Hawaiian Airlines has appointed Dell Valdez as executive chef to elevate First Class inflight dining, bringing a modern take on Hawaiian cuisine to onboard menus as part of a wider investment in the customer experience.


Hawaiian Airlines has appointed Dell Valdez as executive chef to elevate First Class inflight dining, bringing a modern take on Hawaiian cuisine to onboard menus as part of a wider investment in the customer experience.

Aeroméxico is transforming its Business Class dining experience with a bespoke collection by NewTerritory, reflecting modern Mexican culture and enhancing service, comfort, and efficiency across its 787 fleet in 2026.

Japan Airlines is refreshing its international inflight dining, featuring menus by top Japanese chefs, RED U-35 talent, and an expanded premium beverage selection, enhancing the onboard experience across all classes.

American Airlines is celebrating its 100th anniversary with centennial-themed inflight dining, reimagining 1920s-inspired flavours for today’s premium cabins as part of a wider programme marking a century of flight.

Air France is enhancing its La Première service with new refined menus created by triple-Michelin-starred chef Anne-Sophie Pic, showcasing French gastronomic excellence in the airline’s most exclusive cabin.

As part of Air Canada’s commitment to elevating the onboard experience, the airline is introducing complimentary beer, wine, and exclusive Canadian-made snacks in Economy on all flights.
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JetBlue has announced new onboard products, including a fresh wave of culinary creations and inflight content. Launching in September, they are part of the airline’s strategy to elevate every moment of the travel journey.

Singapore Airlines – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 19-20 November 2024 – has unveiled its revamped Premium Economy Class inflight experience, with expanded F&B and a new amenity kit.

Lufthansa is enhancing its onboard offering with an expanded inflight service that will offer more choice, more entertainment and more sustainability in the future, as part of ongoing CX innovation efforts.

Emirates has unveiled a collection of Bulgari amenity kits for the Autumn/Winter season in First and Business Class, in keeping with its “commitment to providing an exceptional customer experience onboard”.

Lufthansa is enhancing its onboard offering with an expanded inflight service that will offer more choice, more entertainment and more sustainability in the future, as part of ongoing CX innovation efforts.

Emirates has unveiled a collection of Bulgari amenity kits for the Autumn/Winter season in First and Business Class, in keeping with its “commitment to providing an exceptional customer experience onboard”.

Luxair has completed installation of nose-to-tail in-seat power from Burrana on the first of four Boeing 737-800 aircraft as part of its cabin upgrade programme to deliver an enhanced passenger experience.

airBaltic has announced a company-wide initiative to explore practical use-cases for SpaceX’s Starlink inflight connectivity, which is to be installed on the airline’s entire Airbus A220-300 fleet.

Delta Air Lines has partnered with Touch to deliver “next-generation content experiences”. Together, they “will accelerate and improve customisation, engagement, and relevance”.

ZIPAIR Tokyo, Inc. has selected SpaceX’s Starlink to deliver higher-speed and lower-latency internet to all passengers inflight, providing seamless connectivity.

The first 777-300 ERs equipped with Air France’s latest long-haul cabins are now operating on routes from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to New York-JFK, Rio de Janeiro and Dakar in a “new major step in Air France’s move upmarket”.

Alaska Airlines, in partnership with Intelsat, plans to outfit its regional jets with high-speed connectivity for a consistent experience across the fleet, meaning it will offer streaming-fast satellite Wi-Fi.
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