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APEX Advises Airline Customers to Wear Face Coverings Throughout Journey
April 30, 2020  | Written by Kristina Velan
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APEX members Air Canada and JetBlue are among the first to require travelers to wear face coverings. As airlines update their policies regarding face coverings for customers and crew, APEX has revised its list of best practices for COVID-19 to include guidance on the subject. In accordance with the CDC’s recommendation, APEX is advising everyone […]

Formia Presents The Clean Kit for Hygiene-Conscious Travelers
 | Written by Caroline Ku
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In anticipation of passengers becoming more hygiene-conscious, Formia has unveiled solutions for an amenity kit that offers passengers peace of mind when they return to travel. Formia has launched a collection of amenity kit products called The Clean Kit for hygiene-conscious travelers. Products include personal protective equipment (PPE) and sanitizers. “We understand that airline passengers’ […]

FlightPlan: Aviation Leaders Debate the Feasibility of Free In-Flight Wi-Fi
 | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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The FlightPlan online broadcast event hosted by Inmarsat, in collaboration with APEX, saw over 3,000 people from across 100 countries tune in to watch over 50 industry professionals exchange views on the present and future of aviation. The FlightPlan online broadcast event hosted by Inmarsat in collaboration with APEX covered a wide range of topics throughout […]

What We’re Made Of: Larissa Abid, BBC World Service
 | Written by Maryann Simson
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What We’re Made Of is a Q&A series that looks at how companies in the aviation industry are tackling challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve had to adapt to changes in where, when and how we work, but we are resilient. If you would like to share your experience, e-mail editor@apex.aero. Larissa Abid Senior Business Development Manager, […]

What We’re Made Of: Niall McBain, Spafax
April 29, 2020  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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What We’re Made Of is a Q&A series that looks at how companies in the aviation industry are tackling challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve had to adapt to changes in where, when and how we work, but we are resilient. If you would like to share your experience, e-mail editor@apex.aero. Niall McBain CEO, Spafax Location: London […]

What We’re Made Of: Dr. Joe Leader, APEX/IFSA
April 28, 2020  | Written by Maryann Simson
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What We’re Made Of is a Q&A series that looks at how companies in the aviation industry are tackling challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve had to adapt to changes in where, when and how we work, but we are resilient. If you would like to share your experience, e-mail editor@apex.aero. Dr. Joe Leader CEO, APEX/IFSA Location: […]

Tune In To FlightPlan to Hear Avianca’s CEO Talk COVID-19, Digital Innovation & Sustainability
April 27, 2020  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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Register now for Inmarsat Aviation’s FlightPlan: Charting a Course into the Future all-day broadcast in collaboration with APEX to find out how Avianca’s CEO, Anko van der Werff, believes the COVID-19 pandemic will affect both his airline and the aviation industry. Pre-COVID-19, Avianca was in a very strong position. The carrier celebrated its 100th anniversary […]

What We’re Made Of: Steve King, Black Swan
 | Written by Valerie Silva
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What We’re Made Of is a Q&A series that looks at how companies in the aviation industry are tackling challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve had to adapt to changes in where, when and how we work, but we are resilient. If you would like to share your experience, e-mail editor@apex.aero. Steve King CEO, […]

Tune In To FlightPlan to Hear Avianca’s CEO Talk COVID-19, Digital Innovation & Sustainability
 | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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Register now for Inmarsat Aviation’s FlightPlan: Charting a Course into the Future all-day broadcast in collaboration with APEX to find out how Avianca’s CEO, Anko van der Werff, believes the COVID-19 pandemic will affect both his airline and the aviation industry. Pre-COVID-19, Avianca was in a very strong position. The carrier celebrated its 100th anniversary […]

Malaysia Airlines’ New Boarding Music Offers Taste of Rich Heritage
April 24, 2020  | Written by Caroline Ku
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For years, Malaysia Airlines played commercially available music as passengers boarded and disembarked its flights. Now, the airline has an original tune of its own to convey the rich textures of its homeland. Passengers notice boarding music. For those who are listening closely, it can conjure feelings of passion or spite; they have strong reactions […]