It Takes Two (or More): Ancillary Alliances
How can airlines recover from the largest business model shift in the history of commercial aviation? When it comes to important ancillary revenue streams, industry leaders agree that digital platforms […]
Turn Back the Clock: Southwest’s Quick Turnarounds
Short turnarounds were once celebrated for keeping fares low and passengers happy. Now, during the pandemic, they’d do more harm than good for an airline’s brand. In 1972, Southwest Airlines […]
A Change of Course: How the Pandemic Has Altered In-Flight Service
In-flight diners are more conscious than ever before, but what’s on their minds has changed slightly. Growing interest in the provenance of the foods consumers eat and the vessels in […]
100 Solutions to Pandemic Problems, Part 3: In-Flight Service
In the face of one of the biggest challenges ever to hit the aviation industry, companies responded swiftly. From catering to amenities, in-flight service offerings shifted greatly after the pandemic […]
How COVID-19 Is Influencing Food Trends on the Ground and in the Air
Like other sectors of the food service trade, the airline catering industry keeps an eye on food and beverage trends around the world. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic is having […]
Immfly and GetYourGuide Partner on In-Flight Booking Tool for Destination Experiences
Immfly and GetYourGuide’s new service is designed to operate without the need for in-flight Wi-Fi. Airline passengers seeking an experiential fix when they reach their destination can now book walking […]
LSG Group Prepares Space Food for Second Time
LSG Group is applying some of the autoclaving benefits and lessons learned from its space food projects to improving meals served on planes. LSG Group’s Global Culinary Excellence team will […]
Bluebox and dnata Announce In-Flight Retail Partnership
Bluebox and dnata’s partnership, announced yesterday, means airlines can generate ancillary revenue by selling meals and other products via Bluebox’s virtual trolley. In-flight entertainment (IFE) provider Bluebox Aviation Systems and […]
AIM Altitude Designs a Galley to Match Emerging Onboard Service Trends
Galley design on airplanes has remained broadly unchanged for decades, but AIM Altitude has plans to defy convention. Aircraft galleys are finally getting the attention they deserve, with a variety […]
Testing the Waters: How Clean is Airplane H2O?
Airlines insist the quality of their drinking water on aircraft is up to par, but scientists continue to have doubts. In an era of increased environmental awareness in which no […]