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Gate Gourmet Designs First Class Menu Concept With Hawaiian Airlines

Gate Gourmet has collaborated with Hawaiian Airlines to design and debut an exciting new First Class “tasting menu” concept for the carrier.

Modeled after the popular dining style found in high-end restaurants, Hawaiian’s onboard tasting menu lets First Class customers create their own meal by pairing choices from a wide range of entrees representing different cuisines and featuring unique ingredients.

Kimberly-Clark Powers Shelf-Back Supply Chain

To improve sales by reducing out of stocks (OOS) for its global consumer product brands, Kimberly-Clark enlists TrueDemand Software Inc. to power its forecasting, replenishment and store operations processes.

Grosseto, Italy, Offers Financial Incentives To Airline Company

The Chamber of Commerce of Grosseto, Italy, issues a tender for the granting of financial incentives to an airline company, for a total amount of €927,000.00 to be assigned in 3 years in decreasing amounts, for the activation of one or more air routes connecting the civil Airport of Grosseto.

Innovation Opportunities Require A Value Proposition

The goal of every innovation is to create and deliver value to the customer and/or passenger that is clearly greater than the available alternatives. The difference must be compelling both to the air, cruise or rail line company and the passengers.

But how do you start to develop new value for the customer and passenger?

New Study: Tech As Polluting As Aviation

The global IT industry accounts for two per cent of the world's carbon dioxide emissions - the same amount the world's aviation industry churns out, according to analyst house Gartner, reports Gemma Simpson.

Californian Man May Go To Prison For Kissing On A Plane

A California man may pay with prison time for a public display of affection on a plane.

Carl Persing was convicted Thursday of interfering with flight attendants and crew members after he and his girlfriend, Dawn Sewell, were seen "embracing, kissing and acting in a manner that made other passengers uncomfortable," according to a criminal complaint.

Air Canada A Blueprint For The Industry?

For his frequent trips to Canada, Tom Burke, a Dallas-based consultant, no longer worries about sky-high charges for changing his plane reservation, booking too close to his trip or booking during a peak travel season, reports Barbara De Lollis in USAToday.

Burke last year paid Air Canada a flat $6,858 for 20 flights between eastern Canada and many of the 53 U.S. cities where the carrier operates, including his home airport, Dallas/Fort Worth. That means each round trip costs $686 no matter when Burke takes it during the 12-month life of the deal. He's eligible for free upgrades to business class, and he can book the trip up to one hour before flight time, and change or cancel without penalty.

Andreas Krolik Is The New Lufthansa Star Chef

Andreas Krolik, Chef de cuisine at the renowned Brenner’s Park Hotel & Spa in Baden-Baden, will be composing the menus of the Business and First Class on Lufthansa-long-haul flights in May and June.

Continental Airlines Recognizes Micronesia Caterers

Continental Airlines has recognized Micronesia caterers at the 11th annual QualityFirst Caterer Recognition Awards Banquet in Houston, Texas.

Continental Airlines Hosts Annual QualityFirst Caterer Recognition Awards

On April 19, Continental Airlines hostes its 11th annual QualityFirst Caterer Recognition Awards Banquet in Houston, Texas. The ceremony was hosted by Food Services Staff VP Sandra Pineau, who recognized cateres and suppliers for their excellent and consistent performance throughout the year. Chairman and CEO Larry Kellner greeted guests and extended appreciation for the hard work and dedication demonstrated by the winning catering teams. Other Continental officers in attendance included Operations Executive VP Mark Moran, Marketing Executive VP Jim Compton; Marketing Programs and Distribution Senior VP Mark Bergsrund, Inflight VP Sam Risoli and Sales Senior VP Dave Hilfman, who served as banque emcee.