Discover Airlines, a Germany-based leisure airline that is part of Lufthansa Group, has installed the Aerena Inseat System by AERQ, making it the launch customer. The installation marks an important milestone for AERQ, as an STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) covering the installation of the Aerena system has been issued by EASA
Author: Adam Gavine
The organisers of the Passenger Experience Conference (PEC), part of the Aircraft Interiors Expo event in Hamburg, have released the first details of this year’s programme. The one-day event will return on 27th May, with key topics being how to improve onboard environments, services, and the wider passenger experience
JetBlue is marking the onset of springtime with a few fresh treats in its onboard experience, from amenities to dining, entertainment and more, all with a New York theme
100 organisations have been identified as being the most innovative companies in the world. The list, compiled by Clarivate based on intellectual property filings, saw Safran come in at 46th position, between Airbus and Boeing
Etihad Airways is making efforts to ease the travel experience for passengers observing the holy month of Ramadan. Starting from 10th March, passengers across all Etihad cabin classes to select destinations will be offered special amenities, Iftar meals, and dedicated prayer facilities
Airports Council International (ACI) World has announced its list of the best airports in the world in terms of customer experience, as chosen by passengers, based on 595,000 surveys collected during 2023. More than 400 airports were rated – where does your favourite airport rank?
Key themes of the March 2024 issue include how to improve entrance areas, a look at the Russian cabin industry under sanctions, IFC, BermudAir’s sustainable seat design, window design, and much more
British Airways has announced more than 600 initiatives which it says will ‘transform the airline’, as part of a £7 billion transformation plan. Headline investments include a brand-new First suite, and new seats and cabin interiors for short-haul
US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced a new proposed rule from the US Department of Transportation that would ensure airline passengers who use wheelchairs can travel safely and with more dignity. He says the rule would represent the largest expansion of rights for airline passengers who use wheelchairs since its seat-strapping rule in 2008
The Sustainable Design Summit (SDS) has announced its transformation from an annual in-person event into a year-round platform for discussion of sustainable design. The show’s new format has also expanded to include all hospitality travel interiors, including cruise, aviation, hotel and resort, and now also rail and automotive