American Airlines has become the first U.S. carrier to integrate boarding passes with Samsung Wallet, enabling passengers to receive real-time flight updates and travel information directly in their digital wallet.

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American Airlines has become the first U.S. carrier to integrate boarding passes with Samsung Wallet, enabling passengers to receive real-time flight updates and travel information directly in their digital wallet.

Hawaiian Airlines has appointed Dell Valdez as executive chef to elevate First Class inflight dining, bringing a modern take on Hawaiian cuisine to onboard menus as part of a wider investment in the customer experience.

LOT Polish Airlines has begun rolling out inflight connectivity across its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet in partnership with Viasat, enabling travellers to stay connected, work and stream throughout long-haul journeys.

Eurowings is introducing a new Premium BIZ seat on its Airbus A320neo fleet, replacing the traditional layout with a more spacious configuration to bring greater comfort and personal space to medium-haul flights.

Brussels Airlines is upgrading its inflight passenger experience across cabins, with major enhancements to Premium Economy on long-haul flights and new culinary concepts designed to deliver a boutique-hotel-style journey.

Virgin Australia will continue offering Pets in Cabin services on eligible domestic flights, expanding to Adelaide and Launceston, after celebrating its 1,000th pet onboard and meeting strong demand from travellers with small pets.

Finnair has introduced a new soundscape by Finnish composer Lauri Porra, enhancing the passenger journey from booking to landing with music inspired by Finnishness, travel emotions, and a sense of calm adventure.

ZIPAIR has become Asia’s first airline to operate commercial flights with SpaceX’s Starlink, offering passengers free high-speed inflight connectivity while enabling onboard service systems and digital operations.

American Airlines is expanding digital self-service options for checked baggage, enabling prepayment at booking, automated refunds and faster bag drop via kiosks to streamline the airport journey.

Lufthansa is modernising 38 A320 aircraft with new seats, larger overhead bins and in-seat USB power, aligning its short- and medium-haul cabins with long-haul standards while improving comfort and boarding efficiency.

United Airlines is strengthening its loyalty ecosystem with new MileagePlus cardholder benefits, including accelerated mileage earning and award discounts, in a strategic push to grow engagement and co-brand revenue.

GOL Linhas Aéreas is partnering with Anuvu to digitally transform its inflight entertainment experience, enhancing content strategy, technical integration and onboard reliability through a seamless transition.

APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing will include exciting new features for the 2026 edition, taking place in Dublin on 9-11 June co-located with APEX FTE EMEA, including a dedicated Marketplace and a new Agentic AI Day.

Southwest Airlines is upgrading its inflight connectivity with SpaceX’s Starlink, offering next-gen WiFi for seamless streaming, gaming, and work. The technology will be available on more than 300 aircraft in 2026.

Delta’s newest A321neos will feature an expanded Delta First cabin with 44 seats. This unique, limited-time configuration aims to offer passengers increased premium seating and a refreshed onboard experience.

IndiGo has signed a five-year agreement with West Entertainment to provide IFE for its new A321XLR fleet. The service will offer a curated selection of content for travellers directly on their devices during long-haul flights.
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