The U.S. trade policy agenda, including imposition of tariffs, continues to be a very fluid situation. Starting March 4, the U.S. has imposed a 25% tariff on most imported goods from Canada and Mexico and increased the measure on Chinese imports from 10% to 20%. As noted in a statement from the White House on […]
Younger Travelers, Personalization, and Sustainability Drive the Future of Air Travel KLM Chief Experience Officer and EVP Business Development Barry ter Voert addressed airline and catering industry leaders last Thursday afternoon, February 27, in Amsterdam at the ACA Symposium. Speaking to an audience that included International Flight Services Association (IFSA) and Airline Passenger Experience Association […]
Bottega, a leader in premium Prosecco, sparkling wines, and spirits, welcomed the International Flight Services Association (IFSA) Board of Directors to its headquarters in Bibano di Godega di Sant’Urbano, Italy, for a two-day board strategic planning meeting. After completing work, the board gained firsthand insight yesterday afternoon in an expansive tour of Bottega’s eco-friendly production methods, its […]
Leading airline amenity kit supplier FORMIA outlined its ambitious sustainability roadmap during IFSA APEX EXPO. It highlighted its industry-first certified carbon-neutral programme with Hawaiian Airlines while setting aggressive targets for sustainable material usage across its portfolio. Speaking to APEX Media at the company’s exhibition stand, Chief Marketing Officer Marisa Pitsch and Senior Sustainability Manager Freddie […]
Speaking with APEX Media at IFSA Global EXPO in Long Beach, John Horsfall’s Global Business Development Manager Ellie Parkes detailed how the textile manufacturer addresses airlines’ growing focus on sustainable cabin products while maintaining passenger comfort. American Airlines Partnership A major development for the company is its new bedding collection for American Airlines, which launched […]
Industry leaders gathered at the IFSA Global EXPO in Long Beach to discuss the challenging transition toward more sustainable in-flight services. They revealed the complex web of operational, financial, and environmental trade-offs airlines face in pursuing greener operations. The panel, featuring representatives from Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines, highlighted how the industry’s approach […]
Last week, the International Flight Services Association (IFSA) completed a series of three webinars focused on helping active members understand and comply with FSMA 204, the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) incoming Food Traceability rule. The rule, a final version of which was published in November 2022 and that comes into force on January […]
In November 2023, a brand new airline will take to the skies, and one with a very distinctive offer. Beond says it will be the “world’s first premium leisure airline”, with the aim of bringing travellers from Europe, Asia and the Middle East to the Maldvives. On October 11th, it showcased its first aircraft, an […]
A panel discussion called REvolutionize = REinvent + REcycle at IFSA / APEX EXPO kicked off with a virtual presentation from IATA Sustainability Manager Daniela Stange, showing the results of a study involving 4700 passengers worldwide. Almost three quarters of respondents were either concerned or very concerned about the use of single use plastics in […]
RMT Global provides on-board comfort care and service items for the travel industry, with a particular focus on eco-friendly products. We caught up with President and CEO Richard Tuttle at IFSA/APEX EXPO, to talk about in cabin sustainability, and more. Q – Talk to us about what your focus is for this year’s IFSA / […]