Hawaiian Airlines has launched a new auction service, in partnership with Plusgrade, which allows passengers to bid for First Class seats.


Hawaiian Airlines has launched a new auction service, in partnership with Plusgrade, which allows passengers to bid for First Class seats.

Brussels Airlines is now offering an Economy Plus class for Airbus A330 intercontinental flights to the US, Canada or Africa.

United Airlines says its all-new United Polaris business class product is its most significant product transformation in more than a decade.

BA, Lufthansa and Air France-KLM among European airlines set to benefit from the latest generation of onboard connectivity solutions.

Delta Air Lines has become the first US airline to place an order for Bombardier’s new C Series aircraft, signing up for up to 125 CS100s.

Airbus, Zodiac Aerospace and the ZAL TechCenter highlight a shift in mindset and offer insight into the aircraft cabin of the future.
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Joe Leader, CEO of the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX), shares his thoughts on the future of in-flight entertainment and connectivity.

APEX Expo round-up: the latest news from SITA OnAir, Gogo, Inmarsat, GEE, Rockwell Collins and Thales InFlyt Experience.

British Airways has gone all out to create its most luxurious cabin to date, which will debut on the service from London Heathrow to Delhi on 25 October.

Allison Ausband, Delta’s SVP of In-Flight Service, explains how the tablet-based Guest Service Tool will help flight attendants personalise the onboard experience.

British Airways has gone all out to create its most luxurious cabin to date, which will debut on the service from London Heathrow to Delhi on 25 October.

Allison Ausband, Delta’s SVP of In-Flight Service, explains how the tablet-based Guest Service Tool will help flight attendants personalise the onboard experience.
A 13.3-inch HD monitor, in-seat power and USB ports, a cocktail table and noise cancelling headphones are among the highlights of the Premium Economy class.

Alaska Airlines passengers can now upgrade to Preferred Plus seats if MVP-level frequent flyers have not already reserved the bulkhead and exit row seats.

Avianca’s VP Customer Experience discusses IFE, connectivity and Premium Economy, and how the new A320neos will improve the carrier’s onboard experience.

WestJet has revealed plans to improve its Plus product, which is mainly targeted at business travellers, by enhancing comfort and the in-flight meal service.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has teamed up with Toyota Boshoku Corporation to develop a new economy class seat, which will be rolled out in June 2015.

FTE takes a look at how Airbus’ 11-abreast A380 seating, Boeing’s future cabin vision, and the latest products from Jamco and STG could impact passenger comfort.
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