KLM is working to reduce waste in its inflight catering by up to 63%, through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The airline says the use of AI programs will enable it to better predict how many passengers who have booked will actually board their flight – a prediction that is not as simple as it may sound
Qatar Airways has entered into a catering partnership with Gategroup that covers collaboration on passenger dining experiences (both inflight and in lounges), sourcing and procurement, healthy eating, and sustainability
Lufthansa Group’s IFEC contract renewal with Spafax extends through 2028, with goals of enhancing technical integration, branding, and more for all five airlines making up the aviation group
Air India has selected Recaro Aircraft Seating to supply the premium economy and economy seating for its widebody expansion programme – part of its record-setting order of 470 aircraft. The contract is for more than 22,000 Recaro seats to be installed in the airline’s linefit and retrofit twin-aisle programmes over the next five to six years
This rendered flythrough gives a taste of the next generation of Southwest Airlines’ Boeing 737 MAX cabin interiors and seats, ahead of their introduction in 2025
Southwest Airlines has revealed a redesigned aircraft cabin interior for its new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, deliveries of which begin next year. The design is intended to be distinctive in the competitive US domestic and transcontinental air travel markets, and to communicate Southwest’s brand
British Airways is marking the Year of the Dragon with a few special touches. During the Chinese lunar new year festival, customers on select routes can enjoy traditional festive inflight dining with dishes that signify luck and prosperity
From 1st February, business-class passengers onboard Emirates aircraft can enjoy a collection of clothing designed for lounging and sleeping. The collection represents a multimillion dollar investment for the airline
Iberia is bringing in new toiletry bags created by Teresa Helbig, a Catalan designer who has also created the Spanish airline’s new uniforms. Sustainability was the focus of the amenity kit design, from contents to production
The Crystal Cabin Award Association – the non-profit organisation that oversees the world’s biggest industry award for innovation in the aircraft cabin – has announced that Ralf Gust, managing director of Hamburg Aviation, is its new president
