced a new collectable business class amenity kit line alongside an onboard skincare partnership with LANEIGE as it continues expanding its premium passenger experience strategy. Dubbed the ‘Destination Collection,’ the new amenity kits feature destination-inspired designs tied to cities across the Etihad network while introducing hydration-focused skincare products. Turning the Amenity Kit Into a […]
As part of its centenary celebrations in October 2025, Lufthansa announced the impending launch of its Future Onboard eXperience (FOX) initiative, which involves a complete overhaul of its onboard services across all cabin classes on long-haul flights to create more personalized, more comfortable and more “signature” journeys for passengers. Lufthansa Airlines CEO Jens Ritter outlined […]
At Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026, Buzz Products announced a series of airline launches that showed how soft products are becoming a bigger part of the passenger experience. Across premium cabins, family travel, and product innovation, the company unveiled new partnerships with airlines and design brands spanning Asia, North America, and Europe. The announcements highlighted how […]
During the 2026 edition of the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services EXPO (WTCE) in Hamburg last week, International Flight Services Association (IFSA) Government Affairs Manager Marian Brestovansky moderated a panel discussion titled, “Sustainability as an Operating Requirement –Rethinking International Catering Waste (ICW).” To coincide with Earth Day, IFSA is sharing a recap of the […]