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British Airways teams up with Audible to deliver over 250 hours of free audiobooks and podcasts onboard long-haul flights, spotlighting British talent and enriching the passenger inflight entertainment experience.

SAS is collaborating with 3 to deliver free Starlink WiFi to EuroBonus members, enhancing passenger connectivity and operational efficiency, while laying the groundwork for future digital travel services.

American Airlines marks 100 years with limited-edition centennial amenity kits, premium pyjamas, and updated slippers. Each kit tells a unique era of the airline’s story, elevating the onboard experience for today’s travellers.

airBaltic is the first Starlink-connected airline to bring a global inflight shopping mall onboard. AirMall offers 20,000+ brands, personalised picks, loyalty rewards, and delivery – all through the Skynet WiFi portal.

Wizz Air, Immfly and gateretail have unveiled a unified digital cabin ecosystem, combining onboard retail, passenger connectivity, and operational data. The integration enhances service efficiency and personalisation.

Star Alliance has opened a new Star Connection Centre at Los Angeles International Airport, using proactive monitoring and dedicated teams to streamline tight connections and deliver a more seamless multi-airline journey.

British Airways has launched its first Starlink-equipped aircraft, offering free high-speed WiFi for streaming and work, as part of a wider £7 billion investment to transform connectivity and the overall customer experience.

airBaltic has launched Skynet, a Starlink-powered digital platform that brings real-time flight information, onboard services, shopping and personalised offers to passengers’ devices, enhancing the inflight experience.

Lufthansa is elevating long-haul travel with its Future Onboard Experience (FOX), launching with First Class in 2026 and featuring a new partnership with BABOR to deliver premium, personalised inflight skincare and comfort.

Vueling is enhancing the inflight experience with a free onboard entertainment portal powered by Viasat, offering movies, series, a real-time 3D map and onboard shopping via personal devices, with no WiFi required.

In this deep-dive focus, we explore how 4 airlines – Air France, All Nippon Airways, Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic – are focusing on taking personalisation to the next level in a way that is intuitive, contextual and seamless.

United Airlines is partnering with Chef’s Table to introduce 10 exclusive, regionally-inspired meal experiences in Polaris international Business Class, allowing travellers to enjoy restaurant-quality dining, starting on 1 August 2026.

All Nippon Airways will introduce renewed First and Business Class amenity kits on international routes from April 2026, combining premium beauty products and sustainable materials to further enhance inflight CX.

Vueling has selected gategroup as its new Retail-on-Board and catering partner, introducing a digital retail ecosystem designed to enhance inflight retail, strengthen culinary delivery and improve operational efficiency.

Air Canada has introduced the first refreshed Boeing 737 MAX 8 at Air Canada Rouge, featuring seatback entertainment, reclining seats and fast, free WiFi as part of a broader cabin renewal and fleet modernisation.

SAS is introducing Share Item Location in Find Hub, offering travellers real-time location sharing for their tagged items. This innovative feature provides travellers with more control and accelerates baggage recovery.
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