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United Airlines has unveiled United Relax Row, a first-in-North-America Economy seat that converts into a couch with extra comfort, custom bedding, and family-friendly amenities, set to roll out on long-haul flights by 2027.
American Airlines marks 100 years with limited-edition centennial amenity kits, premium pyjamas, and updated slippers. Each kit tells a unique era of the airline’s story, elevating the onboard experience for today’s travellers.
Lufthansa is elevating long-haul travel with its Future Onboard Experience (FOX), launching with First Class in 2026 and featuring a new partnership with BABOR to deliver premium, personalised inflight skincare and comfort.
United Airlines is partnering with Chef’s Table to introduce 10 exclusive, regionally-inspired meal experiences in Polaris international Business Class, allowing travellers to enjoy restaurant-quality dining, starting on 1 August 2026.
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.
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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.
Future Travel Experience was proud to be a Media Partner for the 14th Crystal Cabin Awards, which were presented virtually on 30 March.
Emirates has reopened its iconic A380 Onboard Lounge and Shower Spa for first class passengers, and resumed its multi-course meal service across all cabins.
Air New Zealand has unveiled a new sleeping concept for economy class, called Economy Skynest, which provides six full length lie-flat pods.
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Emirates has reopened its iconic A380 Onboard Lounge and Shower Spa for first class passengers, and resumed its multi-course meal service across all cabins.
Air New Zealand has unveiled a new sleeping concept for economy class, called Economy Skynest, which provides six full length lie-flat pods.
Evelop will offer Inflight VR’s Virtual Reality Entertainment free of charge to its 21 passengers in the Turista Plus class on its Airbus A350.
Cathay Pacific is introducing a pork substitute called OmniPork to its onboard offering, becoming the first airline to serve the plant-based alternative.
Singapore Airlines has partnered with Singapore-based wellness brand COMO Shambhala to gradually introduce wellness cuisine onboard.
easyJet has launched the “Flybrary” initiative to help improve the flying experience for younger travellers and to promote reading for pleasure.
Japan Airlines’ new B787-8 has been equipped with the Thales AVANT in-flight entertainment system, making it the first airline in Asia to carry the state-of-the-art technology.
Increased passenger comfort is at the heart of KLM’s new-look 777-200 economy and business class cabins, which include a next-gen IFE system.
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