Category Archives: Up in the Air

We aim to play an important role in shaking up the passenger experience in the air, which has evolved very little in the last 20 years, unlike on the ground. We will primarily focus on big topic issues and particularly how technology can help improve the passenger experience onboard. The key target market will be airlines, aircraft manufacturers, government agencies, consultants, design agencies and solution providers.

5 Cabin Experience Trends to Watch Out For

Oman Air announces major growth in use of in-flight connectivity

Up in the Air // Apr 2013 // No Comments

Oman Air announces major growth in use of in-flight connectivity

The airline experienced significant growth in passenger uptake of in-flight mobile and WiFi services, with a +130% increase in internet package sales and a +180% rise in connectivity revenues in the last year.

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Ghana airports adopt biometric border management system in eGhana project

Crystal-Cabin Award and the bright future for the cabin passenger experience

Up in the Air // Apr 2013 // No Comments

Crystal-Cabin Award and the bright future for the cabin passenger experience

With the Hamburg Aircraft Interiors Expo just around the corner, FTE takes a look at the Crystal-Cabin Award and the designers aiming to shape the cabin of the future. Read full article »


United Airlines upgrade premium service

SITA: The four major IT trends set to shape the entire travel experience

Teague’s vision of the future

UK travellers want inflight mobile services

Up in the Air // Feb 2013 // No Comments

UK travellers want inflight mobile services

A poll of British travellers has revealed that more than 70% would like to make texts and calls at 30,000 feet. It also suggests that the majority of passengers expect inflight mobile services to become a standard feature of flying in the next few years.

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flydubai enhances onboard experience with eReaders

Delta launches first ever ‘Glass Bottom Jet’ iPad app

Up in the Air // Jan 2013 // No Comments

Delta launches first ever ‘Glass Bottom Jet’ iPad app

As well as industry-leading features like destination guides and a flight comparison function, the airline’s first app for iPad allows passengers to explore the world below them through interactive photos, maps and content from social network connections. Read full article »