The Points Plane is one of many concepts that Qantas is exploring in order to reward its frequent flyers and provide more redemption opportunities. Qantas’ Melbourne to Tokyo Narita Airbus A380 flight on October 21 is set to be the airline’s first in a series of flights with seats only available to members redeeming Qantas […]
Travelers with disabilities will have a smoother journey to and through Edinburgh Airport thanks to these accessibility apps. Only a small percentage of people with disabilities are wheelchair users, and yet the wheelchair symbol has become the universal designation for accessibility, says Gavin Neate, founder of Neatebox. This discrepancy explains why travelers who request assistance […]
As news feeds flood with images of plastic-filled waterways and governments announce bans on single-use plastics, what can airlines do to address environmental woes? Just because a product is labeled recyclable doesn’t mean it will actually find its way to the appropriate recycling facility. In fact, 91 percent of all plastic that can be recycled […]
How airlines, catering companies and suppliers are going back to grass roots.
LSG Sky Chefs will provide catering services, including full-tray menus, premium dining and last-mile logistics, to Delta for another four years. LSG Sky Chefs announced on Friday that it has extended its catering contract with Delta Air Lines for another four years. The agreement covers full-tray menus, premium dining and last-mile logistics services for approximately 850 flights per […]
APEX Insight: A new US$40 million joint venture between Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) and Crop One Holdings will afford passengers flying with the caterer’s 105+ airline customers the freshest leafy greens around, excepting vegetables picked from their own garden. Construction of the world’s largest vertical farm near Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport is set to […]
APEX Insight: In the latest episode of APEX Insider, restaurateur and airline catering consultant Marc Warde explains why the industry needs to change its attitude toward special meals and food waste. In this edition of APEX Insider, Marc Warde, airline catering consultant and owner of Niche – London’s first fully gluten-free restaurant – discusses why […]
APEX Insight: Restaurant brands bring a touch of familiarity to dining on board. Brand association is a powerful force for airlines, but what happens when carriers use outside brands to boost their own popularity? If EVA Air’s partnership with Hello Kitty is any indication, collaborations can work wonders. That’s why airlines across the globe are looking […]
APEX Insight: With new potential to add up to 80 additional seats, the Airbus A380 could break its own record as the highest capacity aircraft in the skies today. Following the official opening of Aircraft Interiors Expo 2017, Airbus began the conference with a media presentation of its package of new A380 cabin enablers centered around […]
APEX Insight: For the third and final part of our in-flight food trend series, we consider the growing prominence of herbs and spices in aerial gastronomy. Airline chefs previously resorted to salt and artificial additives to compensate for the dullness of taste receptors at 35,000 feet off the ground but, as low-sodium diets spread on […]