KLM has launched a new gifting service called ‘KLM Wannagives’, which allows people to surprise friends and family with a present while they are in the air.
REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
KLM has launched a new gifting service called ‘KLM Wannagives’, which allows people to surprise friends and family with a present while they are in the air.
Inmarsat has successfully launched the first of its Global Xpress satellites, bringing high-quality, wireless in-flight connectivity another step closer.
Air Canada has released details of the cabin and seating design for its Boeing 787 Dreamliners, the first of which will be delivered in spring 2014. View the video preview here.
In-flight connectivity provider Gogo has received a Supplemental Type Certificate to install its Ku-satellite technology on Boeing 747-400 aircraft.
Passengers flying with Southwest Airlines can now use onboard Wi-Fi from gate-to-gate thanks to Ku-band satellite connectivity from Global Eagle Entertainment.
Boeing has offered an insight into the in-flight experience of 2020 with the launch of the 777X, which will include a number of passenger-focused features, including repositioned windows and advanced cabin lighting.
A new concept for an economy airline seat that can be adjusted to increase or decrease seat width and allow for flexible pricing has been launched by design and innovation consultancy Seymourpowell.
EASA has approved the use of personal electronic devices (PEDs) in-flight and will publish guidelines for European airlines by the end of November.
Emirates is introducing 50 hours of new children’s IFE content to keep young customers entertained and their parents relaxed during the winter holiday season.
Russian airline Transaero is expanding its Transaero Connect in-flight service, with a total of 30 aircraft to be connected by early 2014.
Gogo has launched its Text & Talk technology, which enables passengers to use their smartphones onboard, but it remains to be seen if airlines will embrace the service.
FTE spoke to Emirates’ Patrick Brannelly about the airline’s plans to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi within five years and live television onboard all flights.
FTE caught up with Boeing Company’s Rachelle Ornan to find out what the aircraft manufacturer has planned and what we can expect of the future onboard experience.
Southwest Airlines is teaming up with DISH to allow its passengers to borrow an iPad at their departure airport, watch content in-flight, and then return it once they land.
Hawaiian Airlines will introduce new Extra Comfort Economy seating in June 2014, offering passengers more legroom, priority boarding, power outlets and on-demand IFE.
Etihad Airways has introduced eight live television channels, which will broadcast news and sport on 21 of its widebody aircraft.
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