3M and Safran partner to design cleaner aircraft interiors
3M has signed a deal with Safran to provide hygiene technologies for ‘Travel Safe’, an initiative to enhance cabin cleanliness and boost passenger confidence
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Factorydesign’s HeadZone concept hits the market
Factorydesign has announced that following “significant interest” from airlines in HeadZone, its Covid-safe passenger separation concept, it has partnered with Global Aviation to manufacture and distribute the design
Delta extends blocked middle seat offer
Delta has announced that it will continue blocking middle seats in economy class until 30 March, 2021. Delta is the only US airline to extend this initiative, with a view to providing added confidence and reassurance for customers booking future travel plans, at a time when load factors allow
Emirates rated “safest airline in the world” in its response to Covid-19
Emirates has been rated the safest airline in the world in its response to the Covid-19 Pandemic according to the Safe Travel Barometer, topping the ranks with a ‘Safe Travel Score’ of 4.4 out of 5.0 among 230+ airlines evaluated worldwide
United flies first Covid-secure transatlantic route
Today saw United customers travelling from NY to London become the first to experience the airline’s pilot programme for Covid-safe transatlantic flights. The airline provided free rapid tests to every passenger and crew member, with a negative test required prior to boarding
BA and Lufthansa awarded Skytrax Covid-19 airline safety ratings
British Airways and Lufthansa have become the first airlines in the world to be given a COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating by Skytrax. These safety ratings are part of the Skytrax Travel Safely programme
Delta installs antimicrobial LEDs in aircraft lavatories
Following a partnership first announced at CES 2020, Delta Air Lines is beginning installation of Vyv, an antimicrobial visible spectrum LED light, above its lavatory sinks and countertops
EU funding for Covid-safe patient air transport needs fast-tracking
The safe air transport of contagious patients is essential for optimising hospital capacity during the second spike of Covid-19, according to EpiGuard, a Norwegian company that specialises in the safe transportation of contagious patients
Ray explains United’s accessible mobile app
Meet Ray Campbell, a member of United’s digital team who is visually impaired and sits on the board of the American Council of the Blind. Ray played a key role in helping redesign the United app with accessibility in mind, and in this video he explains how the enhanced mobile app gives people with visual disabilities more independence while travelling
United Airlines redesigns mobile app for people with visual disabilities
United Airlines has enhanced its mobile app to make travel easier for people with visual disabilities. The airline has adjusted colour contrast, spacing between graphics, and optimised the app for screen-reader technologies