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.

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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.
Turkish Airlines has introduced free and limitless messaging services to all passengers on international flights where internet access is available, through applications such as WhatsApp, Messenger or iMessage.
AirAsia is enhancing its customer experience with new live call and refund tracking features on its Super App and website. The live call feature allows customers to speak directly with a human agent during their ‘Ask Bo Live Chat’ interaction.
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”.
SWISS is to offer travellers a totally new and more personalised ‘SWISS Senses’ travel experience from 2025. The centrepiece of the new customer product is a redesigned cabin for the airline’s long-haul aircraft.
Virgin Atlantic has formally joined SkyTeam, becoming the alliance’s first UK member airline and enhancing its transatlantic network, while providing “a consistent, seamless customer experience”.
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