The shortlist has been revealed for the Crystal Cabin Awards 2018, for which Future Travel Experience is a Media Partner.

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The shortlist has been revealed for the Crystal Cabin Awards 2018, for which Future Travel Experience is a Media Partner.

Adient Aerospace is a joint venture that will develop, manufacture and sell a portfolio of seating products to airlines and aircraft leasing companies.

Panasonic Avionics says its third-generation network is built to meet the growing connectivity demands of airlines and their passengers.

The addition of audio description makes KLM’s inflight entertainment system more accessible for blind and visually impaired passengers.
Air NZ is trialling a customer service use case for the wireless Google Pixel Buds headphones, which enable live translation via the Google Pixel smartphone.

Delta One will be introduced on more US domestic routes from April 2018, and Sky Miles Medallion Members will be eligible for complimentary upgrades.

Emirates’ new First Class suites feature floor to ceiling sliding doors and design features inspired by the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

Finnair CCO Juha Järvinen discusses Alipay, artificial intelligence, virtual reality and simplifying the travel experience for Asian consumers.

Air Mauritius has chosen a two-class layout for its A350s, with 28 seats in business class and 298 in economy class.

From November 2017, Delta Air Lines will start a refresh of its international Main Cabin (economy class) dining experience.

Qantas has received its first Dreamliner, which Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce said “will reshape what people come to expect from international travel”.

FTE explores the current state of in-flight connectivity in Asia and examines whether airlines in the region are well positioned to turn connectivity into a profit centre.

The service will now be available to passengers flying long-haul from Doha to Africa and Asia, as well as Europe, the Americas and Australasia.

The trial will enable Air New Zealand to test the service and gauge customer uptake and feedback ahead of a wider rollout.

Lufthansa has partnered with REWE to enable passengers on long-haul flights to purchase groceries and arrange delivery to their home address.

The carrier has announced new content partnerships with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation (TCFF) and Fox Networks Group (FNG).
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