Etihad will take delivery of three new Boeing 787s in Q3 2023, with new interiors featuring Business suites with privacy doors. Upgraded experiences include enhanced Wi-Fly packages and an environmentally-conscious dining experience.
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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: 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 >>Etihad will take delivery of three new Boeing 787s in Q3 2023, with new interiors featuring Business suites with privacy doors. Upgraded experiences include enhanced Wi-Fly packages and an environmentally-conscious dining experience.
BA Euroflyer has expanded the options for customers to purchase in Euro Traveller and launched new seasonal menus in Club Europe.
Arlette van der Veer, Senior Manager Radical Innovation, KLM, explains current projects including digitalisation of the KLM Innovation Ecosystem and what industry stakeholders can learn from the KLM approach to innovation.
Etihad has launched new Wi-Fly ‘Chat’ and ‘Surf’ packages to ensure travellers have “an enjoyable connected experience” on its wide-body fleet, meaning they can catch up on social media, work or browse as they wish.
Austrian Airlines is modernising its long-haul fleet from 2024 with 10 Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Featuring “the newest generation of technology”, the new long-haul fleet will transform the passenger experience.
To enhance support services for travellers with hidden disabilities, Emirates has rolled out specialised training to cabin crew and ground staff. It has also collaborated with Dubai Airport on a travel planner and autism friendly route to make the pre-boarding experience more seamless.
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”.
To mark World Autism Acceptance Week, British Airways has partnered with Learning Rose to make travel easier for customers with autism by providing a Visual Guide to Flying, as well as colleague training and support.
HK Express is enhancing the passenger experience onboard its A321neo aircraft with new Recaro SL3710 seating. The SL3710 was customised for HK Express with an artificial leather dress cover and advertising frame on the backrest.
Iberia is the launch customer for the new Recaro CL6720 business class seat with sliding doors, which is being installed on the airline’s Airbus A350s. The seat is said to “take the business class experience to the next level”.
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.
airBaltic has further enhanced passenger convenience by expanding its list of payment options offered to include Apple Pay. The aim is to make the booking process for travellers as seamless as possible.
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.
New airline Riyadh Air has announced an order of up to 72 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. Plans include digital innovation at every passenger touchpoint, state-of-the-art cabin interiors and next-generation IFEC.
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.
Klaus Goersch, Chief Executive Officer, NEOM Airlines, shares how Saudi Arabia’s new carrier will deliver pioneering ideas and real innovation “as part of its DNA for ongoing development”.
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