United’s Island Hopper: A Passenger Experience Across the Pacific

Few commercial routes blur the line between transportation and public service as clearly as United Airlines’ Island Hopper. United Flights 132, 133, 154, and 155 operate the multi-stop services between Honolulu and Guam, stretching across the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands and linking communities where aviation is not a convenience. It is […]

IWD 2026: APEX/FTE Celebrate Female Leaders Advancing Passenger Experience Innovation

To celebrate International Women’s Day, APEX is publishing interviews with female leaders at its member companies who are pushing the envelope when it comes to passenger experience. The conversations will form a week-long series, with one being shared each day. The second installment features Star Alliance VP Customer Experience Ambar Franco. These interviews were initially featured […]

APEX Content Market 2026: Impossible Films Attends to Directly Market its Films to Airlines

Newly joined APEX member Impossible Films recently attended APEX Content Market for the first time. APEX Insights Editor Stephanie Taylor spoke to Head of Syndication and Business Development Gaurav Singh to find out more about the company’s offering and its aim to speak to airlines directly about content partnerships.  Impossible Films was founded in Mumbai […]

IWD 2026: APEX/FTE Celebrate Female Leaders Advancing Passenger Experience Innovation

To celebrate International Women’s Day, APEX is publishing interviews with female leaders at its member companies who are pushing the envelope when it comes to passenger experience. The conversations will form a week-long series, with one being shared each day. The first is with RAVE Aerospace Senior Director Passenger Services Clare Josey. These interviews were initially […]

IWD 2026: The Women Helping to Elevate the In-Flight Services Industry

To celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026, IFSA Insights Editor Stephanie Taylor spoke to three members of the IFSA Board of Directors about their proudest moments, favorite part of working within the in-flight services industry and their advice for young people wanting to enter the sector. United Airlines Global Director Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance, Catering & […]

Changi Airport Group confirmed as Headline Partner of APEX FTE EXPO Asia 2026 as event enters exciting new chapter

We are delighted to announce that Changi Airport Group (CAG) has signed up as a Headline Partner of APEX FTE EXPO Asia 2026, which will take place in Singapore on 18-19 November 2026. This free-to-attend exhibition for the airport and airline industry event will bring together the worlds of Future Travel Experience (FTE) and the […]

RetailConnect and the Evolution of Low-Cost Network Expansion

Low-cost carriers (LCCs) have traditionally built their networks around point-to-point flying, avoiding the operational and commercial complexity that comes with traditional interline agreements. But as competition increases and digital retailing becomes more advanced, airlines are looking for ways to grow their network reach without changing their core model. That’s where Dohop’s RetailConnect comes in. It […]

APEX TECH 2026: Rethinking Streaming Rights in the Connected Cabin

At APEX TECH 2026, streaming rights took center stage in the inflight content debate. The panel, titled “From Studio to Screen: Managing Rights within the Future Content Mix,” was moderated by APEX Journalist Joshua Kupietzky and brought together five leaders with distinct perspectives: Stellar Entertainment CEO Sam Allen; Anuvu VP of Licensing, Programming and Distribution […]

Aeroméxico Redefines Business Class Dining with NewTerritory Collaboration

Aeroméxico is adding a distinct taste of modern Mexican culture to its business class dining experience, as it aims to turn every meal into a reflection of national identity. In partnership with global aviation and hospitality design studio NewTerritory, the airline has introduced a bespoke dining and glassware collection for its Premier One service that […]