FTE highlights some of the most exciting announcements from last week’s APEX EXPO, which took place in Los Angeles.

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FTE highlights some of the most exciting announcements from last week’s APEX EXPO, which took place in Los Angeles.

British Airways and Neutral Digital discuss how they have used virtual reality (VR) to showcase the airline’s new business class product.

Turkish Airlines has introduced the app, available on iOS and Android, which will enable passengers to interact with its IFE system before and during flight.

JAL’s A350-900 aircraft will combine Japanese culture with contemporary travel, and will take its first flight from Haneda Airport in September.

Air Canada has unveiled its new A220-300, which will offer more space and a variety of amenities, such as touchscreen IFE screens, onboard Wi-Fi and more.

The new menus, designed by Michelin-starred British chef Tom Kerridge, will be available in every cabin on all of the airline’s long-haul flights.

The new contract includes licensing, programming and delivery of movie and TV content from major Hollywood and other international studios.

British Airways’ first Airbus 350 has arrived at London Heathrow Airport, featuring the airline’s newest generation business class seat, Club Suite.

SATS and Dassault Systèmes have successfully implemented a digital twin experience of a central kitchen to enhance SATS’ inflight kitchen operations.

The new inflight meals, available to order from 29th July, can be purchased when booking with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays or ordered post-booking.

In line with Plastic Free July, FTE highlights some of the latest sustainability initiatives from Air NZ, SAS, Hi Fly, DXB, Etihad, Qantas and SIA.

The new luxury dining experience is aimed at offering premium passengers a pre-flight gourmet meal to maximise rest while travelling.

FTE met with Juha Järvinen, EVP Commercial, Virgin Atlantic to discuss future plans, including the introduction of a game-changing Upper Class cabin.

Hong Kong Airlines has unveiled a new decorative amenity kit series that highlights Hong Kong’s vibrant culture through a collaboration with local artists.

The new First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy Class seats will feature the latest technology and design to offer comfort and convenience to passengers.

FlixBus has partnered with Inflight VR to offer immersive entertainment to its passengers on three routes in and between France and Spain.
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