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Wednesday September 30, 2009
IFSA Conference takes
a turn in Texas The International Flight Services Association Conference and Exhibition concluded September 14-16 in Dallas with the group welcoming a new president, and honoring a longtime figure
September 30, 2009
Spanish carrier picks
Gate Gourmet for retail The Spanish low-cost carrier Vueling has signed a multi-year contract with Gate Gourmet to provide onboard retail services
September 30, 2009 Iberia Plus hands “Platinum 10”
cards to its best customers Iberia recently rewarded its 95 top mileage customers with a “Platinum 10” card. The 95 chosen customers average 50 flights each per-year, with some logging an incredible 250 flights per year
September 30, 2009 Clear Quality Group launches at IFSA This year’s International Flight Services Association event in Dallas saw a newcomer to the in-flight arena
September 30, 2009
Thai Airways standardizes meals throughout system Starting this month, Thai Airways stepped up it meal rotation and sought to coordinate the taste and quality of its inflight meals in several ways throughout its system
September 30, 2009
National team designs Cathay Pacific premium fare First and Business Class Passengers on Cathay Pacific Airways are enjoying a new selection of approximately 100 dishes designed by the Hong Kong Chef’s Association National Culinary Team
September 30, 2009
KLM to offer an
economy class comfort zone Starting in December, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will be upgrading its intercontinental flights will a new Economy Comfort Zone that can give passengers up to 10 centimeters more legroom and access to a number of ground services
September 30, 2009 Etihad to open new
premium lounge at Heathrow Etihad Airways will open a new premium lounge at London Heathrow airport as part its move from Terminal Three to Terminal Four on 30 September
September 30, 2009
PAX On the Scene: GuestLogix holds first user’s conference Airline customers from around the world had the chance to share ideas, experiences and solutions in their onboard retailing programs at the first users conference
September 30, 2009
Air Arabia and Travco to launch
new low-cost carrier in Egypt Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, and the Travco Group, the Middle East’s largest travel and hospitality group, announced today the signing of a joint venture agreement to launch a new low-cost carrier based in Egypt
September 30, 2009 Distilleria Bottega takes home medals Supplier of grappa, wine and liqueurs to the in-flight and duty free sectors, Distilleria Bottega recently took home three medals from the MUNDUSvini International Wine Awards competition in Germany
September 30, 2009 Virgin Trains adds new
menu items on selected routes Passengers on Virgin Trains North Wales and Cheshire service to London now have several new high-quality grilled products and fresh fruit to enjoy
September 30, 2009
New Faces, Places Christine Liu has been named general manager of inflight services and general manager of international affairs at Dragonair
September 30, 2009
The International Flight Services Association Conference and Exhibition concluded September 14-16 in Dallas with the group welcoming a new president, and honoring a longtime figure 
