We are a step closer to finding out which recent aircraft cabin innovations will win the 2022 Crystal Cabin Awards. The shortlist included many fantastic contenders, but following the first official round of voting, 24 finalists have been put through to the final round. Did your favourite make it through?
Delta is accelerating its efforts to build a more sustainable and beneficial future for air travel. In 2022 the airline has been refreshing its onboard product offerings with artisan-made amenity kits, recycled bedding, reusable and biodegradable serviceware and premium canned wine
The World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) returns to Hamburg on 14-16 June as an in-person event, to celebrate its 10-year anniversary, post-pandemic bounceback, the latest innovations and the value of collaboration
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has launched two sustainable catering initiatives intended to reduce food waste from inflight meals on its short- and medium-haul flights
Ava Airways, a startup airline based in the Dominican Republic due to launch later this year, has entered into a partnership with Ada, to develop a self-service concept that will scale customer support, increase revenue opportunities, and enhance the passenger experience
Ipeco is introducing the Saros Beverage Maker with flow-through brewing capability and high-visibility indicator lighting for ease of use
Following the reveal of The Booth, the social space on Virgin Atlantic’s A350s with a leisure configuration, the airline has unveiled a series of new experiences that can be enjoyed in the zone, from wine tasting to cards
This morning saw the inaugural flight of Etihad Airways’ first Airbus A350-1000. The airline has taken a different cabin design direction from its B787s and A380s, with two travel classes and forward-facing suites, while maintaining a sense of brand consistency
Do you admire someone’s work in the catering and onboard services sector? The deadline to nominate them for their hard work and contributions to the sector has been extended to 13th April
The Crystal Cabin Award, the foremost international prize for innovation in the aircraft cabin, is returning as an in-person event in 2022. The high-calibre judging panel has some tough work ahead to assess the shortlist of innovations, with key themes being sustainability, digitalisation and flexibility
