Amidst cabin squeeze, airlines need to do better with bags
It couldn’t be clearer that there’s a squeeze in the cabin for carryon bags. Whether it’s Airbus’ Airspace, Bombardier’s Atmosphère, Zodiac’... Continue Reading
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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
Move over, Lufthansa first class terminal Frankfurt: Munich has you beat
Ask most frequent flyers or aspirational travellers which Lufthansa lounge is on their bucket list and they’ll tell you the first class term... Continue Reading
How the design of cabin safety equipment works
Following Southwest Airlines Flight 1380, there has been active speculation and energetic discussion on social media about possible design i... Continue Reading
Is the future of seatback thermoplastics really greige?
Settle down in your airline seat and look at the seatback in front of you. It’s almost certainly grey or beige. So is the armrest, and so is... Continue Reading
What can airline lounges learn from coworking spaces?
A friend who works commercial real estate recently asked me why airlines haven’t looked more to coworking spaces for inspirational ideas for... Continue Reading
“Bleisure”: terrible word, useful thinking concept for airline lounges
Of all the neologisms coined around the airline industry, “bleisure” is one of my least favourite, onomatopoetically speaking. But the idea ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Emirates and Etihad bring SkyLights to the lounge
Emirates is providing an immersive cinematic experience in its lounges in Dubai International Airport by providing Skylights theatre headset... Continue Reading
Press Release: Biometric tech is supporting better travel, says SITA
Biometric technology is emerging as the top solution for airlines and airports to automate identity checks amid rising passenger numbers. Th... Continue Reading
Press Release: British Airways passengers board at Orlando with a photo
Passengers flying with British Airways from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to London Gatwick are enjoying a secure and seamless departu... Continue Reading
Swiss doubles down on first class ground services
At a time when many airlines are making cuts to their first class services on the ground — either via the guillotine or salami slicer method... Continue Reading
Press Release: SWISS opens new Zurich First Class Lounge
Today, the new SWISS First Lounge A at Zurich Airport will open its doors. The 7,000 square feet lounge features check-in facilities, its ow... Continue Reading
Cathay Pacific unveils The Deck — but where is jiăbăn?
The much awaited refurbishment of the former Dragonair lounge near gate 16 at its Hong Kong International Airport hub opens next month, and ... Continue Reading
Press Release: SkyTeam announces new lounges in Santiago and Istanbul
Global airline alliance, SkyTeam, has announced two new branded lounges: one in Santiago, Chile and one at Istanbul’s new international airp... Continue Reading
Press Release: Australia and Thales to deploy world’s largest ATC system
Australia occupies a unique global position in the air traffic management (ATM) domain. The country’s Air Navigation Service Provider, Airse... Continue Reading
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