There is nothing worse than spending hours trapped in cramped airplane seats, but the October 2018 travel trends reveal that airlines are taking steps to make the experience a little more bearable. From new types of inflight entertainment, to productivity-boosting pods, air travel is gradually catching up to our modern needs.
One way that airlines are making air travel more fun is with unique inflight experiences. For example, Alaska Airlines is now giving consumers a chance to watch immersive 3D and forward-facing 360-degree films with the SkyLights’ Allosky VR headset. Another example is Lufthansa, which will be serving beer from kegs to celebrate Oktoberfest 2018 in the skies.
However, not everyone travels for vacation. As the October 2018 travel trends reveal, business travel is becoming more efficient with advances like the new productivity-boosting, business-class cabin designed by the Taiwanese airline Eva Air and BMW's Designworks.
Top 30 Travel Ideas in October
From Inflight Beer kegs to Productivity-Boosting Airline Cabins:
Katherine Pendrill — Oct 27, 2018 — World
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Low-Impact Floating Backpacks
HoverGlide is a First of Its Kind with Its Suspended Load Technology
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Adventure Travel Suitcase Backpacks
The Victorinox Vx Touring Global Carry-On Protects Your Gear
28
Total Support Travel Cushions
The Knidos Travel Pillow Offers Complete Support for Ergonomic Rest
27
Retro 80s Airbnb Rentals
'The McFly' Airbnb Boasts a Retro 80s Vibe for Travelers to Enjoy
26
Advanced Ergonomic Travel Pillows
The 'bullbird' Travel Pillow Maximizes Comfort During Travel
25
Settler-Themed Glamping Experiences
The Yosemite Pines Resort Offers Oregon Trail-Style Glamping
24
French Contemporary Rustic Hotels
Be-poles' Design is Strongly Informed by Agriculture Traditions
23
Inflight Oktoberfest Beers
Lufthansa is Serving Fresh Draft Beer On-Board for Oktoberfest
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VR Airline Entertainment Systems
The Alaska Airlines VR Lets Passengers View 360-Degree Films
21
Sleek Contemporary Hawaiian Hotels
OMFGCO Infuses the Laylow Hotel with a Mid-Century Aesthetic
20
Millennial-Focused Cruise Tours
Kesha's Weird & Wonderful Rainbow Ride is a Cruise Ship Festival
19
Durable High-Tech Luggage
Holiday Group Introduces the new Travelpro Platinum Elite Collection
18
Packable Lightweight Jackets
The Camper Hooded Jacket 2.0 is a Transitional & Functional Piece
17
Beer-Tasting Train Tours
The Durango Brew Train Takes Beer Lovers Through the Colorado Mountains
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Outdoor Adventure Travel Apps
The 'Lyfx' App Connects Users to the Best Activities When Traveling
15
Inspiring Travel Video Apps
'OceanView Mobile' Shares US and Original Travel Series
14
Adventurous Travel Socialization Apps
The 'Paired' App Connects Travelers with Savvy Locals
13
Social Media Luggage Giveaways
Lifestyle Brand Herschel Announced a Giveaway on its Instagram
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Curated Travel Services
Area 120's Touring Bird Helps Users Find Things to Do on Vacation
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P2P Travel Nightlife Apps
'uVibe' Helps Travelers Pinpoint the Best Spots to Party
10
Maldivian Beach Bubble Accommodations
The Finolhu Beach Bubble Tent is Rustic Yet Luxurious
9
AR Carry-On Apps
KLM's Official App Includes an Augmented Reality Feature for Checking Bag Size
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Productivity-Focused Airline Cabins
Eva Air's New Business-Class Cabin Was Designed by BMW
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Aerodynamic Car-Friendly Luggage
The 'Lugga' Luggage is Durable and Stylish
6
Eco-Friendly Yoga Travel Mats
Destination Karma Shows the World's Beauty One Yoga Mat at a Time
5
Connective Dining Incentives
OpenTable's 'OpenSeat' Lets People Share an Empty Spot at Their Table
4
Drag Queen Cruise Ships
Queens Overboard is an Inclusive Cruise That is Packed with Fun Activities
3
Blockchain Hotel Bookings
GOeureka Lets Users Book Hotels with Zero Commission Fees
2
Wanderlust-Sparking Around-the-World Journeys
