The EcoVadis award assesses 21 criteria across four themes: Environment “EcoVadis provides a globally trusted benchmark and this milestone validates the real progress we’ve made in environmental sustainability and sustainable procurement — while offering a clear path to go even further,” said Roland Grohmann FORMIA is actively working on rendering its operations and products as sustainable as possible such as by using reclaimed materials and developing a Circularity-as-a-Service concept that would aim to reduce waste and move away from linear consumption The company showcased a Sustainability Zone at WTCE this year to demonstrate its processes and materials “We believe sustainability isn’t a department—it’s a mindset embedded into everything we do,” said Freddie Rollason our focus is on the future: to lead towards new innovative approaches to reducing environment impact.” and website in this browser for the next time I comment Leading airline amenity kit supplier FORMIA outlined its ambitious sustainability roadmap during IFSA APEX EXPO It highlighted its industry-first certified carbon-neutral programme with Hawaiian Airlines while setting aggressive targets for sustainable material usage across its portfolio Speaking to APEX Media at the company’s exhibition stand, Chief Marketing Officer Marisa Pitsch and Senior Sustainability Manager Freddie Rollason detailed how the company balances premium passenger experience with environmental responsibility The Hawaiian Airlines programme represents a significant milestone achieving certified carbon neutrality through a combination of recycled materials and carbon offsetting “Over 80 per cent of materials used are recycled with only components like zippers and elastic straps remaining virgin materials,” explained Rollason The programme’s carbon footprint of approximately 1,000 tonnes per year is offset through verified schemes with methodology validated by third-party auditor SGS Rollason emphasised that carbon offsetting alone isn’t sufficient “If we could buy our way out of climate change as a society The company has implemented a carbon management and reduction plan focusing on manufacturing facilities with on-site solar generation and exploring ways to reduce kit weights to minimize aviation fuel impact Formia has set ambitious targets for sustainable material usage across its portfolio aiming for 40% sustainable materials by 2024 and 50% by 2025 The company reports being on track or slightly ahead of these targets it has been transitioning its amenity kit components away from virgin plastics towards sustainable alternatives The premium passenger experience remains paramount with Formia maintaining its reputation for luxury partnerships and collectable designs The company’s 30-strong in-house design team focuses on creating kits with genuine post-flight utility “One of our core pillars is conscious design… designing really thinking about functionality aspects,” said Pitsch with some vintage kits commanding significant resale values Pitsch revealed that the company even monitors eBay prices as a benchmark for desirability noting that some historic first-class kits fetch up to US$250 on the secondary market The growing premium economy segment represents a significant opportunity with airlines increasingly investing in improved amenity offerings for this cabin class Formia highlighted new programmes with carriers including Delta Air Lines and Turkish Airlines the latter featuring rotating designs that showcase Istanbul’s Modern Art Museum works While experimental sustainable materials like apple leather show promise cost remains a barrier to widespread adoption Formia’s strategy of “raising the floor” by making recycled materials standard could help pave the way for more innovative materials as scales increase and costs decrease The company has expanded its sustainability team now employing two and a half full-time equivalent positions between Hong Kong and other locations This investment supports material innovation and programme implementation including crew training to communicate sustainability stories to passengers effectively Pitsch identified three key trends driving the sector: sustainability “The hot topic is sustainability and how we can… not just incorporate sustainability into the kits but also balance that with a premium experience,” she explained The challenge now lies in scaling sustainable solutions while maintaining the luxury positioning that has made Formia a leader in airline amenity kits With long-standing partnerships like Emirates-Bvlgari entering their 17th year and new sustainable initiatives gaining traction the company appears well-positioned to navigate the industry’s evolving demands for both luxury and environmental responsibility Contact editor@apex.aero for more information Daily Newsletter This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. 