Up in the Air News

United is the first U.S. airline to add Braille to aircraft interiors, so travellers with visual disabilities can more easily navigate the cabin, “making the flying experience more inclusive and accessible”.

SAUDIA has unveiled a range of cutting-edge seat models for its upcoming fleet, and to retrofit its current fleet, as part of an array of innovative initiatives aimed at revolutionising the travel experience.

British Airways has doubled the content available for travellers to watch through its inflight entertainment system since the start of the year, enhancing CX with a wide range of brand-new content onboard.

SWISS has introduced free use of the internet for chat services such as WhatsApp on all long-haul flights. The new facility is available in all classes of travel, throughout the flight and with no data limit.

SkyTeam has introduced a ‘Carry-on Calculator’ tool, which compares the hand baggage allowances of every member airline in the traveller’s schedule as part of efforts to deliver a “seamless customer journey”.

In this deep-dive interview, Tony Thompson, Founder and CEO, Air Cahana, shares the new California-based airline’s mission to decarbonise aviation and welcome in a “Third Golden Age of Aviation” by 2030.

Air Canada has announced products and services designed to add convenience to its onboard experience. These include expanded inflight F&B, family-friendly IFE options, and advances to the Air Canada App.

The United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund – a way for companies and consumers to come together and increase the supply of SAF through the support of start-ups – has grown to nearly $200 million.