30 Innovative Airline Services

From Personalized In-Flight Magazines to Android-Powered Airlines

A number of innovative airline services are challenging the conventional wisdom that suggests in-flight entertainment isn't all that it could be. Whether you are looking for a high-tech blanket that changes color based on your level of relaxation or next level in-flight entertainment, there are various airlines that are raising the bar for such luxurious services.

Various airlines are taking note of recent discoveries regarding the power of sensory-driven experiences, a great example of which is the British Airways initiative that saw the pairing of the airline's in-flight meals with unique musical soundtracks that highlighting certain flavors and textures.

Additionally, the emerging market for wearable technology has seen the integration of beacon systems into the travel experience, making it easy for individuals to find out information about the airport they are traveling through while exiting the plane.

As consumers are continually pursuing experiences over products, there is plenty of room for airlines to build a loyal customer base based on unique in-flight amenities.

SCORE
5.9 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 87%
Activity 81%
Freshness 8%
Intuitive In-Fight Entertainment
CATEGORY
Tech
Intuitive In-Fight Entertainment
Improved In-Flight Entertainment
CATEGORY
World
Improved In-Flight Entertainment
Heartwarming Headrest Messages
CATEGORY
Marketing
Heartwarming Headrest Messages
Boring Airplane Movies
CATEGORY
World
Boring Airplane Movies
In-Flight Connectivity Upgrades
CATEGORY
Tech
In-Flight Connectivity Upgrades
In-Flight Entertainment Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
In-Flight Entertainment Apps
Augmented Reality Commuter Screens
CATEGORY
Autos
Augmented Reality Commuter Screens
Android-Powered Airlines
CATEGORY
Tech
Android-Powered Airlines
Personalized Inflight Magazines
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Personalized Inflight Magazines
Wristworn Travel Apps
CATEGORY
World
Wristworn Travel Apps
Travel Upgrade Games
CATEGORY
Tech
Travel Upgrade Games
In-Flight Business Classes
CATEGORY
Social Good
In-Flight Business Classes
In-Flight Meditation Programs
CATEGORY
World
In-Flight Meditation Programs
Compartmentalized Airline Cabins
CATEGORY
World
Compartmentalized Airline Cabins
Three Bedroom Airline Cabins
CATEGORY
Luxury
Three Bedroom Airline Cabins
In-Flight Musical Meal Pairing
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
In-Flight Musical Meal Pairing
In-Flight Childcare Services
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
In-Flight Childcare Services
Beacon Airport Assistance
CATEGORY
Tech
Beacon Airport Assistance
Wristwatch Boarding Passes
CATEGORY
Fashion
Wristwatch Boarding Passes
Sky-High Onesies
CATEGORY
Autos
Sky-High Onesies
Luxe Flight Services
CATEGORY
World
Luxe Flight Services
App-Powered Airline Services
CATEGORY
Tech
App-Powered Airline Services
Car-Inspired Aircraft Cabins
CATEGORY
Luxury
Car-Inspired Aircraft Cabins
Virtual Reality Airlines
CATEGORY
Tech
Virtual Reality Airlines
Family Flying Cabins
CATEGORY
World
Family Flying Cabins
Bed-Like Airline Seats
CATEGORY
World
Bed-Like Airline Seats
Cutting-Edge Economy Seating
CATEGORY
Autos
Cutting-Edge Economy Seating
Illuminated Emotion Blankets
CATEGORY
Unique
Illuminated Emotion Blankets
Luxe Airline Accommodations
CATEGORY
World
Luxe Airline Accommodations

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