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Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE Hospitality | Up in the Air // Sep 2024 Share on LinkedInLinkedInShare on TwitterTwitterShare on FacebookFacebookShare on RedditRedditShare on FlipboardFlipboardShare on TumblrTumblrShare via EmailGmailShare on WhatsAppWhatsApp FORMIA – an exhibitor at FTE APEX Asia Expo 19-20 November 2024 – is continuing its collaboration with Japan Airlines and ​Heralbony​​ for a new collection of First Class kits The new kits highlight the talents of two artists: Yukihito Okabe whose unique artwork features vibrant colours​ and strong touches​ from moulded crayon shavings a taiko drummer and dancer​ ​whose rich sensitivity and imagination is expressed across his ​artworks “JAL is proud of our continued meaningful partnership with Heralbony and FORMIA and we are delighted to introduce these unique new kits for our First Class guests,” said Masaharu Iwamoto Product & Services Development Department we aim to showcase the talents and stories of further diverse artists to the world.” Each kit is designed to be a remarkable piece of art which tells an inspiring story with the aim to ​challenge perceptions and prejudgements of disabilities and to ​craft​ a new culture to the world “We are honoured to continue our collaboration with Japan Airlines and Heralbony for these beautifully expressive First Class kits,” said Roland Grohmann “Each kit is a remarkable piece of artwork which tells an inspiring story and we hope JAL’s passengers will be delighted and will treasure these long after the journey.” IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing Content plans: A worldwide summit uniting inventive minds to tackle aviation’s biggest challenges and uncover the city’s vibrant tech and innovation landscape Content plans: Strategies for revenue growth through collaborative retailing; discussions around progressive new business models & knowledge sharing Content plans: A gathering of air transport’s digital and innovation leaders who will inspire one another and reimagine travel together Content plans: Known as the ‘CES of Aviation’ FTE Global is THE DEFINITIVE EVENT FOR INNOVATORS Content plans: Asia’s biggest free to attend passenger experience & business performance expo United Airlines and Aeroporti di Roma share their insights into the latest developments and trends in the realm of IoT Digital Transformation, On the Ground, Up in the Air // Aug 2024 A worldwide summit uniting inventive minds to tackle aviation’s biggest challenges Empowering the airline sector to profit from collaborative digital retailing opportunities at every step of the journey A gathering of air transport’s digital and innovation leaders creative designers and progressive minds who will inspire one another and reimagine travel together Where the world's most progressive travel facilitators define tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger experience Connecting vendors with airline and airport executives to transform tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger journey across Asia-Pacific International airline amenity specialist Formia has unveiled its limited-edition Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) amenity kits for American Airlines to promote cancer awareness and raise funds for innovative and life-saving cancer research The speciality amenity kits are available in exclusive developed in collaboration with Raven + Lily a Certified B Corp brand and member of the Fair Trade Federation Texas-based Raven + Lily is a sustainably focused brand whose mindful approach to craft community and ethical design complements the purposeful collection Each kit features premium skincare products included in the latest instalment of American Airline’s ongoing collaboration with Thirteen Lune an ecommerce beauty platform focused on inclusivity The latest release includes two new brands – Macabalm a female-founded organic skincare brand promoting conscious known for its focus on healthy melanin function American Airlines is celebrating its eighth year of partnership with SU2C with Formia expressing its honour to be part of this important cause Subscribe to our newsletter for critical marketing information delivered to your inbox “The Asia market is very important to Travel Blue and a major focus for business development,” says Travel Blue Managing Director Daniel Levin The project with anchor concessionaires Lagardère Travel Retail and SSP Group has seen the opening of 15 modernised and new stores across the French travel hub’s terminal “Our commercial team is looking to engage with potential partners via a Request for Proposals programme for up to 13 sites across T3 and T4,” says Perth Airport Chief Commercial & Aviation Officer Kate Holsgrove Copyright © The Moodie Davitt Report | Website by Yellowball We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website Please click on one of the buttons below to accept ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " signifies a significant milestone for the company after 15 years in its former “This relocation and expansion strategically positions us to enhance collaboration with our valued customers and brand partners and continue delivering top-tier services,”said Roland Grohmann The office space features contemporary design and showrooms to display