Finnair will introduce a personalised, on-demand meal service and introduce Finnish textiles and patterns for its new A350 cabins.


Finnair will introduce a personalised, on-demand meal service and introduce Finnish textiles and patterns for its new A350 cabins.

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

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

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.
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The Economy PLUS fare includes access to priority check-in and security lanes, in-flight meal and drinks, and a more generous baggage allowance.

The two parties are co-developing a “CrewTab” solution, which is being designed to enhance in-flight service delivery and increase personalisation.

Economy passengers flying between Los Angeles and New York, and between San Francisco and New York, will be offered complimentary meals.

Delta Air Lines is re-introducing complimentary meals for economy class passengers on a number of its longest domestic flights.

Finnair is the first airline in the world to allow passengers to pay for in-flight purchases using Alipay, which is popular among Chinese travellers.

FTE explores the latest technologies and trends that will play a crucial role in reshaping the air transport industry in 2017.

Delta is unveiling a new improved onboard lineup snack offering, including larger portions and more variety for customers while supporting its mission of continuing to invest in the overall onboard experience.

Emirates has introduced a new Christmas menu across all cabin classes featuring traditional festive meals, reflecting on its commitment to providing regional and seasonal offering.

A study from Accenture has found that many airline executives feel they are falling short in their bids to improve the passenger experience.

The FTE Airline Passenger Experience Power List recognises the top 25 most empowered airline customer experience leaders who can drive passenger experience improvements.

C-level airline executives are invited to the Digital Transformation of Passenger Experience session and the launch of the Official Airlines Rating System.
Lufthansa’s passengers can now download digital newspapers and magazines and reserve items to purchase on board before they even start their journey.
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