As part of its commitment to eliminate all single-use plastics in its operations by 2023, LATAM has changed the materials of all onboard service elements in the Economy cabin, eliminating 1,200 tons of plastic
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In the face of international trade sanctions, Russian flag carrier, Aeroflot, has had to look inward for its future aircraft needs. The airline has signed an agreement of intent with United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) to purchase 339 Russian-built aircraft that will serve as its future fleet
Emirates has selected Thales’ Avant Up IFE system for its new fleet of A350s, with deliveries beginning in 2024. Features will include 4K QLED HDR IFE displays, USB-C fast charging and a personalised entertainment experience
Inmarsat has been selected as the IFC provider for Qatar Airways’ Boeing 787-9 and 737-10 fleet, which is good news for football fans heading to Doha. Inmarsat’s GX Aviation service has previously been rolled out on other aircraft in the airline’s fleet and, under the new agreement, it has already been activated on the first seven B787-9s
Lufthansa has taken delivery of a new aircraft type into its fleet, the Boeing 787. The Dreamliner (registered D-ABPA) is the first of 32 B787s due to be delivered to the airline by 2027, but its cabin is still a work in progress
For the next three months, two top chefs from the two-Michelin-starred Pavillon restaurant will be treating SWISS’s premium travellers to their modern interpretation of French haute cuisine, with a Zurich twist
Meet Emirates’ newest brand ambassador, Gerry the Goose, and take a gander at how he enjoys a more relaxed flying option for his winter migration. Jerry shakes off his feathers and travels in premium economy class while his flock fly the exhausting way
Vietnam Airlines has signed a deal with PressReader for access to its digital newspaper and magazine platform. The platform will be integrated into the Vietnam Airlines app and the content made available for passengers
Emirates has revealed plans for a full cabin refresh of 120 A380 and B777 aircraft. The airline believes this is the biggest fleet retrofit project ever, and expects to achieve a turnaround time of 16 days per aircraft between November 2022 and April 2025
The airline group reports that its operational improvement initiatives have helped its progress in restoring customer service levels to pre-pandemic norms