This summer, while United passengers relax in their seats 35,000 feet in the air enjoying onboard service, hundreds of tons of vanilla will also be making a global trip for the third year in a row. Long before vanilla became the flavor of birthday cakes, ice cream and coffee syrups, it was one of the […]
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JetBlue Airways Selects ADB SAFEGATE’s Safedock FleX Advanced Visual Docking Guidance System for Multi-Airport Technology Program
ADB SAFEGATE has announced that JetBlue Airways has selected Safedock FleX — the company’s latest generation Advanced Visual Docking Guidance System (A-VDGS) — for a multi-airport technology refresh across four of its major U.S. stations. The program spans Boston Logan (BOS), New York John F. Kennedy (JFK), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL), and San Juan Luis Muñoz […]
Another Step Across the Atlantic: LOT Polish Airlines Inaugurates Direct Flights to San Francisco
Last week LOT Polish Airlines launched its first-ever flight from Warsaw to San Francisco. The new transatlantic route will run during the 2026 summer season, with up to four flights per week. San Francisco becomes LOT’s sixth regular U.S. destination, joining Chicago, New York, Newark, Miami and Los Angeles. LOT Polish Airlines continues to expand […]
Lufthansa Launches New Premium Onboard Experience in Every Travel Class on All Long-Haul Flights
One airline, two years of development, three guiding principles, and four cabin classes – FOX (short for Future Onboard Experience), Lufthansa’s new long-haul service, launched on Wednesday, May 6th. The new service concept represents one of the most significant investments in the airline’s premium onboard customer experience to date. With a strong focus on the […]
Elegance Takes Flight – Lufthansa Unveils New Uniform
In its 100th anniversary year, Lufthansa is introducing a new uniform for its employees that combines tradition and innovation. The new outfits for cockpit, cabin, and ground staff were unveiled at a fashion show at the Lufthansa Group’s “Hangar One” visitor and conference center. The design was created in collaboration with employees from all uniformed […]
Hawaiian Airlines Joins Oneworld Alliance, Connecting Hawai‘i to the World
Hawaiian Airlines became the newest member of the oneworld® alliance, connecting Hawai‘i to more of the world with the largest network of flights to, from and within the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaiian’s oneworld membership, the 96-year carrier’s first entry into a major alliance, makes it easier than ever for travelers worldwide to visit Hawai‘i – a […]
First Lufthansa A380 with New Business Class Takes Off for Los Angeles
Premium XXL: Lufthansa is retrofitting its eight A380s and installing an entirely new Business Class in its largest aircraft. In the future, Business Class on the A380 will offer even more comfort and privacy at a new premium level. The new Thompson seats feature a width of 58 cm, a bed length of at least […]
Return of Seasonal Flights from Muscle Shoals to Pensacola Announced by Contour Airlines
Contour Airlines has announced the return of its seasonal nonstop service from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) in Pensacola, Florida, starting May 6, 2026. The summer seasonal service will provide travelers with convenient, nonstop access to the Florida Gulf Coast, just in time for peak vacation […]
Lufthansa Celebrates 100 Years with Opening of New Conference and Visitor Center
Lufthansa Group recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of the first Lufthansa with a major ceremony. As part of the event, Hangar One, the new conference and visitor center of Lufthansa Group at Frankfurt Airport, was officially opened. Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered the official keynote speech. Carsten Spohr, CEO of Lufthansa Group: […]
Cleared to Collect: American Unveils Centennial-Themed Trading Cards
American Airlines is making the joy of flight a little more commemorative with card decks straight from the flight decks taking to skies soon. Starting in early May, trading cards will be available for customers to collect from their pilots, with cards becoming more widely available in time for summer. The trading card line-up will […]
