Etihad Launches Destination Collection, LANEIGE Partnership in Business Class

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 […]

Lufthansa’s FOX Initiative Takes Flight, Transforming its Inflight Service Offering

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 […]

AIX 2026: Buzz Unveils Multiple Airline Product Launches Across Premium, Family, and Comfort Segments

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 […]

WTCE 2026: IFSA Panel Highlights the Need for a New Approach to International Catering Waste

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 […]

American Airlines Introduces Spring Lounge Menu Refresh with Seasonal Dishes

American Airlines is refreshing its premium lounge experience this spring with a new lineup of seasonal dishes and upgraded beverage offerings. The updated menus, now introduced across Flagship and Admirals Club lounges, focus on whole ingredients, bright flavors, and more balanced meals. The move reflects a broader effort to elevate the ground experience as airlines compete more […]

WTCE 2026 Preview: IFSA Member Highlights

Dnata Catering & RetailStand 1F10Live Microgarden Installation dnata Catering & Retail will offer visitors to its stand a tangible demonstration of how freshness, sustainability and culinary creativity are shaping the next phase of onboard dining with a live microgarden installation.  Specifically, it will feature a 96-punnet microgarden cabinet inspired by dnata’s catering facility in Melbourne, […]

BA Expands Grind Partnership with Custom Inflight Coffee Blend

British Airways (BA) is expanding its partnership with Grind to introduce a new custom coffee blend made specifically for drinking in the air. It will be served in premium cabins and lounges around the world as part of a bigger push to improve BA’s beverage experience. The move shows how airlines are paying more attention to taste, […]