its collection of products such as amenity kits and sleepwear Formia has submitted the office to be certified for LEED and WELL accreditation which verify the quality and sustainability of elements such as energy efficiency Runway Girl Network uses cookies. By using our site you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy HAMBURG — Bringing art into the cabin is often a regrettable exercise in blandness: vague abstractions in muted colours Not so for Japan Airlines with its new set of amenity kits in partnership with creatives Heralbony and onboard product specialists Formia — these new kits just brim with bright colours and bold patterns The partnership between JAL and Heralbony so far involves amenity kits made from six distinct artworks from six artists all of whom are proudly featured in the materials surrounding the amenity kits including with a large hero display on the wall of Formia’s stand at the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo in Hamburg this year is an art licensing social enterprise that in its own words “ensures quality collaboration between artists with disabilities and enterprises from planning to production Artists receive royalties when their art is licensed for projects.”  The artists and their work are proudly linked to the entire project Founded in 2018 in the northeastern prefecture of Iwate the company is already working with companies across Japan from rail company JR Central to hoteliers Hyatt and department store Mitsukoshi “through powerful art with narratives of their unique identities we aspire to overcome prejudgments and so-called common sense that divide the worlds around us and will continue to showcase these radiant talents in every way possible the colours really do radiate within the cabin as this Runway Girl Network journalist experienced on flights with JAL earlier this year (for full disclosure Heralbony kits are already on board JAL’s business class flights One of the brightest kits features artwork from Atsuhito Fujiki Equally bold yet monochrome is Sanae Sasaki’s work a series of irregular thick black circles that almost has a Marimekko feel in its organic shapes and repeated pattern The artist GAMON’s jagged shapes in vibrant orange and green break up what might otherwise be just a pile of amenities on Mount Blanket when passengers arrive at their seat while Tomihiro Watanabe’s greens and blacks give a real natural Blues from Keisuke Mori’s striking multicoloured face portrait are cleverly transposed onto the sides of the kit by Formia while the writing-like design from the artist marina’s work features on the top third of the final elements from other social enterprises also feature including a small smartphone stand and a USB cable (There is also a first class lounge Heralbony partnership with a signature collaborative cup-and-saucer combination featuring the art of Masaki Watanabe.) JAL’s amenity kits have previously been much more on the conservative side: its 2019 versions featured blue or black pouches in partnership with French-Japanese brand Maison Kitsuné or a menswear-inspired pair of kits together with Japanese clothier Beams These Heralbony kits are a courageous and successful departure with artwork that dares to stand out from the cabin around it rather than blend in The uniqueness of each kit is as practical as it is artistically striking: with six different versions JAL can offer inbound/outbound versions as well as different versions for different routes and also of course a very worthy partnership There’s also a ten-minute featurette onboard the inflight entertainment system to tie it all together and give passengers more information But what feels even more different about this partnership — and innovative within aviation — is the focus that Heralbony brings to the art’s inherent worth and the artists’ control of their work all the way down to seeking the artists’ individual permissions for the formatting of the reproduction of their art on the wall of Formia’s stand Deputy Editor John Walton, an international journalist, contributes opinion and analysis to RGN. He specializes in cabin interiors, seating, connectivity, and premium class service. 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Read More The amenity kits are available in two Lancel bag designs both including skincare products from Teaology’s matcha range a company that uses tea infusion skincare technology to reap the natural antioxidant rich benefits of tea “Aeromexico is thrilled to announce its partnership with Lancel and FORMIA which represents a wonderful opportunity to enhance the service we offer our passengers,” said Andres Castañeda Digital and Customer Experience Vice President & EVP at Aeromexico “We are introducing a brand-new exclusive design of our amenity kit in the Premier Cabin elevating its journey to an extraordinary experience.” Passengers will also find an eye mask made from recycled PET fabric a dental set and a wheat straw toothbrush in the kit commented: “FORMIA is delighted to curate these elegant kits for Aeromexico with French luxury Maison A unique collaboration crafted to