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Spirit Airlines Unveils Updated Go Comfy Seating Option
May 14, 2025  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Spirit Airlines has announced a new extra-legroom seating option and exclusive loyalty benefits for members of its Free Spirit loyalty program. Go Comfy: More Pitch, No Blocked Middle Seat For many budget travelers, the trade-off for cheap tickets used to be comfort, but that narrative has shifted in recent years. Almost two decades ago, in […]

At FTE World Innovation Summit, British Airways Announces Doubling of On-Time Performance Through AI and £7 Billion Transformation
May 13, 2025  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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At the Future Travel Experience (FTE) World Innovation Summit held today in Pittsburgh, British Airways announced that it has significantly improved its on-time performance, attributing the achievement to artificial intelligence, forecasting, optimization, and machine learning. These technologies were deployed as part of the airline’s £7 billion transformation program launched in 2023, which has ushered in […]

Redefining Sustainability: How AI is Helping Airlines Go Green
May 7, 2025  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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Whether it’s mastering hydroponic farming, meticulously tracking food waste or helping to create new packaging materials, many airlines and suppliers are relying on artificial intelligence (AI) to improve their sustainability credentials. In this article, APEX Insights takes a look at some of the most exciting ways airlines are using AI to reduce emissions when it […]

Safran to Equip 60 Flynas A320neos with Z200 Seats
May 2, 2025  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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This week, Flynas announced that Safran Seats will equip its next 60 Airbus A320neos with the latter’s latest-generation Z200 seats. The partnership marks the first time the two companies have worked together, and will see Flynas aim to improve passenger comfort as it moves forward with an ambitious expansion plan. The Z200: ​​A New Generation […]

Aeroplay Entertainment Partners with Bilibili to Showcase Donghua Content
April 29, 2025  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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Aeroplay Entertainment is now offering airline clients access to acclaimed Donghua (Chinese animation) titles as the result of a new partnership with Bilibili, China’s leading platform for animation, comics and games (ACG). As part of the collaboration, Aeroplay has access to a handpicked selection of Bilibili’s animated content, which focuses on rich storytelling, stunning visuals […]

SAS Announces New Approach to In-Flight Dining: Flavors by SAS
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced significant improvements to its in-flight food and beverage offering with the introduction of Flavors by SAS, a new concept designed to bring passengers “a more varied and globally inspired culinary offering.” A More Global Take on its “New Nordic” Menus Scandinavian Airlines last updated its inflight dining menu in 2017 […]

AA’s Redesigned Mobile App Focuses Heavily on Personalization
April 23, 2025  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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American Airlines (AA) has rolled out a comprehensive redesign of its mobile app to enhance the user experience. The update includes numerous new features and improvements, showcasing how the carrier is leveraging technology to meet evolving passenger needs. A More Personalized, Intuitive App AA’s redesigned app will boast a slew of new features that make […]

Aer Lingus Installs Recaro’s R3 Seats on its First A321XLR
April 22, 2025  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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The partnership between Recaro Aircraft Seating (Recaro) and Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus has reached a new milestone. Recaro has equipped Aer Lingus’ first Airbus A321XLR with its R3 long-range economy-class seat, marking the first time the R3 has been equipped on that aircraft type. The R3: Ultra-Lightweight, Yet Passenger-Centric The R3 economy-class seat is […]

AIX 2025: Thompson Aero Seating to Provide Business-Class Seats for THAI’s A321neos; China Southern to Launch its VantageXL+ Product
April 11, 2025  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Thompson Aero Seating will provide business-class seats for THAI Airways’ (THAI) new Airbus A321neo fleet. In addition, the company announced that China Southern Airlines will be the launch customer for its new VantageXL+ product. The carrier will implement the seats on its upcoming A350 deliveries.  THAI’s A321neos will Offer an All-Round Premium Experience During the 2025 […]

WTCE 2025: Saudia Unveils Exclusive Elie Saab Amenity Kits
April 10, 2025  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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An exciting collaboration facilitated by FORMIA will see first- and business-class passengers traveling with Saudia, the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, treated to amenity kits designed by renowned luxury lifestyle brand Elie Saab, marking the first time the designer has taken to the skies.  “This collaboration with Elie Saab is a defining moment in Saudia’s […]