As global interest peaks in ‘Veganuary’, Emirates has noted a surge of 40% in customer demand for plant-based meals. To meet demand, it will introduce an array of new vegan dishes onboard and in lounges.
As global interest peaks in ‘Veganuary’, Emirates has noted a surge of 40% in customer demand for plant-based meals. To meet demand, it will introduce an array of new vegan dishes onboard and in lounges.
Qatar Airways is collaborating with Qatari Chef, Noof al Marri, who will bring her passion for Qatari cuisine to the airline’s Business Class. Chef Noof al Marri is known for her Qatari fusion concept.
As part of its focus on digitally-enabled journeys and innovation, Emirates is now offering its inflight meal pre-ordering service across 92 routes. This adds to existing AI-enabled customer preference tools.
United has announced the largest upgrade to its United Polaris business class experience in seven years, with new in-airport and onboard amenities designed to give customers “the best sleep in the sky”.
Content plans: Discussion on recovering bags with passengers – how do we collectively improve? The September virtual meeting will include a focus on the RUSH process for quick recovery of mishandled bags, highlighting automation, expediency and passenger visibility.
Find out more >>Content plans: A Future Travel Experience webinar, developed in partnership with IDEMIA, on the benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered facial recognition in travel. This webinar will deep-dive into the CX and customer service aspects of AI at airports, with a special focus on bias, biometrics and cybersecurity. Organisations confirmed to speak include U.S. CBP, TSA, Alaska Airlines, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, and IDEMIA.
Find out more >>Content plans: PoC update, AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Discussion centring on check-in – what is the future for a seamless experience? The next in-person members meeting, taking place alongside FTE Global, will examine what future bag drops will look like, as well as tagging, capacity and flow enhancements.
Find out more >>Content plans: Retailing innovation in Los Angeles and exploring the utilisation of the Metaverse and other new technologies in travel retail.
Find out more >>Content plans: Under the theme of "Transforming Air Transport”, air transport leaders from across the globe will gather in LA to learn, collaborate, and be inspired to elevate their organisation’s passenger experience, business performance, innovation, and sustainability strategies.
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Discussion on outbound baggage loading and movement – what will this look like in five years? November’s in-person members meeting will explore areas including loading, movement, scanning, load cells, and more.
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: The final virtual members meeting of 2024 will focus on the “year in review”, while also providing an update on current Proof of Concepts and looking ahead to plans for 2025.
Find out more >>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.
British Airways is introducing holiday treats for customers this summer, including ice cream, seasonal menus and brand-new inflight entertainment as part of its ongoing commitment to the customer experience.
American Airlines is elevating its onboard CX with offerings designed to deliver “a consistent and connected inflight experience”. This includes new inflight meals, updated connectivity, and new entertainment options.
Alaska Airlines has responded to passenger feedback by introducing expanded meal selections in both First Class and the main cabin. This includes doubling the number of pre-order options in the main cabin.
Virgin Atlantic is rolling out enhancements across its fleet with a new meal selection for children and a new pack for them to enjoy during their travels, as part of its “commitment to developing the onboard offering”.
BA Euroflyer has expanded the options for customers to purchase in Euro Traveller and launched new seasonal menus in Club Europe.
Virgin Atlantic is launching its new spring/summer menu across all cabins from 5 April 2023, as part of its continued efforts to “create unique and personal experiences for customers”.
Emirates is investing in the travel experience of young passengers, both on the ground and onboard, with an array of products and services specially designed for children ranging in age from babies up to 12 years.
Qatar Airways welcomes the Holy Month of Ramadan with preparations to offer a bespoke Iftar to passengers onboard and at its Al Safwa, Al Mourjan and Global Premium Lounges.
AirJapan, All Nippon Airways’ (ANA) new airline brand for medium-haul international routes, has unveiled select products and services to be introduced on its inaugural flights from February 2024.
Korean Air has launched a new Korean-style vegan meal as an inflight option, as it caters to the growing number of vegan passengers and strives to reduce carbon emissions through more eco-friendly catering choices.
Celebrating this week’s UNESCO International Mother Language Day, Emirates is highlighting the array of languages spoken onboard by its cabin crew, as well as its vast library of in-language IFE content.
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