Up in the Air News

AirJapan, All Nippon Airways’ (ANA) new airline brand for medium-haul international routes, has unveiled select products and services to be introduced on its inaugural flights from February 2024.

Klaus Goersch, Chief Executive Officer, NEOM Airlines, shares how Saudi Arabia’s new carrier will deliver pioneering ideas and real innovation “as part of its DNA for ongoing development”.

SWISS is to offer travellers a totally new and more personalised ‘SWISS Senses’ travel experience from 2025. The centrepiece of the new customer product is a redesigned cabin for the airline’s long-haul aircraft.

Virgin Atlantic has formally joined SkyTeam, becoming the alliance’s first UK member airline and enhancing its transatlantic network, while providing “a consistent, seamless customer experience”.

Luxair has completed installation of nose-to-tail in-seat power from Burrana on the first of four Boeing 737-800 aircraft as part of its cabin upgrade programme to deliver an enhanced passenger experience.

Korean Air has launched a new Korean-style vegan meal as an inflight option, as it caters to the growing number of vegan passengers and strives to reduce carbon emissions through more eco-friendly catering choices.

Dr. Björn Becker, Head of Program Future Intercont Experience, Lufthansa Group, shares how the launch of Lufthansa Allegris redefines the airline’s approach to long-haul travel, plus its innovative use of the Metaverse.

Qantas has unveiled prototypes of the First and Business cabins on the Airbus A350 aircraft that will fly passengers non-stop from Australia to New York and London from late 2025.