JAL’s signature Sky Time kiwi drink goes from strength to strength
Designing a signature beverage is a complicated endeavor for an airline, especially when it comes to getting the balance right between somet... Continue Reading
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Sustainable amenity kits are a thing of beauty in and out of the cabin
Amenity kits are always a welcome comfort, but doubly so when they reflect local culture and are good for the planet. Hawaiian Airlines is t... Continue Reading
Can we ‘gamify’ the design of the passenger experience?
Commercial airlines have already built gaming principles into their loyalty programs; miles and points schemes engage travelers with the bra... Continue Reading
Thai challenges Gulf airlines on idea that Middle East hubs are better
Many airlines have tried to restrict the growth of Gulf carriers Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways by lobbying governments via econ... Continue Reading
Reshaping UK aviation taxes could incentivize use of sustainable fuels
Rewarding airlines that use sustainable aviation fuels by cutting the amount of air passenger duty (APD) they pay to the UK Government could... Continue Reading
Tapping into real and “perceived” value with seat covers
When you board an aircraft and sink into your seat, you probably don’t think too much about the seat cover unless it is stained or ask... Continue Reading
Can Novotel’s bizarrely delightful Prosecco Barn room inspire airlines?
Everyone loves a special livery, the uniquely designed paint jobs that celebrate an airline’s history via a retrojet, a partnership with a b... Continue Reading
Social engineering, data manipulation prove key threats to airlines
While there is a lot of focus on dramatic cyber attacks on air transportation infrastructure leading to disruptions in power supply, broken ... Continue Reading
Singapore Airlines’ vertical farm-to-plane program shows promise
It’s a blustery, gray day as our rideshare rolls up to a hulking industrial building on the outskirts of Newark, New Jersey. Sandwiche... Continue Reading
Embraer boasts design benefits of E195-E2 Profit Hunter
Brazilian company Embraer has risen to become the third largest aircraft manufacturer in the world since being founded by entrepreneur Ozire... Continue Reading
Etihad, Air Arabia may seek EK-FZ benefits but with different PaxEx
Etihad Airways is known for opulence with its A380’s Residence and spacious first class, but it also has a quieter cost-conscious side. That... Continue Reading
MAX grounding shows aviation must nurture its corporate Cassandras
The mythical Cassandra was cursed with the gift of accurate prophecy that would never be believed. She correctly warned her people that thei... Continue Reading
In Conversation: Airline food with Nik Loukas
Nik Loukas from InflightFeed.com joins RGN deputy editor John Walton for a wide-ranging conversation about onboard catering and how airlines... Continue Reading
Lufthansa Technik merges nature and tech in VVIP jet design
Design for the next generation of high net worth individuals (HNWIs) requires merging nature with high-tech, Lufthansa Technik’s consu... Continue Reading
Passenger health over profits as AirAsia ends duty free cigarettes
Airlines are known for small margins and high fees, so it is unusual to see a carrier walk away from revenue. But AirAsia is doing just that... Continue Reading
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