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.

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.

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, 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

As the leading airline in the fight against exploitation, Delta Air Lines has now provided more than 100 flights to help transport trafficking survivors and victims through SkyWish, a mileage donation program, in partnership with Polaris. Today, Delta is also contributing an additional US$1.5 million to Polaris in continued support of the organization and National Human Trafficking Hotline, which connects victims and survivors of sex and labor trafficking with services to get help and stay safe.

China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines are planning to introduce battery-free electronic baggage-checking tags, that allow passengers to track the luggage status on their mobile phones, at the Beijing Daxing International Airport from next month.