elevate the experience for every Business Class traveller during their travels and long after.” Hospitality | Up in the Air // Feb 2025 EVA Air is dedicated to providing an exceptional Premium Economy Class service and continuously collaborates with world-renowned brands to deliver an elevated travel experience to all passengers FORMIA has unveiled the latest collection of amenity kits for EVA Air’s long-haul Premium Economy travellers in collaboration with Hunter – an iconic British brand famous for the globally recognised Original Wellington Boot “FORMIA is excited to facilitate this collaboration between EVA Air and the iconic Hunter brand,” said Roland Grohmann “Every Premium Economy guest can now take home their own Hunter-branded bag and travel essentials that have been thoughtfully-designed with sustainability bags and now collaborates with airlines on amenity kits with function and meticulous performance-driven design always at the forefront the new amenity kits have been crafted from recycled materials and each bag features an adjustable and detachable cross-body strap designed for passengers to use long beyond the flight and incorporate into their daily lives travellers will find a soothing Hunter-branded body cream and lip balm an eye mask made from recycled PET and consciously-prepared travel essentials including a dental kit and earplugs wrapped in FSC-certified craft paper packaging EVA Air launches fourth-generation Premium Economy seats for “a refined and comfortable cabin experience” Air France introduces new onboard comfort kits “carefully designed to meet needs of each passenger” FORMIA collaborates with Japan Airlines and Heralbony on new collection of First Class kits London Luton Airport has extended the hours for its free Prebook Security service that allows passengers to skip security queues by reserving a 30-minute slot ahead of their arrival at the airport On the Ground, Security // Feb 2025 Leeds Bradford Airport is transforming CX with new The next-generation screening technology enables travellers to leave liquids and large electronic items in their bags On the Ground, Security // Jun 2024 Qantas – a Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – has announced plans for an enhanced airport experience with the development of a new Broome Regional Lounge opening in December Lounges & Gates, On the Ground // Sep 2024 A worldwide summit uniting inventive minds to tackle aviation’s biggest challenges, explore PIT’s Terminal Modernization, and uncover the city’s vibrant tech and innovation landscape. 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Volume 2 - 2024 | https://doi.org/10.3389/famrs.2024.1351226 This article is part of the Research TopicMarine TurtlesView all 8 articles The highly migratory and marine nature of species such as green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) may hinder understanding of basic life history and impact ensuing management and conservation applications across their full range To elucidate the linkages between juvenile green turtles foraging in coastal waters of Uruguay in the Southwestern Atlantic Ocean to their future nesting or feeding grounds this study investigated their genetic composition A total of 201 tissue samples were collected from turtles that had stranded or were intentionally captured for scientific research along the Uruguayan coast (ca 33°–35°S) during two sampling periods (2003–2005 and 2009–2014) Twelve mitochondrial control region haplotypes and ten subhaplotypes were identified all of which had been previously detected at Atlantic or Caribbean nesting beaches Mixed Stock Analysis revealed that most turtles traced to the Ascension Island rookery representing a substantial connection to the remote mid-Atlantic island thousands of kilometers distant such as Guinea Bissau in Africa and Trindade Island in Brazil There was no significant temporal or spatial genetic structure within Uruguayan waters Despite the geographic distance from the nesting beach the significant connection to the Ascension Island rookery underscores the importance of considering rookery population size and ocean current influences in understanding source contributions These findings emphasize the need for conservation efforts including the maintenance of existing protected areas and the creation of new ones to ensure the long-term conservation of green turtles connected to various nesting colonies and feeding grounds genetically characterized for the first time in this study Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean feeding grounds are not shown The connectivity of feeding grounds to each other and their genetic diversity patterns can be assessed providing insights on gene flow and priority areas for conservation albeit with the significant exception of Uruguay The objective of this work was therefore to characterize genetic diversity and connectivity of juvenile green turtles foraging in Uruguayan coastal waters the study investigated: 1) the genetic makeup of the mitochondrial control region; 2) spatial and temporal genetic structuring within Uruguay; and 3) connections to