Following the launch of its sustainability manifesto earlier this summer, IN Air Travel Experience has now launched IN.bowl, a meal product it says will reduce cost, waste, weight and catering and handling complexity. With IN.bowl, excess items like the meal tray and peripheral plastic receptacles become unnecessary, representing a reported minimum 55 percent reduction in […]
The biggest trend at IFSA this year had less to do with the food or drink products on offer, but rather how they were made. With suppliers going out of their way to highlight their behind-the-scenes efforts to keep their products healthy, delicious and above all else, eco-friendly. Fair Trade chocolatier alter eco, for instance, […]
On Tuesday, Formia unveiled new amenity kits that will be flying on board Aeroméxico’s business-class cabin, called Clase Premier, this autumn. The kits feature skincare items, an extra-large sleeping mask and interior lining all donning the signature paisley-patterned fabric of Italian luxury fashion house Etro. The partnership marks the first time Etro amenities are available […]
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of APEX EXPO this year, we’re looking back at APEX members’ most significant achievements. Today, we chart how WESSCO International became one of the foremost amenity kit suppliers in the commercial aviation industry. In 1979, the same year the first WAEA conference was held in Palm Springs, California, WESSCO International […]
After becoming the first airline to operate a flight free from single-use plastics in December 2018, Hi Fly aims to expand this sustainability initiative to its entire fleet by the end of this year. Portuguese airline Hi Fly is on course to become completely single-use plastic free across its fleet by the end of this […]
Attendees at this year’s APEX EXPO event in Los Angeles from September 9-12, 2019 have the chance to win a luxury prize as part of a special 40th anniversary-themed giveaway. Check the September/October issue of APEX Experience magazine for a golden ticket! Register for APEX EXPO to pick up your golden ticket prize APEX EXPO isn’t alone in celebrating its 40th anniversary […]
Social listening has emerged as a quantitative approach to discovering widespread changes in food preferences, and airlines are all ears. Zhoug will be the next Sriracha, according to Alon Chen, CEO and co-founder of culinary trend analysis company Tastewise. Not only was the Yemeni hot sauce mentioned more frequently in social media posts and on […]
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of APEX EXPO this year, APEX Media is looking back at its members’ most significant achievements. Today, we take a look at how Linstol’s recent Super Cup is tackling the plastic problem in the aircraft cabin. Register for APEX EXPO (Los Angeles, September 9-12) In 2017, Linstol introduced its customizable […]
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of APEX EXPO this year, APEX Media is looking back at its members’ most significant achievements. Today, we discover how SITA’s WorldTracer solution changed the way the industry deals with mishandled baggage. Register for APEX EXPO (Los Angeles, September 9-12) More than 25 years ago, SITA and IATA came together to […]
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of APEX EXPO this year, APEX Media is looking back at its members’ most significant achievements. Today, we contemplate how the ecoTHREAD blanket created by Buzz gave new life to old plastic bottles. Register for APEX EXPO (Los Angeles, September 9-12) In 2015, after three full years of research and […]