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In today's episode, we are delighted to present a unique and historic gathering of industry leaders – the three foremost seatback inflight entertainment providers, each represented by their distinguished product and technology visionaries.

Our topic today, accessibility for seatback in-flight entertainment systems. We delve into the challenges, the innovations, and the immense opportunities that lie ahead in making air travel more inclusive for all passengers. It's a conversation that I hope will not only inspire, educate, and inform but also help serve as a catalyst for a more inclusive future within the aviation sector.

Never before have these three providers converged on a single platform to deliberate, collaborate upon the critical importance of crafting and delivering inclusive products. This union on the show today is a testament to the evolving landscape of inflight entertainment and signifies a pivotal shift towards universal accessibility in aviation.

I’m joined by Andrew  Masson, Vice President Product Management, Portfolio Management and Marketing from Panasonic Avionics Corporation; Ben Asmar, Vice President, Products and Strategy from Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI); and Tudy Bedou, Chief Technology Officer at Thales InFlyt Experience.

In the realm of innovation and progress, wisdom prevails in recognizing that building products for everyone, without exclusion, is the true path forward. So, prepare for an enriching discussion as we embark on an exploration of the inflight entertainment domain, unlocking its potential for collaboration like never before. 

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This episode of On Your Flight Today is brought to you by IFECtiv, an inflight entertainment and connectivity consulting company. Dedicated to elevating the aviation industry's inflight entertainment products and experiences for airlines and suppliers. Visit www.IFECtiv.aero to learn more!

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On today’s episode we’ll dive into the world of luxury family travel with my guest Carmen Sognonvi. Carmen is a renowned travel influencer and the founder of Top Flight Family who travels the world with her husband and 2 children. With over a million followers on social media, they captivate audiences worldwide sharing their expertise and insights online and in popular publications like Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveller, The Washington Post, and many more. Through her content, Carmen shares valuable tips on how parents can save time, reduce hassle, and maximize comfort when traveling with kids.

Today she will share the highlights of travelling with her children and provide us with some insights into the contrasting cabin environments that merely tolerate kids versus those that wholeheartedly welcome them.   

We'll also delve into the inconsistencies in offerings of kids' amenities kits by airlines, shedding light on the need for an extensive inflight entertainment selection. Carmen will enlighten us on the airlines leading the way in this area and discuss the specific features of seatback inflight entertainment that truly enhance the overall travel experience.

Sharing her thoughts on the strengths of the airline industry and emphasizing the significance of design and aesthetics, we also discuss how expressing cultural identity in the onboard product can elevate the entire travel experience. We’ll also talk about the differences between all-Business Class airlines such as La Compagnie and some of the world's leading full-service airlines with mixed cabins. 

Above all, Carmen is a living testament that having kids shouldn't hinder your ability to travel. She firmly believes that even if your children may not remember every moment, you will cherish those memories forever. So, let's dive into this captivating conversation with Carmen Sognonvi. Let’s go!

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This episode of On Your Flight Today is brought to you by IFECtiv, an inflight entertainment and connectivity consulting company. Dedicated to elevating the aviation industry's inflight entertainment products and experiences for airlines and suppliers. Visit www.IFECtiv.aero to learn more!

To sponsor an episode or advertise on the On Your Flight Today podcast, visit the show website: www.onyourflighttoday.com 

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The views expressed by guests are their own and don’t necessarily reflect those of On Your Flight Today, its host, IFECtiv LLC, or affiliates. This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not professional advice. On Your Flight Today does not verify guest statements and is not responsible for errors or omissions.

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Imagine embarking on a journey of a lifetime, where every moment is filled with awe-inspiring experiences and unparalleled service. TCS World Travel specializes in curating all-inclusive trips that deliver precisely that. They have carefully crafted their offerings to provide meaningful adventures in unique destinations across the globe all while flying in luxury private jets. Their expertise and dedication have earned them numerous accolades, making them the most-awarded jet expedition company globally. 

