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Aircraft Cabin Design: What matters most?

Food, drinks, service, fares, seats, safety? Which matters most to you in the aircraft cabin? What elements of the aircraft cabin interior should airlines focus on to improve the overall passenger experience? Take the survey!

Stockholm Arlanda Airport to get its first food hall

Arlanda Airport: Inside the New Marketplace Delights Abound

    Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport Ups the Ante on Passenger Pleasures. Throughout the summer, Stockholm Arlanda Airport has inaugurated several new dining and shopping establishments. This is just the beginning, as even more additions are set to be unveiled with the opening of the new Marketplace in September. 

    American Airlines announces upgrades to its Citi/AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard

    American Upgrades Citi/AAdvantage Cards and Lounges

      Prepare to fly in style because American Airlines and Citi are introducing new perks for the Citi®/AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard. +Upgrades will boost your enjoyment in American’s Admirals Club lounges

      Overcoming Jet Lag: A Deep Dive on the Science Behind Qantas’ Design Strategies for Long-Haul Flights

        As deep dive into this story of research, innovative design, and scientific discovery, we’ll take you behind the scenes of Qantas Airways’ Project Sunrise. This ambitious endeavor, in collaboration with the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre, explores strategies to combat jet lag. Learn how this research is reshaping air travel and potentially making the skies healthier for frequent flyers.

        Your Guide to Absolutely FABulous Airport Nosh

          Got to catch a flight? Got hungry? Can’t decide where to stop? Relax. We now have the list of the best airports in FAB (Food and Beverage) as determined by judges of The Moodie Davitt report and The Foodie Report, for the 2016 Airport FAB Awards.

          FAB-ulous dining ensues here:

          Get to Know the Author of Jetliner Cabins, Which Covers Aircraft Interiors from ‘A’ to ‘Suite’

          Jetliner Cabins e-Book App This is a must-read for industry professionals, industry watchers and anyone interested in the history of aircraft interiors, its evolution and its promise. It features insights from leading experts in the field and is chock-full of wonderful pictures. The eBook is available as both an iOS app and an Android App.

          A Class Above

          The best way to have perspective on the very subjective topic of aircraft interiors design is to read the only authoritative book written on the subject, which features facts on the developments in onboard products  from the 70s right up to today.

          Read More »Get to Know the Author of Jetliner Cabins, Which Covers Aircraft Interiors from ‘A’ to ‘Suite’

          Virgin America Delights In-Flight Diners with Treats from Dean and Deluca

            Virgin America has debuted a new summer menu for the First Class cabin, developed in partnership with Dean & Deluca which offers fresh seasonal fare selections and exclusive ONEHOPE wine–a label produced in collaboration with Rob Mondavi, Jr.

            Virgin America today announces its new summer menu and partnership with Dean & DeLuca. The airline's latest seasonal menu includes big, bold flavors, like the beef Bulgogi Bibimbap bowl and the herb roasted chicken salad with a Dijon-tarragon vinaigrette. Virgin America's focus on a fresh, diverse range of menu options has helped the airline capture the "Best Domestic Airline for Food" award in the *Travel + Leisure* 2014 World's Best Awards. (PRNewsFoto/Virgin America)

            Virgin America today announces its new summer menu and partnership with Dean & DeLuca. The airline’s latest seasonal menu includes big, bold flavors, like the beef Bulgogi Bibimbap bowl and the herb roasted chicken salad with a Dijon-tarragon vinaigrette. Virgin America’s focus on a fresh, diverse range of menu options has helped the airline capture the “Best Domestic Airline for Food” award in the *Travel + Leisure* 2014 World’s Best Awards. (PRNewsFoto/Virgin America)

            The new Virgin America menu will also include nibbles which the airline describes as: “a curated selection of snacks in the sky.” Passengers can expect tasty caramel popcorn, spicy Cajun snack mix, raw almonds and gummi bears.

            Virgin America today announces its new summer menu and partnership with Dean & DeLuca to bring the airline's First Class flyers a curated selection of snacks in the sky including caramel popcorn, spicy Cajun snack mix, raw almonds and gummi bears. Virgin America's focus on a fresh, diverse range of menu options has helped the airline capture the "Best Domestic Airline for Food" award in the *Travel + Leisure* 2014 World's Best Awards. (PRNewsFoto/Virgin America)

            (PRNewsFoto/Virgin America)

            All of Virgin America’s menus are updated quarterly with sustainable and fresh ingredients, including local fruits and vegetables, premium meats and artisan breads.

            This summer the airline’s menu will feature entrees like the beef Bulgogi Bibimbap in First, and a roast beef and cheddar sandwich on ciabatta bread for Main Cabin flyers, who can order their meal from the airline’s Red® seatback in-flight entertainment system at any time during a flight.

            Red’s on-demand menu has an “open tab” feature which lets passengers run a tab throughout the flight and order whatever they like, with a single swipe of their card to pay for it all.

            The exclusive offerings of Virgin America’s ONEHOPE Napa Valley Wines include the label’s 2013 Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, especially chosen to remain flavourful despite the palate changes that occur at altitude, with bold, fruity flavours.

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