In this interview, Aldric Chau, Regional General Manager, Southeast Asia & Oceania, Cathay Pacific, shares his insights on enhancing CX, optimising operations and empowering employees through responsible innovation.


In this interview, Aldric Chau, Regional General Manager, Southeast Asia & Oceania, Cathay Pacific, shares his insights on enhancing CX, optimising operations and empowering employees through responsible innovation.

Singapore Airlines is introducing new inflight amenity kits, luxury skincare products and sleepwear across all cabin classes, enhancing passenger comfort and well-being as part of its wider elevated travel experience.

Delta Air Lines has unveiled a reimagined Delta One experience, combining elevated dining, refined hospitality and greater flexibility around meals and rest, with a phased rollout starting on transoceanic routes from LAX.

United Airlines now offers Starlink connectivity on nearly half its daily departures and has launched a digital tracker to help passengers check WiFi availability on upcoming flights as the rollout continues.

oneworld has rolled out simplified digital check-in across all member airlines, helping passengers on multi-carrier journeys scan passports, access boarding passes and manage their travel more seamlessly.

Southwest Airlines has launched a first-of-its-kind U.S. airline plugin in ChatGPT, enabling travellers to discover and shop for flights through AI. Developed with OpenAI and AWS, it enables AI-powered travel planning.

Delta Air Lines is preparing to extend fast, free Delta Sync Wi-Fi across its trans-Pacific network, marking the final step towards global connectivity and allowing passengers to stay connected across six continents.

Air France is refreshing its onboard dining experience with new menus from Michelin-starred chefs and renowned pastry specialists across La Première, Business and Premium, featuring seasonal French ingredients.

Noida International Airport has partnered with The ePlane Company to develop the infrastructure and operational systems needed to support electric air taxis, enabling future airport transfers, urban commutes and more.

KLM will extend free, high-speed WiFi to intercontinental flights from mid-2027, partnering with Starlink to give passengers unlimited onboard connectivity for browsing, streaming and staying connected across oceans.

Volaris has partnered with HTS to launch a new premium service giving passengers more control when flights are disrupted, with flexible rebooking options or a 100% refund through a convenient self-service tool.

British Airways has unveiled its transformed A380 cabins, featuring a new First suite, refreshed Club Suite and upgraded seats, interiors and amenities across all classes as part of its major investment in CX.

Singapore Airlines is marking six years of Kris+ with boosted mileage, exclusive offers and new rewards, while a partnership with CapitaStar expands opportunities for users to earn miles through everyday shopping and dining.

Alaska Air Group is investing heavily in premium travel, unveiling new Aurora and Leihōkū experiences for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, alongside a new Premium Reserve cabin and upgraded aircraft interiors.

Emirates is expanding its inflight entertainment offering with Dubai+, its first dedicated Emirati channel, alongside new movies, TV, opera and more. The latest ice update offers passengers greater choice, culture and connectivity.

SWISS is bringing Starlink-powered high-speed WiFi onboard, offering fast, reliable connectivity from gate to gate. The service will be free for Miles & More members and Travel ID users as the rollout expands across the fleet.
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