other feeding and nesting areas PCR products were sequenced using a 3730 xl DNA analyzer (Applied Biosystems) by the Macrogen sequencing service (Macrogen Europe All samples were sequenced in both directions Sequences were edited and aligned using Bioedit V 7.0 (Hall, 1999). Mitochondrial haplotypes were classified according to the widely-utilized standardized designation provided by the Marine Turtle Sequences website, maintained by the Archie Carr Center for Sea Turtle Research at the University of Florida (ACCSTR; http://accstr.ufl.edu/genetics.html) and 8 for a unique identifier of that haplotype The subhaplotype designation for the longer ~780 bp fragment which overlaps with and extends the shorter ~481 section addresses any additional variation beyond the overlapping part with a decimal point followed by a unique number The AMOVA considered three groups: North Atlantic rookeries Genetic differentiation between all western Atlantic feeding grounds was further investigated using pairwise comparisons Statistical significance was tested using 1,000 permutations Table 1 Mitochondrial control region diversity of green turtles in Uruguayan feeding grounds As no significant differences were found when comparing haplotype frequencies between the different sampling areas in Uruguay (inner estuarine, outer estuarine, and oceanic zones; Figure 2; X2 (11 p = 0.251) or among sampling years or periods there (X2 (22 data from various coastal locations and time periods were pooled into one single Uruguay sample as corresponding longer sequences remain unpublished haplotype diversity (h) was 0.392 +/− 0.043 and nucleotide diversity (π) was 0.002 +/− 0.001 Table 2 Genetic differentiation among western Atlantic green turtle feeding grounds Correspondingly, mitochondrial D-loop sequences from Uruguay, such as the dominant CM-A8, had been previously reported in other foraging areas along the South American coast, and CM-A5 is common in the Caribbean (Supplementary Table S3) The rare haplotype CM-A42 detected in Uruguay had been previously reported among turtles foraging in Argentina and Brazil (GenBank: JF308481.1) sub-haplotypes CM-A8.2 (GenBank: JF308473.1) and CM-A45.1 (PP429908) have been described in foraging areas in Brazil and Africa and/or African rookeries The 95% confidence intervals were fairly broad The results of the Gelman and Rubin diagnosis were between 1.0 and 1.02 Their differentiation from more distant feeding areas underscores the distinctiveness of this aggregation These discoveries hold significant conservation implications by demonstrating the likelihood that threats in this region are impacting connected sites and vice versa In light of the species’ conservation status these linkages highlight the need for environmental regulations across their habitats It is also clear that the possession of such areas constitutes a great responsibility for the countries that receive turtles from different parts of the planet on their coasts This lack of resolution highlights the need for further geographic sampling particularly of uncharacterized African foraging areas to determine their connectivity as well as genomic sampling to narrow down confidence intervals if possible Testing alternative methods such as stable isotope analysis of dietary composition as well as expanding traditional tagging and satellite telemetry studies are recommended to determine connectivity in the context of oceanographic studies like particle modeling that predict hatching movements success in the management of these areas requires multidisciplinary studies that allow understanding of their dynamics On average the green turtles foraging further north are much larger and closer to reproductive age than the small juveniles developing in Uruguay the latter are likely recent recruits from the pelagic area given their size and are probably not old enough to start the juvenile natal homing process Additional studies integrating multiple approaches and considering ecological parameters such as oceanographic data on currents and distribution of food resources would be valuable for understanding the demographic dynamics in the region These different sources of information would help determine if the changes in the proportion of recruits are related to intrinsic complex behaviors or transient responses to ecological factors The study results support the inclusion, currently being considered, of new Marine Protected Areas spanning green turtle habitats in the National System of Protected Areas in Uruguay, as well as legislative and other measures. Not only will these protect this distinctive group of juvenile green turtles, but also maintain their related ecosystems and food webs. According to Crouse et al. (1987) and Chevallier et al. (2020) the key to improving the prognosis of threatened sea turtle populations lies fundamentally in reducing the mortality of immature stages like juveniles the stages to which population growth is most sensitive By increasing the survival of young turtles in their developmental feeding areas such as in Uruguay through protective measures the future of adult males and