Inflight Service

EVA Air Introduces Maison Kitsuné Amenities in Royal Laurel Class

December 4, 2025 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky

EVA Air has teamed up with Maison Kitsuné to bring a fresh look and feel to the amenities on offer in Royal Laurel Class on long-haul routes. The new business-class amenity kits and sleepwear, curated and supplied by FORMIA, launched on October 3 alongside the carrier’s new Taoyuan–Dallas Fort Worth flights. A Lifestyle Brand Takes […]

Inflight Service

Qantas Introduces New Aesop Amenity Kits in Major First Class Upgrade

| Written by Joshua Kupietzky

This week, Qantas introduced a new First Class amenity kit created with Aesop for long-haul flights. Built around the generous provision of well-respected skincare items and thoughtful design, the kit sits at the center of a broader refresh of the A380 First Class experience. A First Class Partnership The new partnership between Qantas and Aesop […]

Entertainment & Connectivity

Kontron & Apios Jointly Develop Open White-Label IFEC Ecosystem

| Written by Stephanie Taylor

At this year’s Dubai Airshow, Kontron and Apios revealed that following an initial conversation at AIX in 2024, they have been jointly developing an open, white-label in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) platform that Kontron VP Business Development Jon Moseley refers to as “Android for the cabin.” Creating an “Android for the Cabin” Moseley recounted, “Both […]

Entertainment & Connectivity

Oman Selects Airbus OneSat for First National Satellite

December 2, 2025 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky

Oman has selected Airbus OneSat for the country’s first national telecommunications satellite, which will service the mobility sector, among others. The agreement places Space Communication Technologies (SCT), Oman’s national satellite operator, at the center of a long-term plan to build flexible, high-capacity communications services for both public and private users. With OmanSat-1, Oman positions itself […]

Airport Experience

Turkish Airlines Teams Up With Samsung to Launch Smart Tagged Baggage Service

| Written by Joshua Kupietzky

On Monday, Turkish Airlines announced the introduction of a new Smart Tagged Baggage service developed in partnership with Samsung that gives passengers a more accurate and convenient way to track their bags in real time. The carrier is the global launch airline for SmartThings technologies in baggage handling, raising the bar for the passenger experience. […]

Airport Experience

MIA Works with SITA to Enable Faster International Arrivals

November 27, 2025 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky

Miami International Airport (MIA) has worked with SITA and US Customs and Border Protection (US CBP) to introduce what it claims is the country’s largest automated passport screening system. The new Enhanced Passenger Processing system (EPP) uses SITA’s facial recognition technology to speed up and improve the arrivals experience. Faster Arrivals Means Less Time Waiting […]

Entertainment & Connectivity

Bluebox Partners with Hong Kong Airlines for Wireless IFE

November 26, 2025 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky

Hong Kong Airlines (HKA) is introducing wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) for the first time in partnership with Bluebox Aviation Systems. The latter’s Blueview system, now available on select Airbus A330 and A320 aircraft, enables passengers to stream entertainment directly to their personal electronic devices. The move is part of a broader investment by HKA across […]

Entertainment & Connectivity

ANA Elevates Passenger Experience With Expanded IFE Streaming Line-Up

| Written by Joshua Kupietzky

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced a major refresh of its in-flight entertainment (IFE) content that brings streaming culture directly into the cabin. Beginning December 2025, travelers will see a broader mix of global hits, regional favorites, and short films available thanks to ANA’s work with West Entertainment, its long-time content management partner. A New […]

Airport Experience

Pittsburgh’s New Terminal Redefines the Passenger Journey

November 20, 2025 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky

On November 18, 2025, Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) opened its new terminal, ushering in a much-needed upgrade for travelers. The project focuses on faster flow-through, better comfort, and an experience built around how people actually travel today. Construction of the US$1.7 billion facility began in 2019 and has taken more than five years to complete. […]

Entertainment & Connectivity

Dubai Airshow 2025: Viasat Expands Streaming-Speed Wi-Fi with Etihad and Azerbaijan Airlines

| Written by Joshua Kupietzky

At the 2025 Dubai Airshow, Viasat announced that both Azerbaijan Airlines and Etihad Airways will deploy its high-speed in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution, Viasat Amara, to provide travelers with a faster, more seamless IFC experience in the sky. Etihad Scales Connectivity Across Its Growing Fleet On the second day of the Dubai Airshow, Etihad Airways announced […]

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