- Take off on a Culinary Journey with Cathay Pacific[Oct. 29, 2019]
Cathay Pacific is elevating its Economy Class inflight dining experience with an exciting new menu developed in collaboration with Hong Kong's most dynamic food and hospitality group, Black Sheep Restaurants.
- Emirates Opens Newly Refurbished Airport Lounge in Shanghai[Oct. 30, 2019]
Emirates recently officially unveiled its newly refurbished airport lounge at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, offering refreshed levels of comfort, hospitality and convenience to Emirates First and Business Class customers as well as Platinum and Gold members of the airline's loyalty programme, Skywards.
- In-Flight Catering Market: Rising Air Traffic Together with Premium Quality Food Demand to Drive the Growth[Oct. 22, 2019]
As per International Air Transport Association (IATA), the domestic and international air traffic witnessed significant growth in 2017. Moreover, IATA predicts the number of air travelers to double by 2035. Owing to target in-flight catering market opportunities created by ever growing air traffic, airlines are offering premium in-flight catering services to attract more customers and thereby expanding their business.
- More Control, Less Waiting - Top Priorities for Passengers[Oct. 16, 2019]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2019 Global Passenger Survey showing that passengers are looking to technology to improve their travel experience.
- Alaska Airlines Doubles Down on El Al Partnership with Loyalty Promotion[Oct. 13, 2019]
In May, Seattle-based Alaska Airlines announced a loyalty partnership with EL Al Israel Airlines that would allow travelers on both carriers to earn miles when flying on the partner airline. Now, Alaska is doubling-down on at least part of that relationship by offering a double mile promotion between San Francisco International and Tel Aviv airports.
- Etihad Airways Together with Abu Dhabi Airports Becomes First Airline and the First Airport in the Region to Trial the Use of Autonomous Wheelchairs[Sep. 23, 2019]
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates has launched an innovative trial of autonomous wheelchairs at Abu Dhabi International Airport, in advance of its move to the new Midfield Terminal. The trial is a partnership between Etihad Airways and Abu Dhabi Airports in collaboration with personal electric vehicle supplier WHILL and information technology company SITA.
- Airline Companies Shake up In-Flight Service[Sep. 10, 2019]
China's civil aviation authority said airline companies can decide whether to provide passengers in-flight meal services in order to ensure flight safety, Chinanews.com reported.
- China Southern Introduces 'One Passenger Multiple Seats' Service[Aug. 19, 2019]
China Southern Airlines (China Southern), the country's largest air carrier, has introduced a new service that allows one passenger to buy multiple seats, the airline announced in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Saturday.
- CAAC to Pilot Direct Luggage Transfer Services at 29 Airports[Aug. 16, 2019]
China's civil aviation authority announced a pilot plan to carry out direct luggage transfer services at 29 domestic airports across the country, a move to simplify boarding procedures and reduce transfer time for air passengers.
- Taking the Surprise Out of Flying: Delta's One-Stop-Shop for Travel Day Forecasts[Aug. 15, 2019]
Information about Delta's daily operational outlook will now be directly at customers' fingertips with the launch of SkyWatch Daily Outlook -- a customer-facing operational communications page. Starting Aug. 12, the page will be updated twice a day on weekdays and once a day Saturday through Sunday with the goal of communicating to customers about what to expect from the day's anticipated flight operations in an easily digestible format and language of their choosing.