- Sexual Misconduct on Crowded Airlines Is Happening More Often. What Airlines Are Doing about It[Dec. 31, 2018]
The man shuffled into the flight late, after all the other passengers were seated. He acted "like he was jumping out of his skin," recalled the woman in the next seat.
- Airlines On Board Plastic-Free Flight Initiatives[Dec. 30, 2018]
The fight against plastic has taken flight, as airlines are taking stock of their consumption of single use items. Plastic abounds throughout airplane foodservice, as straws, cutlery, drink stir sticks and other items offered to passengers are typically designed for individual and temporary use.
- Ethiopian Implements IATA's Fast Travel Self Check-in Initiative[Dec. 28, 2018]
Ethiopian Airlines, the Largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX Certified Four Star Global Airline, is pleased to announce to its customers worldwide that it has fully implemented Self Check-in Initiative, enabling its customers to check- in using their mobile device and avoid queues at the airport.
- British Airways' Customers Experience the High Life Through Virtual Reality Experience[Dec. 23, 2018]
British Airways' customers are getting a taste of what it's like to fly at the front of the aircraft as the airline trials cutting edge virtual reality technology at check-in desks at its home at Heathrow Terminal 5.
- Tis the Season for Emirates Festive Offerings[Dec. 18, 2018]
Emirates is bringing Christmas joy to the skies this December with a delicious festive menu on select flights and nostalgic films on board. Customers travelling for the holidays in December will enjoy several Christmas specials across all cabin classes on board and on the ground.
- JAL to Provide New Sign Language Interpretation Service[Dec. 11, 2018]
Japan Airlines announced a new service to improve accessibility for customers using Japanese sign language. (JSL) Starting today, JAL will offer video remote interpreting services at select customer service centers in Japan.
- Santé! Cathay Pacific First Class cellar welcomes Chateau Montrose[Dec. 07, 2018]
Cathay Pacific's award-winning First Class wine cellar is soon to be enriched by the airline's new partnership with Chateau Montrose - one of Bordeaux's leading wineries. The partnership was unveiled during a spectacular wine dinner in Hong Kong which featured an exceptional selection of vintages from Chateau Montrose paired with a specially designed degustation menu.
- JAL Announces New Set of Inflight Meals for Premium Economy and Economy Class on Short-haul International Flights[Nov. 30, 2018]
Japan Airlines (JAL) has been offering innovative inflight meal options under the concept of JAL Kitchen Gallery, featured in Premium Economy and Economy Class service. Starting December 1, 2018, JAL will be serving a fresh set of inflight meals supervised by the chefs representing JAL Royal Catering Co., Ltd., which was founded in 1992 as a joint venture between Japan Airlines and Royal Holdings Co., Ltd. The company currently serves over 14,300 meals per day on JAL`s international flights.
- Ethiopian Airlines to Facilitate Visa Hub Service for Chinese Travelers[Nov. 29, 2018]
Ethiopia's flag carrier Ethiopian Airlines (ET) is to facilitate a visa hub service starting January 2019 for Chinese travelling to 35 African countries, an Ethiopian official said on Wednesday.
- JAL Features Air Soup Stock Tokyo on International Flights[Nov. 21, 2018]
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Soup Stock Tokyo Co., Ltd. today announced their newest inflight meal, which will be served in Premium Economy and Economy Class for flights to Europe, North America, and Australia starting December 1, 2018. This will be the fifth installment since the two companies` collaborated to create "Air Soup Stock Tokyo" in December 2014.