On today’s episode, I am joined by Ryan Dai, Digital Experience Manager at TCS World Travel who will talk to us about the luxury jet world tours. We’ll hear how IFC together with the digital technology plays an integral role in the overall passenger experience and the operations of TCS World Travel. 

It definitely is a departure from inflight entertainment for commercial air travel passengers, crafting digital and entertainment experiences for ‘ultra-premium’ customers on luxury jets. We’ll go behind-the-scenes to hear how the experience is shaped and delivered in order to exceed the expectations of customers who would have spent well into the six figures to be a part of a bespoke TCS World Travel experience. 

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This episode of On Your Flight Today is brought to you by IFECtiv, an inflight entertainment and connectivity consulting company. Dedicated to elevating the aviation industry's inflight entertainment products and experiences for airlines and suppliers. Visit www.IFECtiv.aero to learn more!

To sponsor an episode or advertise on the On Your Flight Today podcast, visit the show website: www.onyourflighttoday.com 

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In our episode today, I am joined by Neale Faulkner, Regional Vice President at Inmarsat Aviation based in the Middle East. Neale and I will deep dive into the Inmarsat Passenger Experience Survey 2022 and discuss the results and findings.

In the age of constant connectivity, staying connected even at 30,000 feet has become a top priority for modern-day travelers. Whether it's business professionals needing to stay in touch with their work, or leisure travelers wanting to share their experiences on social media or stream their favorite movies, inflight Wi-Fi has become a game-changer.

In the recently released Inmarsat Passenger Experience Survey 2022, they surveyed 11,000 passengers across the globe to understand passengers' expectations and how these have evolved over the past five years. Their findings indicate that passenger desires and beliefs have changed. 

Some of the topics we’ll explore include the drivers of passenger behavior and how this informs the IFE & C strategy for airlines and suppliers, the desire for more transparency from passengers regarding the speed and reliability of the Wi-Fi connection, the tradeoffs for free Wi-Fi and the new battleground between suppliers, Quality Of Experience (QOE) which measures and reports on the connectivity experience at the passenger device level. This is an area that is seeing increased activity, with alliances and various solutions now coming to the market.

In conclusion, Neale will provide us with some insider tips on what to see and do in Dubai and the UAE from a local's perspective with some of his recommendations not being typically found on a tourist map. Additionally, I asked him about a recent passenger experience that wowed and he will share with us his recent experience flying with Wizz Air, a Hungarian ultra-low-cost carrier that exceeded his expectations. Let's go!

Transcript will be available in 12 hours. 

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This episode of On Your Flight Today is brought to you by IFECtiv, an inflight entertainment and connectivity consulting company. Dedicated to elevating the aviation industry's inflight entertainment products and experiences for airlines and suppliers. Visit www.IFECtiv.aero to learn more!

To sponsor an episode or advertise on the On Your Flight Today podcast, visit the show website: www.onyourflighttoday.com 

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In this episode we are joined by Alejandro Nunez Vicente, creator, founder and CEO of the Chaise Longue economy airplane seat design. Alejandro joins the show to share his journey with us. What impresses most about Alejandro is his passion, determination and dedication to push the boundaries and shape the future of passenger experience for the next generation.  

Intended to offer more choice in seating for the economy cabin, the development and subsequent controversy surrounding the Chaise Longue highlights the challenges of innovators designing products for the airline industry who challenge the status quo and disrupt established norms, making people uncomfortable and leading to resistance. 

Designing airplane seats presents numerous challenges due to the unique environment and constraints of aircraft cabins. One of the primary challenges is maximizing space efficiency. This requires designers to balance the size and shape of seats with the space available, while also considering factors such as legroom, seat pitch and overall comfort which Alejandro is attempting to do in very creative ways. 

 Ultimately, a careful balance between creativity, research, testing, passenger comfort, space efficiency, safety, and cost just to name a few is needed. Successful designers must be able to navigate these challenges while also staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the industry as it can take years to bring a product of this nature to market. 

History offers us examples of other innovators who have gone on to prove everyone wrong in their respective industries and perhaps I wonder if Alejandro Nunez Vicente will be a name associated with disrupting aircraft seating with an idea that sparked in his parents basement, started off as a University project, that has led him all the way to the global Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany. 

