Category: Travel

Japan Airlines and Panasonic Avionics have revealed features of the inflight entertainment (IFE) system, digital solutions, and connectivity service installed on the carrier’s new Airbus A350-1000 fleet. Japan Airlines (JAL) and Panasonic Avionics Corporation have revealed features of the inflight entertainment (IFE) system, digital solutions, and connectivity service installed on the carrier’s new Airbus A350-1000 […]

KLM is minimising food waste using an AI programme that enables it to better predict how many passengers who have booked will actually board a flight. This means KLM achieves up to 63% less food waste. KLM is minimising onboard food waste using Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI programmes enable the airline to better predict how […]

Hawaiian Airlines has deployed Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency broadband internet. The carrier’s complimentary WiFi is rolling out on select A321neo aircraft as they are activated over the coming months. Hawaiian Airlines has deployed Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency broadband internet. The carrier’s WiFi, which is rolling out on select A321neo aircraft as they are activated over the coming […]

SITA – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and a Strategic Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – has published its 2023 Air Transport IT Insights report. SITA – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and a Strategic Partner of the FTE Baggage […]

iGA Istanbul Airport has declared 2024 the “Year of Investments”. The airport has announced an investment target of €656.5 million for 2024, including key focuses on passenger satisfaction and sustainability. iGA Istanbul Airport has declared 2024 the “Year of Investments”. The airport invested €160.1 million in 2023 and has announced an investment target of €656.5 […]

Jomo Kenyatta Airport in Nairobi has opened a new Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal 1D, reflecting its “dedication to providing passengers with top-notch amenities and comfort during their journey”. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi has opened a new Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal 1D. Covering an area of 366sqm and with a capacity of […]

Icelandair is collaborating with Omnevo on the deployment of a cutting-edge Electronic Point of Sale (ePOS) system. The partnership aims to revolutionise inflight services and enhance passenger experience. Icelandair is collaborating with Omnevo on the deployment of a cutting-edge Electronic Point of Sale (ePOS) system. The innovative partnership aims to revolutionise inflight services, advancing the […]

The 4th Reference Period (RP4) of the Single European Sky ATM Performance Scheme will begin on January 1, 2025. The European Commission has tasked EASA to prepare the Guidance Material that will support RP4 Safety implementation and measurement per Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/317. The Guidance Material has been published using the Agency’s Comment Response Tool […]

The FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub is a truly unique community, playing a crucial role in accelerating the speed at which industry stakeholders master utilisation of cutting-edge technologies. Members openly share expertise, experiences and inspiration year-round through curated virtual and live environments globally. This year, the FTE Hub is being reimagined – we are […]

Air Astana is committed to “creating exceptional inflight experiences” and recently received a five-star rating in the major airline category from the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) – the ninth time the airline has received an APEX award. In this interview, Yelena Obukhova, Vice-President Inflight Services, shares insights into Air Astana’s focus on personalisation, inflight entertainment, […]