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- Lufthansa will retrofit aircraft with seat-centric IFE
Lufthansa German Airlines has signed a contract with the IMS Co. to reftrofit aircraft with IMS' RAVE seat-centric in-flight entertainment system. The installation will take place on 80-plus aircraft in Lufthansa's wide-body fleet and will start in early 2013. IMS CEO Joseph Renton said seat-centric IFE provides airlines with a system that is "low cost, low weight, low power, high functionality." APEX Editor's Blog
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- Star Alliance is cutting costs through joint procurement
Star Alliance members are looking to cut costs by jointly procuring components of their aircraft. The latest move generating buzz is the collective purchasing of economy-class seat architecture, a step that could revolutionize the marketplace, the alliance says. Next on its list for joint procurement is in-flight entertainment and connectivity. APEX Editor's Blog
(5/31)
- Oneworld alliance rolls out more Global Support centers
The oneworld alliance opened a Global Support center at Sydney Airport this year to help alliance members ensure smoother flight transfers and minimize missed connections. With success there, oneworld is testing another center in Tokyo and has plans to open one in Hong Kong this year. "The main focus is on transfers disrupted for any reason, missed connections and failed through-check-ins," said Michael Blunt, oneworld's vice president of corporate communications. Australian Business Traveller
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- British Airways announces student discounts
British Airways is offering discounts to students traveling from India to the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and select European destinations. The special offers include the ability to carry an extra bag and a chance to win the newest generation of iPads. Travel must be completed before Oct. 30, 2012. The Economic Times (India)
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- Inflight Productions rolls out new brand strategy
Inflight Productions will be rolling out a new brand strategy through the summer. The first phase of the strategy will include a new brand identity, a microsite and social media engagement. Duncan Abell, creative design manager at IFP's in-house design firm said, "Our new positioning will reaffirm IFP as the leading provider of creative content solutions to the IFE industry." Read the Inflight Productions news release.
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- JetBlue gets approval to expand JFK terminal
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's Board of Commissioners on Thursday approved a plan that will allow JetBlue Airways to expand at John F. Kennedy International Airport. JetBlue will create a new international arrivals area in Terminal 5, which will expand the terminal by 145,000 square feet. The project is expected to cost more than $200 million. The Washington Post/The Associated Press
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- TC meeting presentations now available online
Last week's APEX TC Meeting in Burbank, CA, USA was a success! There were a total of 172 people in attendance from 12 countries. Thank you to our speakers, committee members, attendees and event sponsors, Panasonic Avionics Corporation and Gogo. Special thanks to Technicolor for hosting! Members may access the presentations by visiting here. The next TC Meeting will take place in November; stay tuned for more details.
- Airlines: Promote the Passenger Choice Awards to your customers
Airlines are encouraged to invite passengers to vote online at www.PassengerChoiceAwards.com through 30 June 2012. Airlines can participate by distributing information about the awards to their customer database, through social media, via print material and on their website using the logos and marketing collateral (print ads and digital ads) found on the APEX website. The Passenger Choice Awards have rapidly distinguished themselves as the industry's foremost honor, as they represent the opinions of YOUR passengers. To participate in the Passenger Choice Awards, airline companies should submit the Best Passenger Experience In Region entry form by 30 June 2012.
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The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) encompasses a network of businesses and professionals that are committed to providing a world-class airline
experience for passengers around the globe. Every day, APEX members are improving every aspect of the airline experience: from designing, building and installing
seating, entertainment and communications systems on commercial aircraft, to airport lounges and inflight dining. Visit www.apex.aero for more information.
APEX is professionally managed by Kellen Company, the premier global association management firm with offices and representation in the United States, Europe,
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