At the 2025 IFSA Global EXPO 2025, a panel tackled how airlines can better manage cabin waste in the near term. Titled The Green Shift: Advancing Environmental Stewardship Onboard, the session highlighted the need to link strong operations with a deep commitment to sustainability. Moderated by Diana Cawley, CEO of the Aviation Sustainability Forum (ASF), […]
Published: 6 October 2025 [Onboard Hospitality]: JetBlue has partnered with Archer Roose Wines with the launch of a signature cocktail dubbed the Skyhigh Spritz. The new sparkling drink, crafted with Archer Roose Wines’ Bubbly and a splash of cranberry juice, is designed to be mixed by passengers from their seats. Passengers can now order the Skyhigh Spritz on […]
Published: 6 October 2025 [PAX International]: Air Canada is making beer, wine and exclusive Canadian-made snacks available for all passengers on all flights, including routes to Mexico and the Caribbean. The updated offering for Economy travelers launched on September 1. “As part of our commitment to elevating the onboard experience, we’re delighted to introduce even more […]
Published: 6 October 2025 [Travel Weekly]: On this episode we’re going to tuck in to a portion of the flying experience that you might be surprised to hear about: food. The aviation catering business is enormous, as our airlines editor Robert Silk determined when he walked the floor of a show devoted only to inflight […]
Published: 6 October 2025 [Runway Girl Network]: For the first time, American Airlines will partner with a prestige Champagne on the ground and in the air with Champagne Bollinger, the iconic family-owned Maison recognized globally for its winemaking excellence and craftsmanship. This collaboration underscores American’s dedication to premium hospitality, thoughtful curation and world-class service. “At […]
Published: 6 October 2025 [PAX International]: Emirates is set to celebrate the German festival Oktoberfest with traditional Bavarian cuisine and an array of German entertainment onboard flights to and from Munich, Hamburg, Düsseldorf and Frankfurt, as well in German airport lounges, between September 20 and October 5. Oktoberfest onboard Emirates will see passengers enjoy traditional treats […]
Published: 6 October 2025 [Future Travel Experience]: Iberia – a member of International Airlines Group (a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub) – continues to enhance its onboard dining experience. After revamping its menus on long-haul flights, the Spanish airline is now updating its pre-order service available on all the short and medium-haul flights. This […]
Saudia brought the flavors of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the stage at the 2025 APEX/IFSA Global EXPO in Long Beach, California. During a live demonstration, in-flight chef Saad Alorabi plated a four-course menu inspired by its First Suite, which blended Saudi heritage with aspirational fine-dining presentation. The showcase was more than a culinary performance; it […]
Published: 19 September 2025 [PAX International]: For airlines, suppliers and caterers, delivering halal meals is more than meeting a dietary requirement. It is about ensuring authenticity, transparency and confidence for the passenger. The Halal Approval Global (THA) is stepping into this space as an international certification body that certifies per halal standards across regions and […]
Published: 19 September 2025 [PAX International]: Foodfolk is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its partnership with Royal Brunei Airlines, a collaboration that began with the launch of catering operations out of Melbourne Airport in 2024. The milestone represents a significant step in Foodfolk’s strategic expansion into the Australian market. Partnering with Royal Brunei Airlines—the award-winning carrier […]