Land Rover's Video Campaign is Truly Inspiring
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Photo-Based Travel Bookings
easyjet's 'Look&Book' Feature Appeals to the Instagram Generation
Related Ideas
Optimized Airline Travel Bags
The Air Porter Backpack Meets Carry-On Requirements
Double Bed Airline Upgrades
Japan Airlines Elevates its First Class Suites with Larger TVs
Face-First Flight Rest Aids
The 'Trurest' Allows For Restful & Pain-Free Economy-Class Travel
Luxurious Airline Amenity Kits
Etihad Airways Debuts Giorgio Armani Loungewear and Amenity Kits
Multi-Passthrough Travel Adapters
The 'OctoPass' can Charge Any Device On the Go
Vacuum Compression Travel Packs
The Airback Travel Deluxe Backpack Offers 50% More Storage
Flying Car Concepts
Alef Aeronautics Comes Closer to Making Flying Cars a Reality with Model-A
3D-Knit Airplane Seat Designs
The 'Modulo' Aircraft Seat Concept Sustainably Upgrades First Class
Electric-Hued Luggage Collections
The Away Neon Collection is Available for a Limited Time
Beer-Pouring Party Billboards
JUBEL Made a Billboard That Pours Pints Invites People in to Party
Luggage-Inspired Backpack Designs
The Ekster Grid Backpack Functions Like a Suitcase
Beach Nostalgia Capsules
Duvin Design & Pabst Blue Ribbon Present 'Relax with Pabst' Capsule
Augmented Reality Travel Murals
Tripadvisor's City Murals Entice People to Sunny San Diego
AI-Powered Travel Campaigns
Samsonite's Bring It 2024 Campaign Exudes Timeless Style & Durability
Dog-Friendly Airlines
BARK Air is a First-of-Its-Kind Airline for Dogs
Playful AI Travel Planner
Triplay is the Brainchild of Technology and Travel Enthusiasts
Relaxing Airplane Seat Designs
The Tranquil Airlines Seating Technology Has a Rocking Mechanism
Branded Departure Boards
"Bumble Airlines" Promotes a Premium Dating App Feature
AI Travel Campaigns
Away's Extraordinary Is Out There Uses AI to Show Real-World Destinations
Futuristic Bladeless Planes
Jetopetra Creates Planes That are Able to Fly Without Propellers
Rewarding Travelwear Collections
Fruit of the Loom and Southwest Airlines Made Travel Uniforms
Modular Electric VTOL Aircraft
The 'Sigma-6' Will Come With Swappable Passenger & Cargo Pods
Optimized Business Class Cabins
Lufthansa's Next-Gen Business Class Comprises Seven Seat Versions
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Sensorial Beer Campaigns
Feel the Alps Captures the Essence of Edelweiss
Premium Skincare Amenity Kits
JetBlue's Mint Airline Amenity Kits Feature Multiple New York Brands
Upgraded Airline Cabin Products
Lufthansa Launches Its Allegris Product for Premium Customers
Mixed-Reality Cola Billboards
This 3D Coca-Cola Billboard Dispenses Real, Cold Drinks
Inflight Snack Stations
United Introduced Self-Serve Grab-and-Go Stations for Economy Fliers
Cross-Country Beer Trains
The Coors Light Chill Train Invites Passengers Aboard with CGI
Luxurious Amenity Kits
EVA Air Teams Up with Giorgio Armani and Jason Wu for a New Travel Kit
Traveling Fine Art Campaigns
EasyJet's Get Out There Features Mona Lisa, The Thinker and More
AI Travel Planners
Travel Wiz Creates Personalized Travel Itineraries in Minutes
Musical Vacation Rentals
Marriott Bonvoy's Aloft and Moxy Hotels Provide Music-Themed Stays
Virtual Pub Museums
Heineken Pub Museums Spotlight Important Cultural Locations
AI Travel Assistants
Trip.com Group Positions Its Tripgenie Service as Groundbreaking
AI-Powered Travel Chatbots
TripGen Offers Real-Time Travel Tips, Itinerary Suggestions & More
Luxury Airport Retail Expansions
Schiphol Airport's Lounge 2 Will Feature More Luxury Brands
Microcation Planning Services
Going Places Travel Helps Plan the Perfect Short Vacation
AI-Powered Travel Services
'Kayak' Released a Suite of AI Features and an Intuitive Chatbot
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
AI-Powered Travel Itinerary Platforms
The 'Travelmoji' AI Travel Planner Makes Use of ChatGPT
Virtual Craft Beer Tastings
NCBC & Spyglass Created an Exclusive Beer Tasting Experience with VR
Organized Travel Planning Templates
Notion Travel Itinerary Planner Has Navigation and Expenses
Luggage-Honoring Fashion Collections
The Louis Vuitton 'Flight Mode' Collection is Travel-Ready
Gifting-Focused Travel Chocolate Products
