Entertainment & Connectivity

Stellar Entertainment Partners with Parrot Analytics to Advance Data-Driven IFE

March 24, 2026 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky

Stellar Entertainment has signed a multi-year partnership with Parrot Analytics to integrate the latter’s strategic intelligence tools into its in-flight entertainment (IFE) management portal. The collaboration is intended to help airlines make faster and more confident content investment decisions through a simplified digital workflow. By bringing real-time audience demand insights into content decisions, the partnership […]

Inflight Service

Global Recycling Day 2026: The Road is Still Long for Airlines and Caterers

March 18, 2026 | Written by Stephanie Taylor

March 18 marks Global Recycling Day, and IFSA is taking the opportunity to dive into the complex topic of cabin waste. While airlines and suppliers are making incremental improvements to their operations where possible, their hands are often tied by regulatory requirements, which remain local rather than global. This is why industry bodies like IATA […]

Inflight Service

Sustainable Packaging: Helping Airlines Generate Loyalty and Revenue

March 17, 2026 | Written by Stephanie Taylor

New research from WTCE suggests that airlines who visibly embody sustainability in the cabin, particularly in terms of items used as part of their in-flight service offering, stand to gain more in revenue than those who disregard sustainability. Lufthansa provides an excellent case study. A recent study commissioned by the World Travel Catering & Onboard […]

Inflight Service

The Importance of Rotating Menu Items for Airlines: Balancing Tradition and Trends

March 16, 2026 | Written by Stephanie Taylor

One of the greatest challenges faced by airlines when it comes to in-flight catering is the need to provide options for a diverse range of passenger requirements and preferences. This is also true in terms of how the industry responds to trends. Not all passengers can (or want to) dine on locally sourced seafood and […]

Inflight Service

United Elevates Polaris Experience with Chef’s Table Collaboration

| Written by Joshua Kupietzky

Beginning August 1, United Airlines is elevating the in-flight dining experience for international Polaris business-class passengers through a partnership with Chef’s Table, the culinary brand known for its award-winning Netflix series. The initiative introduces regionally inspired menus tied to key hub cities and international gateways, turning meals into a way of reflecting a flight’s destination […]

Airport Experience

AA Expands Premium Ground Experience with New Austin Admirals Club

| Written by Joshua Kupietzky

American Airlines (AA) is deepening its investment in the Austin market with plans to open an Admirals Club lounge at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). The space will more than double the airline’s current footprint and introduce the first outdoor terrace in the Admirals Club network. The project reflects how American continues updating its lounge strategy […]

Entertainment & Connectivity

LOT Begins Dreamliner Wi-Fi Rollout as Part of Wider Cabin Modernization

| Written by Joshua Kupietzky

LOT Polish Airlines (LOT) has begun rolling out high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi across its long-haul Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet, marking a significant step in the carrier’s evolving passenger experience strategy. The airline’s first Boeing 787 equipped with Viasat connectivity recently entered service, with additional installations planned in the coming months. By positioning digital access as a […]

Thought Leadership & Brand

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

March 13, 2026 | Written by Ross Falconer

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 fourth discussion is with AirFi CEO Laura Rösges. These interviews were initially featured on the Future […]

Thought Leadership & Brand

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

March 12, 2026 | Written by Ross Falconer

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. In the third installment, we hear from Anuvu EVP Media & Content Estibaliz Asiain, who is […]

Inflight Service, Thought Leadership & Brand

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

March 11, 2026 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky

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 […]

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