Behind the Livery: A talk with JetBlue graphic designer Ciara Cordasco
A special livery is the result of an orchestrated collaboration across many departments at an airline, but before the many months or, in som... Continue Reading
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Massive CDG construction project to improve Air France #PaxEx
Looking for a smooth and convenient connecting hub in Europe? Historically the Air France operation at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris ha... Continue Reading
Altran autonomous cabin trolley promises on-demand future cabins
There are few things that cause seconds to minutes in the air to feel like they’re stretching into hours, but waiting for the flight attenda... Continue Reading
Learjet and Challenger – intensive care in the air
Germany’s expanding FAI Flight Ambulance organisation uses a fleet of specially equipped Learjet and Challenger bizjets to move critically i... Continue Reading
Servair brings a complementary technology offering: gategroup
Having acquired operational control of Air France KLM’s catering subsidiary Servair in December, Zurich-based inflight catering and retail g... Continue Reading
Aer Lingus spearheads growth at IAG
Aer Lingus is emerging as the shining star within IAG’s stable of airlines, British Airways’ new buy-on-board food service is here to stay, ... Continue Reading
Comfortable old seats and stellar service in Singapore Airlines first
It’s no surprise that Singapore Airlines, renowned for its attention to detail and customer service, provides an excellent first class produ... Continue Reading
Lufthansa’s commodity product challenge considered
How do we kill the idea that air travel is a commodity? As someone who is not particularly keen to pay more but who also wants a little bit ... Continue Reading
How the Legacy 450 was cleared for London City
Last May, Belgium’s ASL pioneered Embraer Legacy 450 operations from La Mole-St Tropez’s short runway. At a stroke, the aircraft became the ... Continue Reading
American premium services director details amenity kit design drivers
When American Airlines last month rolled out stylish new amenity kits for premium passengers on transcontinental and international flights, ... Continue Reading
Delta makes strategic competitive move with free meals on some flights
Travelers like free meals on longer flights. This statement is not hard to believe on its face, but Delta Air Lines has gone so far as to re... Continue Reading
Will London Stansted to New York LaGuardia in a Gulfstream be bliss?
Starting this spring, private jet operation Bliss Jet is offering a new premium transatlantic service linking Inflite Jet Centre’s VIP termi... Continue Reading
Designers deliver #PaxEx innovations for all five senses
Air travel can be an assault on the senses, but designers are working hard to turn what can feel like an overwhelming experience into a #Pax... Continue Reading
Brexit uncertainty clouds outlook for Ryanair and EasyJet
Continued Brexit uncertainty today prompted Ryanair to present a “cautious” outlook for the remainder of FY17, hot on the heels of low-cost ... Continue Reading
For one budget airline, humor is the differentiating amenity
At its most basic, an airline’s purpose is to safely fly passengers on routes for which they’ve purchased tickets. A flight is intended as t... Continue Reading
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