Ferrero Travel Market Has Shown Off New Treats
Sophisticated Travel-Friendly Fashion
Norse Projects Boasts the Travel Light Capsule for SS23
Capacious Airline Seats
These Opulent Seats Are Designed For Ultra-Long-Distance 'Qantas' Flights
Interactive Recruitment Billboards
easyJet's Campaign Encourages Women to Consider a Pilot Career
AI Travel Assistants
Expedia Launched a Travel Chatbot Plugin Powered by ChatGPT
Accessible Space Travel Systems
This Space Elevator Concept by Jordan William Hughes is Wondrous
Festive Airline Post Boxes
easyJet's Letters to Santa Campaign Supports Traveling Families
Collaborative Travel Planning Tools
Hollihopper Offers Live Collaboration to Organize Itineraries
Multilingual AI Travel App
Traveluh Accounts for Different Cultural Nuances When Planning
Versatile Office-Ready Canoes
Lienenkugel Creates the Corporate-Ready Canoebicle
AI-Powered Trip Planners
Guide Uses AI to Help with Hotel Selection, Itineraries, and More
Co-Branded Digital Travel Hubs
The Corona Global Hub Spotlights Experiences Rooted in Nature
Airline-Branded Travel Loungewear
Emirates Launches the New Business Class Pyjamas in Soft Blue
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Sustainable Canned Airline Wines
Spanish Brand Zeena Launches on Air Europa's In-Flight Menu
Garment-Inspired Drink Holders
Puffin Drinkware 'The Aloha' Comes in Two Hawaiian-Themed Styles
Zero-Gravity Hard Seltzer Bars
The Truly Zero Gravity Bar is Opening on a Training Aircraft
AI Travel Campaigns
Trivago is Using AI to Replace Spokespeople & Simplify Productions
Car Rental Partnerships
Turo & Hopper Join Forces to Revolutionize Car Booking in Travel Industry
Inflight Sparkling Wines
Emirates Debuts Vintage Sparkling Wine for Premium Economy Passengers
Airline Amenity Add-Ons
Etihad Airways Launches a New Amenity Kit and Loungewear Selection
Luxe Retro-Inspired Luggage Designs
The Carl Friedrik Trunk Has a 90-Liter Capacity
Inclusive Amenity Kits
Formia Launches the New Business Class Amenity Kits for Japan Airlines
Seasonal New Year Packaging
Carlsberg Launches Special Packaging for its Lunar New Year Campaign
Espresso Martini Flights
Starbucks Reserve Offers Unique Coffee Cocktail Experiences
Feature-Rich Airport Apps
The 'byAir' App Offers Indoor Maps, Transport Options and More
Smart Trip-Planning Tools
Trips by Steller Combines Human Intelligence with AI
Accessible Airline Seats
Delta is Incorporating Seats to Support Travelers with Mobility Issues
Sports-centric In-Flight Entertainment Systems
Air Canada Introduces New Live TV Sports Channels
Post-Vacation Task Helpers
KAYAK And Taskrabbit Helps Individuals with Post-Vacation Tasks
Authentic AI-Powered Travel Experiences
Tailbox is an AI Travel Tool Offering Personalized Trips
Beer-Branded Fashion Capsules
805 Beer Has Unveiled Its Latest Spring 2024 Fashion Capsule
Personal Overnight Train Cabins
The 'Yolochka' Cabin Concept Supports the Needs of New Passengers
Canadian Tourism Campaigns
Destination Canada and Caleb Simpson Launch New Travel Campaign
Sporty Solo Travel Platforms
SurfYogaBeer is a New York City-based Active & Social Travel Company
1960s-Inspired Airport Hotels
The TWA Hotel in New York Captures the City's 60s Aesthetics
Two-in-One Vacation Programs
Icelandair’s Stopover Program Turns One Vacation into Two
Mountain Air Sommeliers
Patrick Stebler & Graubunden Offer Aroma-Focused Mountain Tours
Premium Airplane Amenity Kits
Emirates Presents Its New Bulgari Amenity Kits for Travelers
Personality-Inspired Drink Packaging
Tetra Pak's Smart Packaging Leads Fans to a Personality Test
Detailed Travel-Planning Apps
80days.me Will Design a European Adventure in Minutes
AI City Travel Planners
Travelicious is an AI Travel Planner Specifically for Cities
Hotel Sleep Experiences
Hilton Launches a New Sleep Retreat Experience for Sleep-Driven Consumers
Entirely Business Class Aircrafts
BermundAir Presents its Aisle Class with New Seating
Collaboration Airline-Approved Beers
Alaska Airlines x Fremont Brewing Cloud Cruiser IPA is Crisp
Vacation Rental Campaigns
Airbnb Debuts an Animated Ad That Celebrates Booking a Place to Yourself
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
Progressive Sleeper Transit Designs
