A new report has found that the ancillary revenues generated by airlines are exceeding overall airline revenues. The figures from 58 airlines show that total ancillary revenues increased 13.4% in 2025, compared with a 7.2% increase in total revenues
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JetBlue has revealed details of BlueFirst, its new domestic first-class experience due to launch this autumn/fall. BlueFirst offers extra space and comfort, and brings in luxury food and beverage offerings, customisable through the seatback display
From Goldfish to nuts and cookies, economy-class travellers with American Airlines have new complimentary inflight treats to look forward to
The World Aviation Festival (WAF) is launching the Ancillary Arena pitch competition, which will give start-ups, entrepreneurs and innovators the opportunity to pitch their ancillary revenue concepts to a panel of airline experts
Inflight Feed has announced details of its global Inflight Lab events for 2026–2027. These free-to-attend hands-on events bring together airline inflight, catering and product teams to solve real onboard challenges
IFSA Global Expo is an important annual event for the inflight services sector, where airline executives, catering companies and suppliers, and many other industry players assemble every year to learn, collaborate, and try the latest products and technologies. There are new developments for the 2026 event in September, as well as the return of visitor favourites
Emirates Engineering has created Material Futures Studio, an initiative that challenges university students to consider how retired aircraft materials can be repurposed into new products to reduce waste
The application window for the 2026 RedCabin Trinity Award, an awards programme that recognises innovation in aircraft cabin interiors, is now open.
The Inflight Lab in Vienna brought together 30 airline and industry professionals for two days of hands-on collaboration relating to inflight food and beverages, and the onboard experience
Food safety is a crucial factor for airlines, which need to prevent any foodborne illnesses that can cause sickness in passengers and crew. Unlike food safety breaches and recalls on the ground, unique circumstances can escalate these issues in the air