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IATA has stated that it backs the use of face masks onboard, but opposes social distancing measures that would leave “middle seats” empty.

COVID-19 measures include the wearing of face masks, temperature screening, social distancing, aircraft disinfection, and health declaration forms.

Personal protective equipment, thermal scanners and social distancing indicators have been introduced to help keep passengers and staff safe.

easyJet CEO Johan Lundgren says easyJet will leave middle seats empty once the current lockdown is lifted and commercial flights resume.

Delta Air Lines has reduced the total number of passengers per flight and blocked middle seats until at least the end of June.

Qatar Airways has piloted Inflight VR’s IFE system for its Qsuite and Business Class travellers onboard select flights from Doha to Singapore and London.

Air New Zealand has unveiled a new sleeping concept for economy class, called Economy Skynest, which provides six full length lie-flat pods.

A total of 24 finalists across eight categories have been selected for the 2020 Crystal Cabin Awards, for which Future Travel Experience is a Media Partner.

The new modular platform for inflight connectivity enables technical flexibility for airlines and a seamless ground-to-sky experience for passengers.

Sichuan Airlines has selected Thales CORE IFE for its future fleet of A350 aircraft, with 17-inch screens in business class and 12-inch in economy class.

The shortlist for the Crystal Cabin Awards 2020, for which Future Travel Experience is a Media Partner, has been unveiled with a record number of entries.

Swiss International Air Lines has equipped the new cabins of its A340 aircraft with First, Business and Economy Class seats, new IFE system and Wi-Fi.

Evelop will offer Inflight VR’s Virtual Reality Entertainment free of charge to its 21 passengers in the Turista Plus class on its Airbus A350.

Air New Zealand is trialling edible coffee cups for customers in the air and on the ground as it explores new and innovative ways to reduce waste.

Scandinavian Airlines has unveiled the interior of its newly-delivered A350 aircraft, which will enter service on 28 January 2020.

Inmarsat Aviation’s Dominic Walters discusses the current state of the inflight connectivity market and what new opportunities it presents for airlines.
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