Onboard Service News

Emirates has returned to the Paris Air Show for the first time in over 15 years, showcasing their newest aircraft, an Airbus A350, at Le Bourget in France.

Emirates has launched a new range of toys and amenities for children onboard this summer.  The new kits highlight the carrier’s sponsorship portfolio, celebrating football, tennis, basketball, sailing, golf, horse riding, cycling, cricket, rugby, music and literature.

American Airlines has today introduced a new European-inspired inflight dining menu in celebration of popular summer travel destinations.  The new menu will be available on select transatlantic flights from Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

American Airlines’ newest premium Boeing 787-9 debuted today with service between Chicago and Los Angeles.  The aircraft features the...

United Airlines has announced a new collaboration with Spotify, allowing customers to enjoy Music, Podcasts, and audiobooks on over 130,000 seatback inflight entertainment screens.

Through early September 2025, American Airlines’ premium cabin guests on select transcontinental flights will receive a complimentary...

Cathay Pacific has today announced the introduction of new ‘Chinese Classics’ dining offerings for Business class guests. The carrier also announced that their Cathay Dining unit has unveiled a sustainable Food Waste Segregation Warewash System.

From June 4th, SWISS First and Business Class guests will enjoy a culinary journey to southern Switzerland.  The latest ‘SWISS Taste of Switzerland’ chapter has been created by Michelin starred Chef Federico Palladino of the Cuntitt restaurant in Canton Ticino.

Spirit Airlines has today unveiled their refreshed buy onboard menu which features a new look and includes 12 new items and combos with sweet and savory snacks, and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

From June 1st, 2025, American Airlines will offer tequila on select flights as an inflight alcoholic beverage for eligible guests. The carrier has also introduced new snack baskets in premium cabins, while expanding their buy on board menu for Main Cabin customers.

Emirates has today announced additional enhancements to their signature First Class service, from keepsake menus to gloved service, luxurious lounge-inspired check-in areas in Dubai, to the memorable ritual of unlimited caviar onboard.

Spirit Airlines has today unveiled their next major guest experience enhancements with a new extra legroom seating option, and reimagined Free Spirit® loyalty program.  The enhanced ‘Go Comfy’ travel option will be available for booking from May 15th.

United Airlines has today unveiled an elevated Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner interior, along with a higher standard of premium international travel, including new Business Class suites, caviar service, and the largest seatback screens in the U.S.

American Airlines has today announced the opening of ticket sales for their new Premium Flagship Suite seats from next week.  Debuting on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, the inaugural flight offering the Flagship Suite will be on June 5, 2025.

American Airlines is reimagining their flight experience this month with a fresh lineup of enhancements, from snack-time favorites to seamless service enhancements. For winter 2025/26, the carrier is also doubling service from Chicago to fun and sun destinations.

Air Canada has today announced that fast, free Wi-Fi sponsored by Bell is now available to Aeroplan members on Air Canada, Air Canada Rough, and Air Canada Express flights in North America, Mexico and the Caribbean.

British Airways has announced the selection of award-winning family owned British Brand Birchall as their new tea provider.  Birchall tea will be served onboard from May 1st, with their Great Rift English Breakfast, along with Earl Grey, Peppermint and Camomile. 

Starting October 1, 2025, SAS will debut ‘Flavors by SAS’, a new food & beverage concept designed to offer customers a more varied, globally inspired inflight culinary experience.  This will be introduced along with the previously announced European Business Class.

During the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg, Ethiopian Airlines signed a strategic agreement with Bucher Aircraft Interior Solutions for the provision of cutting-edge galleys for their new Boeing 777-9s.

Starting in January 2026, American Airlines will provide complimentary inflight Wi-Fi sponsored by AT&T exclusively to AAdvantage members.

Starting October 1st, 2025, SAS will launch a new European Business Class product, responding to increased customer demand for premium service.  The new product will be tailored to guests seeking extra comfort, more flexibility, and a higher level of service.

From the Aircraft International Exhibition in Hamburg, Ethiopian Airlines has announced the selection of Safran’s Z400 Economy Class seats for eight new Boeing 777-9s.  Each aircraft will be equipped with 383 Economy seats and are scheduled for delivery from 2027.

Emirates will be introducing their newly retrofitted Airbus A380s featuring Premium Economy on routes to Manchester and Milan. Manchester A380 service will begin on June 6th, while Milan flights with the super jumbo will start on July 1, 2025.

Cathay Pacific has today announced that their entire fleet will be equipped with seatback inflight entertainment (IFE) screens and high...