females that contribute to the maintenance of the different nesting colonies can also be enhanced International cooperation is required given the transboundary nature of green turtle populations connected by dispersal and migration Many of the sites in this study are contained within protected areas such as fishery interactions or habitat alteration along reproductive or developmental migrations must be addressed such as through effective regulation and establishment of new protected areas this study emphasizes the necessity of implementing protected zones and regulatory measures that encompass the diverse transboundary habitats where these endangered species thrive with the overarching goal of securing the conservation The data presented in the study are deposited in the NCBI GenBank repository accession numbers PP378115–PP378126 and PP425333–PP425342 The animal study was approved by Fauna Department-Ministry of Cattle The study was conducted in accordance with the local legislation and institutional requirements The author(s) declare financial support was received for the research The project was supported by the Conservation Leadership Program (Future Conservationist 001404F; the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (2003/04 to Karumbe); Peoples Trust for Endangered Species; Rufford Small Grants (GV-R; 17651-1 and 17651-2); Idea Wild (grant no VELEURUG0515); PADI Foundation; International Fund for Animal Welfare; Green Grants; and Project Aware Foundation Genetic analysis was funded by the British Embassy in Montevideo to MC GV-R is supported by Sistema Nacional de Investigadores-Agencia Nacional de Investigación e Innovación and PEDECIBA-Biología We would like to thank the Karumbé volunteers and members for their assistance in the present study The authors express gratitude to all the persons and institutions that collaborated with Karumbé through the Uruguay marine turtle stranding network: local fishermen government institutions (DINARA and DINAMA) especially the Sistema Nacional de Áreas Protegidas (SNAP) civil organizations (particularly SOCOBIOMA) and Faculty of Science and Centro Universitario Regional del Este (CURE) of the Universidad de la República (UdelaR This research was conducted under licenses (No 323/11 and 12/14) from the Fauna Department-Ministry of Cattle CITES permits for export and import of the samples were obtained The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations Any product that may be evaluated in this article or claim that may be made by its manufacturer is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher The Supplementary Material for this article can be found online at: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/famrs.2024.1351226/full#supplementary-material “New mtDNA dloop 503 primers which work for a variety of marine turtle species may increase the resolution of mixed 504 stock analyses,” in Twenty Sixth Annual Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation Marine fronts at the continental shelves of austral South America: Physical and ecological processes Mitochondrial DNA sequencing of shed hairs and saliva on robbery caps: sensitivity and matching probabilities Genetic diversity and natal origins of green turtles (Chelonia mydas) in the Western Gulf of Mexico CrossRef Full Text | Google Scholar from three east central Florida developmental habitats (Orlando Google Scholar Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) foraging and nesting aggregations in the Caribbean and Atlantic: Impact of currents and behavior on dispersal CrossRef Full Text | Google Scholar at.”Sleeping Rocks” off the Northeast Coast of Nicaragua CrossRef Full Text | Google Scholar Demographic composition of immature green turtles (Chelonia mydas) from the East Central Florida coast: evidence from mtDNA markers Google Scholar Reproduction and feeding of marine turtles in the Fernando de Noronha archipelago Google Scholar Atol das Rocas biological reserve: second largest Chelonia rookery in Brazil Google Scholar Probability of tag loss in green turtles nesting at tortuguero CrossRef Full Text | Google Scholar Population structure and genetic diversity in green turtles nesting at Tortuguero based on mitochondrial DNA control region sequences Population structure and diversity of Brazilian green turtle rookeries based on mitochondrial DNA sequences doi: 10.2744/1071-8443(2006)5[262:PSADOB]2.0.CO;2 Incorporating multiple mixed stocks in mixed stock analysis: ‘many-to-many’ analyses PubMed Abstract | Google Scholar Mussels as ecosystem engineers: Their contribution to species richness in a rocky littoral community CrossRef Full Text | Google Scholar Population genetics and phylogeography of sea turtles doi: 10.1111/j.1365-294X.2007.03542.x PubMed Abstract | CrossRef Full Text | Google Scholar To tag or not to tag: comparative performance of tagging and photo-identification in a long-term mark-recapture of juvenile green turtles (Chelonia mydas) Individual variability in the settlement of juvenile green turtles in the western South Atlantic Ocean: relevance of currents and somatic growth rate Análisis de la composición genética de Chelonia mydas (tortuga verde) en el área de alimentación y desarrollo de Uruguay Google Scholar So excellent a fishe: A natural history of sea turtles CrossRef Full Text | Google Scholar A mixed stock analysis of the green sea turtle: the need for a null hypothesis Google Scholar Chevallier D. 