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This episode of On Your Flight Today is brought to you by IFECtiv, an inflight entertainment and connectivity consulting company. Dedicated to elevating the aviation industry's inflight entertainment products and experiences for airlines and suppliers. Visit www.IFECtiv.aero to learn more!

To sponsor an episode or advertise on the On Your Flight Today podcast, visit the show website: www.onyourflighttoday.com 

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The views expressed by guests are their own and don’t necessarily reflect those of On Your Flight Today, its host, IFECtiv LLC, or affiliates. This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not professional advice. On Your Flight Today does not verify guest statements and is not responsible for errors or omissions.

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Our episode today will delve into the making of "Airlines of the World", a television documentary series currently being created and produced, with the expectation to be released at the end of 2023. The series will focus on the global airline industry, past, present and future. 

 I will be joined by Patrick Weil, Managing Director of Jennuin Films and Senior Executive Producer and Creator of the “Airlines of the World” documentary series. 

Patrick will talk about the behind-the-scenes planning, offer insights into the creation and production of the series to date, and how they have been recreating the aircraft interiors and passenger experiences of yesteryear down to the finest details. 

Hear more about the work in progress as well as the narration of the series by the one and only William Shatner, who I fondly associate with the legendary role of Captain James Tiberius Kirk of the original USS Enterprise from the Star Trek franchise.

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This episode of On Your Flight Today is brought to you by IFECtiv, an inflight entertainment and connectivity consulting company. Dedicated to elevating the aviation industry's inflight entertainment products and experiences for airlines and suppliers. Visit www.IFECtiv.aero to learn more!

To sponsor an episode or advertise on the On Your Flight Today podcast, visit the show website: www.onyourflighttoday.com 

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The views expressed by guests are their own and don’t necessarily reflect those of On Your Flight Today, its host, IFECtiv LLC, or affiliates. This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not professional advice. On Your Flight Today does not verify guest statements and is not responsible for errors or omissions.

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Welcome to this special edition of the On Your Flight Today podcast. Today, I am thrilled to be joined by Lukas Kaestner, Head of Marketing, PR & Events from Hamburg Aviation. Lukas is also the President of the Crystal Cabin Awards Association and he is returning to the show today to talk with me about some of the innovation highlights, themes and trends we see emerging from this year’s Crystal Cabin Awards shortlist that was just announced earlier today from Hamburg Germany. 

Lukas will also provide some insight into the initial screening of entries and the preselection process that generates the shortlist for a panel of around 30 experts from all areas of aircraft interiors to evaluate.  

Our special edition episode will give listeners an exclusive glimpse into the exciting developments that are shaping the future of aircraft cabin interiors and passenger experience. 

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This episode of On Your Flight Today is brought to you by IFECtiv, an inflight entertainment and connectivity consulting company. Dedicated to elevating the aviation industry's inflight entertainment products and experiences for airlines and suppliers. Visit www.IFECtiv.aero to learn more!

To sponsor an episode or advertise on the On Your Flight Today podcast, visit the show website: www.onyourflighttoday.com 

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The views expressed by guests are their own and don’t necessarily reflect those of On Your Flight Today, its host, IFECtiv LLC, or affiliates. This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not professional advice. On Your Flight Today does not verify guest statements and is not responsible for errors or omissions.

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In today’s episode, we are joined by Jeb Brooks. Jeb is the founder of GreenerGrass, a website that offers content to jetsetters who want to learn about luxury travel, the aviation industry, and globetrotting secrets.  Jeb is a popular social media, YouTube personality and travel enthusiast who has visited all seven continents of the world including 69 countries to date, providing him with a wealth of knowledge and experience that he generously shares with his followers. 

With 512 flights over the past 5 years under his belt, Jeb has been in most of the premium cabins of several airlines around the world. With first-hand experience of the onboard products and amenities in premium cabins on airlines including American, Delta, United, Singapore, Spirit, Emirates, Qatar, Korean, Air France, Qantas, and more, Jeb is going to share his passenger experiences and feedback with us at ‘On Your Flight Today’. He will also talk about which airline he believes has the best business class seat in the sky and why…and it may not be who you initially think. 

