November 6, 2026

Premium drinks: Glass half full

In premium cabins, airline beverage programmes are far more than a courtesy pour – they are brand expressions, culinary companions, marketing tools and competitive differentiators.

Raising a glass

Glass remains a staple within the onboard tableware set up, playing a stylish role and adding the ‘wow’ factor. Julie Baxter discovers why

Crystal reveals dining renderings for Crystal Grace

Crystal Cruises has released the latest renderings for its newest ship Crystal Grace.

In good taste

Combining cultural food experiences and good nutrition onboard seems like a win-win. Travel dietitian Dr Melissa Adamski explores how to do it right

Cultural fusion: Asian cuisine

Asian cuisine gets a modern twist onboard to meet passenger cravings for fresh flavours, reports Julie Baxter

Breakfast: A new dawn

With passengers' priorities changing, airlines are looking for new ways to impress with the first meal of the day

Two years at Foodcase International: Geert Doek, CEO

When Geert Doek joined Foodcase International two years ago, he brought a blend of entrepreneurial drive, creative thinking and a pilot’s appreciation for precision. As CEO, he is guiding the 14-year-old company through a dynamic growth phase.

Korean Air: Five stars in the sky

New in First and Prestige (Business) are bedding, loungewear, tableware and amenity kits crafted by leading upmarket global brands.

Table artistry

Design teams are being encouraged to take inspiration from the airline’s branding, to draw on key elements of airline strategy or reflect the home nation and its backstory.

Ready for launch

When complete, Amazon Leo’s constellation of more than 3,200 satellites will orbit between 367 and 392 miles (590 and 630 km) above Earth. An enterprise preview with select business customers began in November 2025. Plans exist to roll out the service in 2026.

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