REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
Luxury onboard apartments, Big Data and self-scaling onboard Wi-Fi all feature on this year’s 10 most popular ‘Up in the Air’ stories. Find out what else made the list.
One year after closing its merger with US Airways, American Airlines is looking ahead to 2015 and beyond with more than $2 billion in investments, which will include fully lie-flat seats, international WiFi, and more inflight entertainment options.
Air France and Orange will offer Wi-Fi access onboard two Airbus A320s on short and medium-haul networks during a three-month trial phase, from summer 2015. This will allow passengers to surf the internet, read their emails, watch live TV, or enjoy their favourite series.
Japan Airlines’ new B787-8 has been equipped with the Thales AVANT in-flight entertainment system, making it the first airline in Asia to carry the state-of-the-art technology.
Artefact’s Mike Lemmon explores how airlines can deliver meaningful innovations in economy class and how we can restore a sense of wonder to air travel.
Cathay Pacific and Tourvest Inflight Retail Services offer their thoughts on how technology, personalisation and staff training can help boost in-flight sales.
Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
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A partnership between Southwest Airlines and Beats Music means passengers can now access bespoke playlists on their own electronic devices.
British Airways has started trials of a hi-tech blanket, which through the use of neuro-sensors changes colour to reflect passengers’ moods while onboard.
JetBlue has launched its premium product, Mint, on the JFK-LAX route, offering private suites, flat-bed seats and 15-inch in-flight entertainment screens.
British Airways is retrofitting 95 of its short-haul aircraft with new seats and a refreshed cabin design, starting immediately with its Airbus A320s.
10-12 June 2025, Dublin
Empowering the airline sector to profit from collaborative digital retailing opportunities at every step of the journey
10-12 June 2025, Dublin
A gathering of air transport’s digital and innovation leaders, creative designers and progressive minds who will inspire one another and reimagine travel together.
09-11 Sep 2025, California
Where the world's most progressive travel facilitators define tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger experience
11-12 November 2025, Singapore
Connecting vendors with airline and airport executives to transform tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger journey across Asia-Pacific
JetBlue has launched its premium product, Mint, on the JFK-LAX route, offering private suites, flat-bed seats and 15-inch in-flight entertainment screens.
British Airways is retrofitting 95 of its short-haul aircraft with new seats and a refreshed cabin design, starting immediately with its Airbus A320s.
FTE looks at how low cost carriers such as Southwest, JetBlue, Vueling, Ryanair and PEOPLExpress are helping to improve the in-flight passenger experience.
LOT Polish Airlines has introduced a new Economy Plus product, added a lower cost Economy Simple option, and upgraded its Business Class service.
FTE takes a look at the benefits of leveraging Big Data for airlines, and explores how the likes of Delta, Boxever and GuestLogix think it can improve the passenger experience.
The first two-class A330 has been added to the Philippine Airlines fleet, and it includes flat-bed seats, wireless IFE and Wi-Fi connectivity.
FTE looks at how the likes of Etihad, Air France, Emirates and American Airlines are investing in premium cabins to attract high-end customers and drive loyalty.
Etihad Airways has launched the first ever three-room onboard apartment, and unveiled major cabin upgrades across all classes of its A380s and B787s.
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