Airlines love an April Fool’s Day joke just as much as the rest of us. Their best pranks are well documented – WestJet even has a YouTube playlist showcasing all its practical jokes from years gone by. But instead of celebrating fake news, on this April 1, IFSA is taking a look at some “stranger […]
Airlines collaborating with big brands is nothing new. From amenity kits stocked with trending skincare products and serviceware featuring iconic prints to bedding created by sleep experts, carriers have long been leveraging household names to add a bit of wow-factor to the passenger experience. Brand partnerships are also the lynchpin of premium food and beverage […]
4 March 2025 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 […]
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 […]