FTE looks at some recent initiatives from Delta, United, Iberia, JetBlue and Etihad Airways to keep passengers and crew safe inflight.


FTE looks at some recent initiatives from Delta, United, Iberia, JetBlue and Etihad Airways to keep passengers and crew safe inflight.

As part of the Etihad Wellness health and hygiene programme, premium passengers will receive a snood style face mask for use throughout their journey.

In our recent webinar, JAL, Boeing, APEX and ACA discussed new approaches to aircraft cabin interiors, catering, IFEC and passenger wellbeing post-COVID-19.

The Onboard Hospitality team has this year announced the winners of the 2020 Onboard Hospitality Awards by video.
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Inflight catering companies share strategies for tackling the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, while supporting airlines and protecting the supply chain.

As planning for ‘Project Sunrise’ gathers pace, Qantas has announced three ultra-long-haul research flights to study passenger and crew wellbeing.

The new menus, designed by Michelin-starred British chef Tom Kerridge, will be available in every cabin on all of the airline’s long-haul flights.

SATS and Dassault Systèmes have successfully implemented a digital twin experience of a central kitchen to enhance SATS’ inflight kitchen operations.

The new inflight meals, available to order from 29th July, can be purchased when booking with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays or ordered post-booking.

In line with Plastic Free July, FTE highlights some of the latest sustainability initiatives from Air NZ, SAS, Hi Fly, DXB, Etihad, Qantas and SIA.

The new luxury dining experience is aimed at offering premium passengers a pre-flight gourmet meal to maximise rest while travelling.

Hong Kong Airlines has unveiled a new decorative amenity kit series that highlights Hong Kong’s vibrant culture through a collaboration with local artists.

Delta is debuting a new long-haul international Main Cabin experience for passengers with complimentary cocktails, a hot towel service and premium appetisers.

The milestone flight is part of Etihad’s ongoing commitment to reduce single-use plastic usage by 80% across the entire organisation by the end of 2022.

Designed by Finnish design house Marimekko, the new amenities will be rolled out on all transcontinental flights on the airline’s A350 and A330 fleet.

Singapore Airlines has partnered with Singapore-based wellness brand COMO Shambhala to gradually introduce wellness cuisine onboard.
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