Leeds Bradford Airport improves catering for lounges

Calum McLaren, Divisional Managing Director, Elior, and John Cunliffe, Commercial and Strategy Director, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) celebrate the brand-new lounge catering services at the LBA launch event. Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has appointed international catering operator Elior to provide food and drink services for its lounges. This includes a wider range of options, with […]

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Air India elevates CX with Thales’ AVANT Up IFE solution

Air India has selected Thales’ AVANT Up inflight entertainment (IFE) solution for its fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft, as it aims to “provide passengers with a unique onboard entertainment system”. Photo: Thales Air India has selected Thales’ AVANT Up inflight entertainment (IFE) solution, with the aim to deliver engaging and memorable guest experiences. Thales […]

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Jonair and Ink Innovation collaborate on better check-in & boarding

Swedish airline Jonair is collaborating with travel technology provider Ink Innovation to deploy the Ink Mobile Agent. The passenger handling application will enhance check-in and boarding processes. Swedish airline Jonair Affärsflyg AB is collaborating with travel technology provider Ink Innovation to deploy the Ink Mobile Agent. The passenger handling application will enhance Jonair’s check-in and […]

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Alaska Airlines adds exclusive beer to premium beverage line-up

Alaska Airlines is serving its first-ever custom craft beer exclusively brewed for the carrier and offered complimentary in First and Premium Class, and for purchase in the Main Cabin and select lounges. Photo: Ingrid Barrentine / Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines is now serving its first-ever custom craft beer exclusively brewed for the carrier by Seattle-based […]

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Royal Brunei Airlines enhances passenger comfort with 787 order

Royal Brunei Airlines has announced it will purchase four Boeing 787s to renew its widebody fleet. Selection of the 787-9 supports the airline’s sustainability goals and focus on passenger comfort and innovation. Royal Brunei Airlines has announced it will purchase four Boeing 787 Dreamliners to renew its widebody fleet. Its selection of the 787-9 supports […]

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Glasgow Airport launches digital twin funding competition

Glasgow Airport, in collaboration with Connected Places Catapult, has launched the Living Lab Digital Twin Competition, with the aim of developing digital twin technologies in a live aviation environment. Glasgow Airport, in collaboration with Connected Places Catapult, has launched the Living Lab Digital Twin Competition, which will make up to £70,000 available to a company […]

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ORD to receive additional $40 million to upgrade CX in T3

Chicago O’Hare International Airport is to receive an additional $40 million in Airport Terminal Program grant funds. The grant will be used to upgrade customer amenities, improve security screening and expand accessibility at Terminal 3. Chicago O’Hare International Airport is to receive an additional $40 million in Airport Terminal Program grant funds from the Bipartisan […]

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New joint venture launches Hong Kong International Airport lounge

Airport Dimensions, SSP and Travel Food Services have formed a new partnership to offer travellers an exclusive lounge destination at Hong Kong International Airport. Called Kyra, the new lounge is expected to open in summer 2024. Airport Dimensions, SSP and Travel Food Services have formed a new partnership to offer travellers an exclusive lounge destination […]

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Qatar Airways and gategroup partnership to elevate inflight dining

Qatar Airways and gategroup have announced a new catering partnership to elevate inflight dining. They will collaborate on passenger dining experiences, procurement, healthy eating, and sustainability. Qatar Airways and gategroup have announced a new catering partnership to elevate inflight dining, structured through a Business Management Agreement that will see collaboration on passenger dining experiences, sourcing […]

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Changi Airport enhancing sustainability with solar panel system

Changi Airport Group – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 19-20 November 2024 – is installing a new rooftop solar panel system, reducing carbon emissions by 20,000 tonnes each year. Changi Airport Group (CAG) – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 19-20 November 2024 – has appointed Keppel to design, build, […]

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