Up in the Air News

FTE paid a visit to the APEX/IFSA EXPO after FTE Global 2013, where we explored the latest trends in onboard entertainment, connectivity and cabin design.

Passengers flying short-haul with Virgin Australia can now stream entertainment via their own mobile devices thanks to the launch of a new wireless IFE system.

Daniel Baron, Managing Director, LIFT Strategic Design, offers expert insight on how airlines can deliver an in-flight ‘wow’ factor while also increasing brand loyalty and yield.   

Delta Air Lines flight attendants have been issued with Microsoft Windows Phone 8 devices to streamline onboard purchases and provide improved transaction times.

Domestic air passengers in the UK could soon have access to superfast in-flight Wi-Fi under plans being explored by Ofcom, the communications watchdog. 

Utilising new technologies to increase ancillary revenue is the subject of our final instalment of a three-part report by Raymond Kollau, Founder of airlinetrends.com.

Virgin Atlantic’s domestic venture, Little Red, has taken an inventive approach to in-flight entertainment by introducing live music and stand-up comedy onboard its flights.

Timothy Miller, TEAGUE’s Senior Design Strategist, outlines how the industry can deliver on its promise of revolutionising the onboard experience for passengers.