Onboard Hospitality Magazine’s Post

Japan Airlines has launched its First Class service with Gategourmet on the non-stop route from Sydney (SYD) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eZSUVuES gategroup #japan #JAL #gategroup #inflight #paxex #planefood

Our Technology and Retail Editor Stuart Forster talks retail innovation with Kevin Clark, CEO at Bluebox Aviation Systems; Sonja Arnorsdottir, CCO – Commercial from PLAY airlines and James Kelly, CCO at most. Highlights include digitalisation, personalisation and improving passenger engagement. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/emxYxTvt #retail #onboard #technology #inflight

International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced a collaboration with the Aviation Sustainability Forum (ASF) to launch a standardised Cabin Waste Composition Audit (CWCA), with the ASF Cabin Waste Composition Auditing Platform to be launched in September 2024. "Working with IATA to develop a cabin waste composition auditing standard for the sector is a significant step forward," said ASF Founder Matt Crane. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eE9iHX_5 #cabinwaste #aviation #sustainability Mike Pooley Alison Wells Sarah Klatt-Walsh

Passengers flying with Emirates consume 45 million luxury chocolates each year, the airline revealed 🍫 Emirates rotates its chocolate offering every three months. Hotel Chocolat, Godiva Chocolatier and Paccari Chocolate UK are some of the brands available. Currently onboard, coinciding with World Chocolate Day on July 7, is French chocolatier VALRHONA. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/eC2iDAsw #emirates #worldchocolateday #chocolates #luxury #catering

Onboard snacks need not be boring, says Cheesies – whose crunchy ambient cheese snack is giving the humble potato chip a run for its money 🧀 Check out this snack company putting a crunch into ambient cheese snacks. The Curators | B Corp™ Edward Hauck Max Rees British Airways Read on at https://lnkd.in/eAZsY5C3 #snacks #cheese #cheesesnack #onboard

An inflight map platform has introduced a simplified, high-contrast display designed specifically for passengers with visual, motor, and/or cognitive impairments ♿ The Accessibility Map from FlightPath3D extends its existing offering, prioritising accessibility while still providing key features that passengers expect. Optimised for passengers with specific needs, the high contrast displays, larger visuals and flexible navigation controls combine to deliver the map experience for which FlightPath3D is known 🗺 Find out more at https://lnkd.in/eTGJk_iT #inflightmap #accessibility #aviation #accessibilitymap #flightpath3d

A new airline has teamed up with fashion designer Ashi for its new uniforms. The lifestyle collection from Riyadh Air | طيران الرياض features cashmere outerwear, dresses and trousers made of fine wools, custom leather footwear, amethyst earrings and pillbox hats. Highlights included 15 looks for frontline men and women, which were revealed during Haute Couture Week in Paris, France. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/eNzKpW9A Ashi Studio #riyadhair #newuniform #crew #aviation

As the onboard catering landscape evolves to meet new market demands, Marcus Nilsson explains how En Route International is up to the task 🍽️ Highlights include onboard dining experiences, minimising environmental footprints and ensuring the resilience and efficiency of supply chains. Read on at https://lnkd.in/eX3TKHgx #enroute #onboard #diningexperience #catering

How can airlines further leverage their retail offering to a greater advantage? 💳 Stuart Forster takes a look at onboard retail to understand evolving trends relating to sales and opportunities to boost ancillary revenue. In terms of generating ancillary revenue for airlines, income from onboard retail is currently second only to takings generated from payments for transporting luggage 🛍️ Aleksejs Romanovs LSG Sky Chefs Amber Sky #onboard #retail #inflight