Published: 26 June 2025 [Onboard Hospitality]: Air France is serving new regional menus onboard its long-haul flights departing from Paris in collaboration with leading French chefs. The airline has renewed its partnership with triple Michelin-starred chef Arnaud Lallement, pastry chef Angelo Musa, triple Michelin-starred chef Régis Marcon, pastry chef Nina Métayer and Michelin-starred chef Frédéric […]
Published: 26 June 2025 [Breaking Travel News]: Qatar Airways is proud to announce a new gastronomic collaboration with acclaimed French chef Yannick Alléno, one of the world’s most celebrated culinary figures. With 17 MICHELIN stars across 19 restaurants in seven countries, Chef Alléno brings his visionary approach to modern cuisine to the airline’s award-winning experience […]
Published: 26 June 2025 [Simple Flying]: The aviation industry has evolved tremendously over the years, from the way passengers book their flights to the way they experience the journey. One area that has seen significant change and continues to be a focal point of innovation is onboard snacking, particularly hot handheld snacks, often referred to […]
Published: 26 June 2025 [PAX International]: Intervine has announced the addition of Le Waf, a premium line of artisan Belgian-style waffles, to its portfolio of onboard meal components for airline partners around the world. Founded in Monterey, California in 1997, Le Waf has earned a loyal following through its unique take on the classic Belgian waffle, golden […]
Published: 26 June 2025 In June 2024, reports began circulating of Southwest Airlines flight attendants being injured by exploding soda cans in-flight. With this summer looking just as hot as the last, the problem has returned, especially throughout the American Southwest, where temperatures regularly reach triple digits in Fahrenheit. The issue reveals how intensely scrutinized […]
Published: 17 June 2025 With in-flight meal services being a defining factor of the passenger experience, especially in premium cabins, airlines are keen to make waves with their onboard cuisine. In this article, IFSA explores how partnerships between chefs with Michelin-star-level expertise and a deep connection to regional flavors have become the new normal. Turn […]
Published: 5 June 2025 In a noteworthy step towards sustainable aviation catering, Cathay Dining, the in-flight catering subsidiary of Cathay Group, has launched an innovative food waste segregation warewash system. With this advancement, Cathay Dining becomes the first airline caterer in Hong Kong to implement large-scale food recycling for inbound passengers. From Inbound Food Waste to […]
Published: 3 June 2025 In a previous piece for APEX, FORMIA CEO Roland Grohmann predicted the future of the amenity kit would be “more personalized, sustainable, and socially responsible,” and recent news suggests he was onto something. Encouraging Passengers to Make an “Intentional Choice” At the end of April, long-haul low-cost carrier LEVEL announced the […]
Published: 28 May 2025 [Aircraft Interiors International]: Delta Air Lines is expanding its partnership with the Missoni Italian fashion brand, to create a luxurious new range of amenities for its Delta One customers. The collection includes a Missoni bedding set designed for Delta, along with a refreshed amenity kit. The new Delta One bedding set […]
Published: 28 May 2025 [Future Travel Experience]: Icelandair is unveiling a visionary new tableware concept developed in partnership with Kaelis that aims to redefine Business Class dining, inspired by the awe-inspiring natural landscapes of Iceland. This fresh approach to onboard service design draws deeply from the country’s dramatic contrasts – volcanoes and glaciers, black sands […]