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Rising Temperatures Push One US Airline to Rethink Cabin Beverage Safety
June 26, 2025  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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In June 2024, reports began circulating of Southwest Airlines flight attendants being injured by exploding soda cans in-flight. With this summer looking just as hot as the last, the problem has returned, especially throughout the American Southwest, where temperatures regularly reach triple digits in Fahrenheit. The issue reveals how intensely scrutinized in-flight catering and food […]

Thales Celebrates Entry Into Service of First AA Premium Dreamliner Featuring AVANT Up IFE
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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American Airlines’ (AA) first premium-heavy Boeing 787-9 featuring Thales’ AVANT Up in-flight entertainment (IFE) system took to the skies at the beginning of June, marking a new era in passenger experience for the carrier, which is set to welcome a further 29 of the aircraft type by 2029. All Seats Feature 4K QLED HDR Screens […]

JetBlue Rolls Out Real-Time Bag Tracking, AirTag Sharing as Part of JetForward Strategy
June 25, 2025  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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JetBlue has announced two significant enhancements to its baggage experience: a new mobile app feature that supplies customers with real-time updates on the status of their checked bags, and an option that allows customers to securely share the location of an Apple AirTag or Find My device placed inside their checked luggage with JetBlue crew. […]

Qatar Airways Leverages Starlink to Enable Live Streaming of IMG’s Sport 24
June 23, 2025  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Global sports and media giant IMG and Qatar Airways (Qatar) have announced a strategic partnership that will bring live sports channels Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra onboard Qatar’s flights in a move enabled by the carrier’s deployment of SpaceX’s high-speed Starlink satellite in-flight connectivity. Stay in the Game Mid-Flight With the partnership, Qatar Airways […]

Live TV Streaming Across Borders: DIRECTV Inflight Expands Live US Television to International Flights
June 20, 2025  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Inflight entertainment has evolved from a secondary perk to a defining part of the modern air travel experience. Today, passengers expect more than just a comfortable seat; they want connectivity and compelling content that mirrors what they can watch on the ground. Nevertheless, passengers on international flights to/from the United States have faced a frustrating […]

Lufthansa Group Enhances Mobile App to Power Seamless, Personalized Travel
June 19, 2025  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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The Lufthansa Group has transformed its mobile app to offer passengers a more intuitive and connected experience. The airline’s most recent update introduces a host of new digital features, illustrating how Lufthansa is using technology to meet evolving traveler expectations and create a unified digital ecosystem that enhances every stage of the journey. Seamless Travel, […]

Expliseat Poised for North America Growth with Increased Capacity, $41M New Funding
June 18, 2025  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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The latest funding round for French seating manufacturer Expliseat saw the company secure $41 million in fundraising, marking the largest capital increase in its history. Together with the opening of a 6,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Angers, France last September, and a rebrand to reflect its evolution into a “full-fledged industry disruptor,” the company is poised […]

Culinary Collaborations: How Partnerships with Celebrity Chefs Enhance In-Flight Dining
June 17, 2025  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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With in-flight meal services being a defining factor of the passenger experience, especially in premium cabins, airlines are keen to make waves with their onboard cuisine. In this article, IFSA explores how partnerships between chefs with Michelin-star-level expertise and a deep connection to regional flavors have become the new normal. Turn of the Millenium Sparks […]

Meta Calls Aviation to Action with Immersive Technologies at FTE EMEA 2025
June 13, 2025  | Written by APEX Staff
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A landmark keynote at APEX FTE EMEA 2025 in Dublin revealed how immersive technology and artificial intelligence have moved from experimental to aviation-ready tools. Delegates witnessed a defining moment as Meta urged the industry to accelerate transformation through extended reality and digital content ecosystems. Meta Head of XR in Travel Bastian Schütz showcased how airlines […]