Design for passenger pleasure: six senses of appeal
Like hotels and stores, and other public spaces, the combined sensory impact of the aircraft cabin – what we refer to as ambiance R... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Food and Beverages
Press Release: Gate Gourmet Germany to acquire SCK Services GmbH
Gate Gourmet has reached an agreement to acquire the operating assets and customer contracts of the SCK Sky Catering Kitchen Group of compan... Continue Reading
Airlines are finally getting crafty with beers
It was not all that long ago that beer lovers aboard flights were under-served. While many airlines showcased their sommelier-chosen wine of... Continue Reading
Buy-your-way-in goes first class with new Plaza Premium lounge
Plaza Premium’s network of pay-to-access lounges has long been a staple of international business and premium leisure travellers, either whe... 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
France is in the air – and now in Air France’s bright lounge
Over the years we’ve seen airlines take inspiration for — and artwork within — their lounge spaces from a wide variety of sources, but Air F... Continue Reading
JAL’s oenological blends trickle down the wine glass and the cabin
It’s not often that you see expertise and investment made in business and first class moving into economy. Trickle-down #PaxEx seems to be a... Continue Reading
Press Release: Airport restaurateur HMSHost to eliminate plastic straws
Your favorite North American airport restaurants and travel venues are eliminating plastic straws thanks to global restaurateur HMSHost. The... Continue Reading
Press Release: Lufthansa B/C passengers can dine like an astronaut
This summer, space enthusiasts have something to look forward to. In July and August, Lufthansa will offer its Business Class passengers on ... Continue Reading
Press Release: After labour pact, KLM to launch efficient economy service
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will offer a new Economy Class service concept aboard its intercontinental flights. The decision follows a new coll... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: When the train beats the plane
Just how attractive is a high-speed rail network to passengers? Having travelled extensively on numerous countries’ HSR systems, I’ve always... Continue Reading
Press Release: Qatar Airways launches new premium dining experience
Qatar Airways has launched an exciting new on-board dining experience for its Premium customers, starting with its European routes. The new ... Continue Reading
Press Release: LSG presents “Evertaste” brand for packaged products
The LSG Group proudly presents its new expert brand for packaged products and convenience food solutions for airline, train and retail custo... Continue Reading
Press Release: gategroup, Black Swan team to transform airline retail
gateretail, a member of gategroup, the global leader in airline catering and retail-on-board and hospitality products and services, and pred... Continue Reading
BA pulls off a year-end feast in Club Europe, sort of
It’s a Christmas miracle: after a half-dozen flights during which I’d almost given up hope, British Airways finally served a decent meal in ... Continue Reading
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