US big three airlines consolidate business class changes, slowly
It’s been a while since we’ve had big changes out of the US big three in business class, with both Delta and United focused on their rollout... Continue Reading
Services
Airbus lists #PaxEx portion of fast-growing services market
Forecasting a $4.6 trillion twenty-year market for commercial aircraft services, Airbus is clearly angling for a greater slice of the aircra... Continue Reading
Delta Air Lines wants you to sweat it out
Jet Lag. Everyone gets it and everyone has a different way of dealing with it. For some it’s coffee and Advil. For others, it’s a hot shower... Continue Reading
Alaska Airlines has wine-lovers covered with ‘Wine Flies Free’ program
If you’ve ever tried to pack a bottle of wine in your checked luggage, then you know how precarious the job can be, usually involving plasti... Continue Reading
Oh baby: Mamava pods populating airports
If babies aren’t part of your world, you may not notice the slightly ovoid, stand-alone pods popping up in airports in North America. Or you... Continue Reading
Airlines could improve PaxEx planning using Routehappy KPI analytics
Routehappy by ATPCO has been extending the reach of its rich-content Routehappy Hub, Universal Ticket Attributes (UTAs) and Amenities integr... Continue Reading
Air Canada sees end date in sight for onboard newspapers
Four years ago, Runway Girl Network asked – can inflight magazines survive a digital world? At that time, passengers had just been given the... Continue Reading
As Alitalia struggles to be in the black, new uniforms go back to navy
Facing an uncertain future and very much in the red, Alitalia has unveiled new uniforms which bring the airline back to navy. The new look f... Continue Reading
Child separation policies may compromise anti-trafficking initiatives
An unconfirmed story making the rounds on social media yesterday of a flight attendant who expressed heartbreak after transporting a group o... Continue Reading
Revamping its app, United wants “to go where you are”
When it comes to technology and innovation, United Airlines EVP of Technology and Chief Digital Officer Linda Jojo says flexibility and a fo... Continue Reading
Delta’s new fashion-forward uniforms have taken to the skies
“No more navy.” That’s what Delta executives told fashion designer and Project Runway judge Zac Posen when they approached him to redesign t... Continue Reading
Brand inspectors aim to maintain integrity of product and design
With billions invested in airline branding programs, getting a return in customer satisfaction and brand reputation is critical. Checking th... Continue Reading
New restraint system addresses airline passenger violence
A workplace conflict consultancy in Britain has developed a passenger restraint system which will be easier for crew to use while reducing t... Continue Reading
EU court ruling on wild cat strikes is wild card for airlines, passengers
The Court of Justice of the European Union announced this week that German leisure airline TUIfly will be responsible for paying compensatio... Continue Reading
KLM outlines challenges of reducing inflight catering waste
Dutch carrier KLM aims to halve the amount of residual waste from its onboard catering activities by 2025, but admits “slow” pro... Continue Reading
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