Expect to gain valuable insights from a true frequent flying customer's perspective from today’s episode, that will allow you to make more informed decisions when booking your next flight or for those who work in the industry, inspiration and learnings for improving, creating or developing your next onboard products and inflight experiences. 

When visiting Greensboro, North Carolina Jeb suggests going to what he believes is the best BBQ in town: Stameys’ Barbeque 

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This episode of On Your Flight Today is brought to you by IFECtiv, an inflight entertainment and connectivity consulting company. Dedicated to elevating the aviation industry's inflight entertainment products and experiences for airlines and suppliers. Visit www.IFECtiv.aero to learn more!

To sponsor an episode or advertise on the On Your Flight Today podcast, visit the show website: www.onyourflighttoday.com 

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The views expressed by guests are their own and don’t necessarily reflect those of On Your Flight Today, its host, IFECtiv LLC, or affiliates. This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not professional advice. On Your Flight Today does not verify guest statements and is not responsible for errors or omissions.

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In today's episode, we are joined by David Kondo. David is the Head of Customer Experience and Product Design at Finnair, in addition to being on the Board of Directors of the Airline Passenger Experience Association. 

David is joining us today from Helsinki, Finland and will be talking about the new Finnair International long-haul experience, including the renewed Business class with the AirLounge, and the totally new Premium Economy travel class as well as the key partnerships  (iittala and Marimekko) involved in the development of other products and amenities onboard that contributed to the multi award winning international long-haul experience. 

Since delivering the multi award winning experience David has transitioned to a similar role on the ground and he’ll also be sharing how he is now tying in the airport experience with the inflight experience to create a seamless end-to-end passenger experience. 

David will also share some suggestions on what to see and do when visiting Helsinki, Finland - Visiting a sauna is a must when in Helsinki!

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Acronyms
EIS - Entry into service

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This episode of On Your Flight Today is brought to you by IFECtiv, an inflight entertainment and connectivity consulting company. Dedicated to elevating the aviation industry's inflight entertainment products and experiences for airlines and suppliers. Visit www.IFECtiv.aero to learn more!

To sponsor an episode or advertise on the On Your Flight Today podcast, visit the show website: www.onyourflighttoday.com 

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In today's episode, we are joined by Lukas Kaestner, the Head of Marketing, PR and Events from Hamburg Aviation, a non-profit organization that supports the aviation industry in the Hamburg region. Lukas is also the Co-Founder of the Sustainable Aero Lab and President of the Crystal Cabin Award Association. 

Hamburg Aviation is a non-profit networking and communications agency supporting the aviation cluster in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region – a key location in the civil aviation world. We will discuss Hamburg Aviation's Sustainable Aero Lab programs, which focus on developing sustainable technologies and practices to achieve decarbonization of the airline industry and reach the ‘Net Zero’ target. Lukas will explain the goals of this programs and how startups can get involved.

Known for its annual Crystal Cabin Awards which recognizes innovation and excellence in aircraft cabin design, Lukas will share insights into this prestigious industry award often referred to as the ‘Oscars’ of the Airline industry, the role it plays in promoting innovation within the industry and some tips for submitting your innovation to one of the eight award categories.

So, join us as we delve into the world of Hamburg Aviation and learn more about the exciting initiatives they are driving in the industry, get some insights into the Crystal Cabin Awards and some tips on the best spots to visit in Hamburg Germany from a local! 

Lukas recommendations when visiting Hamburg, Germany
Miniatur Wonderland
Strandperle (Beach Pearl)


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This episode of On Your Flight Today is brought to you by IFECtiv, an inflight entertainment and connectivity consulting company. Dedicated to elevating the aviation industry's inflight entertainment products and experiences for airlines and suppliers. Visit www.IFECtiv.aero to learn more!

To sponsor an episode or advertise on the On Your Flight Today podcast, visit the show website: www.onyourflighttoday.com 

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