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The personal devices have been introduced to optimise onboard sales and communication, while also providing flight-related documents for cabin crew.

Emirates has reopened its iconic A380 Onboard Lounge and Shower Spa for first class passengers, and resumed its multi-course meal service across all cabins.

Qatar Airways has introduced a new range of vegan dishes for Business Class passengers, designed to cater to the increasing demand for plant-based food.

The new robot has been taken into operation at KLM Catering Services to assist with the production of economy class meals and reduce handling costs.

Transavia passengers on selected flights from Schiphol Airport can now order a meal through Just Eat’s platform up to one hour before their flight.

Etihad Airways has partnered with Singapore-based startup Lumitics to trial a technology, that will track unconsumed meals from a plane after it lands.

Esamatti Vuolle, Head of Digital Channels, Finnair, shares more about the carrier’s digital developments introduced to enhance the customer experience.

Southwest Airlines customers are now able to stream inflight content directly on their mobile devices, without having to download an app before they board.

First confirmed speakers announced for ground-breaking FTE APEX Virtual Expo, including Delta, Avianca, LAWA CEOs and many more industry leaders.

American Airlines has announced that it will be using an electrostatic spraying solution across its entire fleet in the coming months.

FTE looks at some recent initiatives from Delta, United, Iberia, JetBlue and Etihad Airways to keep passengers and crew safe inflight.

Iberia has adopted a number of aircraft cleaning solutions to enhance hygiene on board, including electrostatic pistols and a cabin disinfection system.

Virgin Galactic has unveiled the initial design of its supersonic jet, which will have capacity for 9 to 19 people and will travel at speeds of Mach 3.

As part of the Etihad Wellness health and hygiene programme, premium passengers will receive a snood style face mask for use throughout their journey.

JetBlue has deployed eight ultraviolet cabin cleaning devices, developed by Honeywell, which will be trialled at JFK and Fort Lauderdale airports.

The cabin interior of Virgin Galactic’s SpaceshipTwo vehicle features reclining seats, mood lighting and 12 windows for a 360-degree view of the Earth.
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