Airlines
Middle East crisis: ACI data shows region’s airports under acute stress as conflict hits aviation and travel retail
We feature rolling updates on what ranks as one of the biggest crises in travel retail history.
The Moodie Davitt Magazine, Category Insight Spirits & Wine and China Chic – Special TFWA Asia Pacific edition
Welcome to this special TFWA Asia Pacific edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine, mailed to our worldwide audience and distributed in print at the Singapore show, alongside dedicated China Chic, Category Insight Spirits & Wine and KOSÉ supplements.
gategroup takes leading hospitality role in Lufthansa’s Future Onboard Experience launch
The programme places a strong emphasis on high-quality food & beverage, personalised service and upgraded onboard comfort, with gategroup playing a central role in delivering the onboard hospitality and culinary proposition.
Gebr. Heinemann hits record €4.7 billion turnover in 2025 amid volatile backdrop
At the annual media conference, Gebr. Heinemann board members underscored the challenge of declining spend per passenger and the urgent requirement to remain relevant to a new generation of travellers.
Swiss International Air Lines to exit inflight duty-free as it shifts focus to digital shopping platform
The airline said the move reflects changing consumer behaviour, with fewer onboard purchases and a clear shift toward online price comparison and pre-travel shopping.
AAPA reports sustained growth in Asia Pacific travel demand in March but flags Middle East conflict risks
Surging +8.5% year-on-year to 33.9 million passengers in March, Asia Pacific airline traffic powered through Middle East conflict-related disruptions, fuelled by strong travel demand.
Redefining the Flightpath: ANY DI Founder Anne Dickhardt’s journey from centre court to travel retail
In this episode, ANY DI Founder Anne Dickhardt charts a journey from the tennis court to travel retail success, highlighting the power of innovation, newness and resilience in building a brand fit for a fast-evolving channel.
Shinsegae Duty Free taps Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer network to drive high-value customer growth
The initiative supports Shinsegae Duty Free’s shift toward “qualitative growth,” partnering with global travel loyalty programmes to enhance customer value and target shoppers who spend twice as much as average customers.
Omnevo renews Alpha Flight Services deal to advance integrated onboard retail and operations
The continued collaboration enhances management of onboard retail inventory and crew meal processes across Air Arabia’s operations, with Omnevo’s integrated retail technology platform streamlining workflows.
The Travel Retail and F&B Superstars Column 2026
We bring back our popular column that champions industry staff – frontline, back office, logistics, management and more.
Air Serbia elevates onboard duty-free programme with extended Avolta partnership
The move builds on an existing partnership with Avolta, which operates locally as Belgrade Duty Free.
Travel technology expert Nick Woods steps up to Managing Director role at CAVU
Woods joins travel experience specialist CAVU with extensive experience within Manchester Airports Group, where he has held senior technology leadership roles since 2016.
