FDA returns LSG Sky Chefs
unit to ‘approved’ status
 Following several days of inspections earlier this month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration again gave the LSG Sky Chefs kitchen at Denver International Airport an “approved” status after a fall inspection found several violations
January 22, 2010

American Airlines expands
cashless cabins to all flights
 Effective February 1, American Airlines will be cashless onboard all flights. American will accept only major credit and debit cards, for purchases made inflight
January 22, 2010
New Driessen galley designed for Boeing’s anticipated Sky Interior
 The new MF2 galley from Driessen has been designed to support the 737, as well as the aircraft manufacturer’s new Sky Interior configuration, which is set for launch in July
January 22, 2010
Virgin Atlantic offers high-tech application for nervous fliers
 People who own an iPhone or iPod can find relief from anxiety over flying with a new application developed years ago by Virgin Atlantic and now adapted for the devices
January 22, 2010
Alpha adds China Airlines
as Australian customer
 Beginning April 1, Alpha Flight Services will cater the four flights per week from Sydney to Taipei operated by China Airlines
January 22, 2010



Air Tran Airways selected
for Market Leadership Award
 AirTran Airways recently announced that it has been awarded the Market Leadership Award from Air Transport World, a Penton Media publication covering the global airline industry
January 22, 2010



New Faces, New Places
 The Journey Group announced at the end of December that Joseph Golio and Carl Fry are the newest executive directors
January 22, 2010


Servair, others step in
for Haitian relief work
 Servair announced January 18 that it is working with the Red Cross and its U.S. catering partner, Flying Food Group to provide supplies and support to the victims of the earthquake in Haiti
January 22, 2010



Dubai to open new cruise terminal next month
 The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has announced that its new cruise terminal located in Port Rashid complex will be inaugurated in February
January 22, 2010
HAL adds two chefs to
ms Prinsendam spring sailings
 Chef Marisol Kozal Simon and Chef Nikki Cascone will sail this spring on Holland America Lines’ ms Prinsendam
January 22, 2010
Crystal toasts 20th anniversary with new Pinot Noir
 Crystal Cruises has introduced its own Pinot Noir for 2010.  Crystal's new 20th anniversary vintage joins the Cuvees comprising its "C" and "C" Reserve wine labels
January 22, 2010
Narsai David hosts
voyage on Windstar
 Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts will offer guests the opportunity to travel with restaurateur, author, TV and radio personality Narsai David on a Mediterranean sailing aboard Wind Star, departing May 1 from Barcelona and sailing to Rome
January 22, 2010