2050 Lab Designs a New Sleeper Car for Comfort On-The-Go
Eco-Friendly Aviation Startups
Ecojet Will Offer Hydrogen-Electric Flights With a Green Ethos
Neon Tonal Premium Luggage
Away Presents its New Neon Collection of Bright Travelling Goods
Public Flying Air-Taxis
The Public eVTOL Design Project by Joowon Lee Readies for Urban Spaces
Regional Airport Retailers
Okanagan + Co at Kelowna International Airport Spotlights Local Goods
Kid-Friendly Aviation Programs
easyJet's Summer Flight School Challenges Gender Stereotypes
Upcycled Aircraft Luggages
Emirates Launches a Collection Made from Upcycled Aircraft Interiors
All-Electric Passenger Aircrafts
Joby Aviation, Inc. Launches a New Aircraft for Passenger Service
Revisited Inflight Menus
Alaska Airlines' Greatest Hits Menu Brings Back Favorite Inflight Meals
Comprehensive AI Trip Planners
TravelPal Recommends Activities, Walking Routes, Dinners, and More
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Luggage-Tracking Airline Services
Virgin Australia Enhances its Bag Tracking Feature for Guests
Exclusive Luxurious Spaceflight Experiences
The Space Perspective Offers an Intergalactic View
Inflight Non-Alcoholic Beers
Athletic Brewing Company & JetBlue are Serving Non-Alcoholic Beer
Social Trip-Planning Apps
TripMap Makes Trip Planning Easier with Expense Tracking and More
Airport-Navigation App Updates
The Latest Uber Updates Make Planning Travel More Streamlined
Best Time to Travel Tools
KAYAK Recommends the Best Days to Book Flights and Hotels
Pop Culture Airline Costumes
easyJet's Crew Traded easyJet Uniforms for Iconic Eurovision Outfits
QSR Summer Promotions
Starbucks Canada Offers Mobile Ordering and Rewards at Canadian Airports
Premium In-Flight Cosmetics
Thirteen Lune and American Airlines Partnered for Onboard Amenities
Comfort-Focused Business Features
Uber Launches a Series of Features to Benefit Business Travelers
Spooky Beer Challenges
For Halloween, Samuel Adams is Tapping into the Fear of an Empty Beer Glass
Soda-Themed Airline Competitions
JetBlue and Pepsi are Raffling a Trip to Quito, Ecuador
Airline Clothing Rentals
Japan Airlines is Launching a New Clothing Rental Service for Passengers
Deftly Balanced Oktoberfest Lagers
This Lager Taps Into Traditional & Modern Brewing Techniques
All-in-One Travel Planners
Traveleva Keeps All Bookings and Itineraries in One Place
Opulent Airline Kits
Hawaiian Airlines Elevates the In-Flight Experience with Stylish Amenity Kits
Valentine's Day Flight Promotions
PLAY Airlines Ran Valentine's Day Deals This Year
Elevated In-Flight Menus
Delta Airlines Enhances its Onboard Experiences with Upgraded Menus
Optimized Inflight Coffees
Alaska Airlines & Stumptown's Custom Coffee Blend is Crowd-Pleasing
Pizza-Themed Beer Promotions
This Old Golden Hen Promotion Offers Wood-Fired Pizza Ovens
Inflight Fizzy Cocktails
Ohza's Peach Bellini is Seved on All JSX Flights Nationwide
Opulent Traveler Rewards
Bank Of America Rewards Program Adds Experiential Perks for its Customers
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Oktoberfest-Themed Fondue Menus
Melting Pot's Oktober FondueFest Features a Beer Cheese Fondue
Eco-Friendly Travel Cosmetics
The KinKind Travel Sets Bring Natural Cosmetics on the Road
Festive Hotel Decor Campaigns
IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches the Seasonal Winter Chalet Campaign
Taxi Round-Trip Services
Uber Unveils the Intercity Round Trips Feature for Indian Travelers
Revamped Airline Pricing
Fiji Airlines Launches a New Pricing Structure with Different Categories
Maori Skincare Amenity Kits
Air New Zealand & Aotea are Showcasing Potent Herbal Ingredients
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
In-Flight Taste Tests
The Great Kiwi Snack Off Will Determine Air New Zealand's Onboard Snacks
4K In-Flight Entertainment Systems
Panasonic Avionics Astrov In-Flight Display is Arriving in 2025
Spacious Airline Seating Selections
Quaras Airlines Presents the New Neighbor Free Seating
Short-Haul Istanbul Trips
easyJet Now Offers a Flight to Istanbul from Manchester
In-App Flight Booking Features
Uber Will be Launching Flight Functions in the UK Soon
Airline Premium Display Installations
United Airlines Installs Panasonic Avionics to its Planes