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Diehl Aviation’s AURS Concept Aims to Increase Accessibility for Passengers with Sensory Impairments
April 8, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Diehl Aviation has been named a finalist for the 2026 Crystal Cabin Award in the Accessibility category for its Adaptive User Routing System (AURS), a concept designed to help passengers with sensory impairments better navigate the aircraft cabin. The system rethinks the lavatory as a more intuitive, multi-sensory space using accessible design, tactile features, and […]

American Airlines Introduces Spring Lounge Menu Refresh with Seasonal Dishes
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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American Airlines is refreshing its premium lounge experience this spring with a new lineup of seasonal dishes and upgraded beverage offerings. The updated menus, now introduced across Flagship and Admirals Club lounges, focus on whole ingredients, bright flavors, and more balanced meals. The move reflects a broader effort to elevate the ground experience as airlines […]

Immfly, Wizz Air & gateretail Launch Integrated Digital Cabin Ecosystem
April 3, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Immfly, Wizz Air, and gateretail have launched an integrated digital cabin ecosystem that brings together onboard retail, passenger connectivity, and operational data into a single platform. The rollout marks a major step in Wizz Air’s digital transformation, shifting cabin operations from siloed systems into one unified, data-driven environment. It also reflects a wider shift in […]

WTCE 2026 Preview: IFSA Member Highlights
April 2, 2026  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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Dnata Catering & RetailStand 1F10Live Microgarden Installation dnata Catering & Retail will offer visitors to its stand a tangible demonstration of how freshness, sustainability and culinary creativity are shaping the next phase of onboard dining with a live microgarden installation.  Specifically, it will feature a 96-punnet microgarden cabinet inspired by dnata’s catering facility in Melbourne, […]

United Expands Fleet with 250+ Aircraft and New Premium Experiences Across Every Cabin
April 1, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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United Airlines is accelerating its growth strategy with plans to add more than 250 aircraft by 2028, the most by any airline within a two-year period. The expansion introduces new aircraft types, upgraded cabins, and a broader range of premium experiences across every segment of the network. It reflects United’s push to strengthen its position […]

Delta and Amazon Partner to Bring Next-Gen LEO Connectivity, Digital Experiences Onboard
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Delta Air Lines (Delta) and Amazon have announced a long-term partnership to bring Amazon’s low-Earth orbit (LEO) in-flight connectivity (IFC) to the airline’s fleet, marking a major step in the evolution of connected travel. The agreement will introduce Amazon Leo technology across hundreds of aircraft, starting with 500 installations beginning in 2028. The collaboration builds […]

Alaska Airlines Launches International Business Class Suites to Elevate Long-Haul Travel
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Alaska Airlines has unveiled its first-ever International Business Class Suites, marking a major step in its evolution into a global carrier. The new long-haul product, launching this spring, introduces private lie-flat suites, an upgraded dining experience, and premium lounge access. The rollout supports Alaska’s expansion into Europe and Asia, helping the airline compete more strongly […]

airBaltic Expands Inflight Retail with Launch of AirMall on Starlink-Equipped Fleet
March 31, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Latvian airline airBaltic has partnered with InterLnkd to include AirMall in its Skynet onboard Wi-Fi portal, becoming the first Starlink-connected carrier to launch an inflight shopping mall experience. The platform gives passengers access to more than 20,000 brands directly on their own devices, with no onboard stock or crew involvement. It also marks a new […]