Regulations covering doored business class mini-suites evolve
With the proliferation of business class doored mini-suites arriving alongside over a decade of first class suite products, how are aviation... Continue Reading
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British Airways marks Centenary with nod to its past
The year 2019 marks 100 years of heritage for British Airways. As the British often do, the airline has remained true to its roots, and is m... Continue Reading
Inside the boardroom: PaxEx a focus when Qantas selected A380 in 2000
When the Qantas board convened at 7am on the Friday before summer 2000, it had to assess acquiring a dozen frames of an aircraft that did no... Continue Reading
Ultima Thule: Finnair’s iconic glasses turn fifty
On the banks of a small lake in a tiny Finnish village sits the glass factory where every single one of Finnair’s signature Ultima Thule gla... Continue Reading
India’s airlines lead the way on female pilot recruitment
Indian airlines have some of the highest percentages of female pilots in the world, aided by generous maternity benefits which some employee... Continue Reading
From style to squid, Qantas’ first class lounges remain stars
It’s not often in passenger experience that anything remains among the world’s best for more than ten years. But during a recent trip to Aus... Continue Reading
Chinese New Year partnership reveals brand placement opportunities
Lucky Air recently raised some eyebrows with its limited Chinese New Year brand placement promotion with McDonald’s, but we shouldn’t ... Continue Reading
Baby blimp brings excitement to Carnival Cruise Line promotion
Cruise ships are known for making waves, but Carnival Cruise Line took to the skies to hype up its latest ship, using aerial advertising in ... Continue Reading
Internet of Trains: JR’s real-time crowding and accessibility app
What information do travelers need to improve their passenger experience? That’s the question that the JR East Train Info app from the East ... Continue Reading
Cathay Pacific takes tech and human approach to soft product evolution
Cathay Pacific is taking a multi-pronged approach to continuing the development of its onboard soft product, with the revamped business clas... Continue Reading
Irish firm SONAS Aviation eyes bizjet business for post-Brexit world
As it prepares to receive its Irish air operator certificate, business jet management and charter start-up SONAS Aviation is offering what i... Continue Reading
How will cabin classes evolve? Two industry experts weigh in
Change is needed in the skies, an evolution in the way airlines divide their cabins to match the changing needs of passengers and to optimiz... Continue Reading
Melbourne Airport focuses on design with shared use checkins
New technologies, space constraints and cost reductions via self-service options are driving airports to innovate in how they allocate and o... Continue Reading
Factors driving the perception of inflight comfort and discomfort
Airlines want to keep passengers comfortable, but the constraints of the cabin limit design options. A host of factors, both internal and ex... Continue Reading
Acumen execs on delivering customization in shorter timeframes
In a market driven by tight timelines for delivery, complex and often delicate certification processes and a high cost burden for developmen... Continue Reading
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