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specialist Formia has introduced First Class kits for Japan Airlines together with the Heralbony brand The new kits extend an ongoing collaboration between the three partners following the introduction of Business Class kits last year and include coffee cups and printed sleeves for inflight metal boxes “By showcasing their unique expressions through art and design we aim to change people’s negative perspectives towards ‘disability’ and create a society where everyone’s ‘differences’ are celebrated,” the brand states.The striking First Class kits highlight the talents of two artists: Yukihito Okabe whose artwork features vibrant colours and strong touches from moulded crayon shavings; and Yu Takada a taiko drummer and dancer whose rich sensitivity and imagination is expressed across his creations Japan Airlines Vice President Product & Services Development Department Customer Experience Division Masaharu Iwamoto said: “JAL is proud of our continued meaningful partnership with Heralbony and Formia and we are delighted to introduce these unique new kits for our First Class guests Formia CEO & Managing Partner Roland Grohmann commented: “We are honoured to continue our collaboration with Japan Airlines and Heralbony for these beautifully expressive First Class kits Each kit is a remarkable piece of artwork which tells an inspiring story and we hope JAL’s passengers will be delighted and will treasure these long after the journey.” ✈️ The performance is a timely boost for the travel retailer Among the stand-out performers were confectionery which turned in an extraordinary +84% increase year-on-year The cdf Global Shopping Festival underscores the retailer’s strategic focus on innovation customer engagement and service excellence as key levers to stimulate Chinese consumption during the Labour Day Golden Week and beyond have been selected to create a luxurious experience for passengers that reflects indulgence and self-care “FORMIA is honoured to partner with Korean Air and Graff to introduce this exceptional collection of amenity kits,” said Roland Grohmann “This collaboration represents a perfect blend of luxury and we are proud to bring Graff’s unparalleled elegance to the airline’s passengers These kits are designed to create unforgettable experiences in the air and beyond.” Formia has launched a collection of amenity kit products called The Clean Kit for hygiene-conscious travelers Products include personal protective equipment (PPE) and sanitizers “We understand that airline passengers’ needs are changing Our focus is to deliver relevant and timely solutions to support and protect their needs.” – Philipp Wendschuh The essentials kit contains a flexible plastic (OPP) pouch Premium additions and options include a polyester a cotton or jersey mask and a sanitizing gel tube or spray And for those who want to promote hygiene while keeping sustainability in mind there is a washable kraft paper pouch option All of the products can be customized to airline branding Formia’s sample products show the amenity kit pouch can double as a communication tool with the possibility of printing tips on how to properly wear a mask or wash hands directly on the package They’ve also suggested a separate kit tailored for kids Sanitizers can be also self-branded or co-branded with recognized beauty and skincare companies Payot Larger bottles (30 ml and 250 ml) of sanitizer for use in lavatories are also available Formia stresses that its products comply with international safety standards and regulations supporting passengers’ health and hygiene throughout their journey. “We understand that airline passengers’ needs are changing our focus is to deliver relevant and timely solutions to support and protect their needs,” said Philipp Wendschuh many airlines have required their cabin crew to wear face masks Lufthansa and Wizz Air – have started to enforce the rule on passengers requesting that masks cover the nose and mouth for the duration of the flight and also during check-in Some airlines have indicated that they will be handing out face masks to passengers International airline amenity specialist Formia has collaborated with Hunter to launch kits for long-haul Premium Economy passengers on Eva Air the British brand renowned for its Original Wellington Boot has expanded its portfolio to include outerwear The amenity kits are made from recycled materials each featuring an adjustable and detachable cross-body strap passengers will find a Hunter-branded body cream and lip balm and travel essentials such as a dental kit and earplugs packaged in FSC-certified kraft paper Formia CEO & Managing Partner Roland Grohmann commented: “Formia is excited to facilitate this collaboration between Eva Air and the iconic Hunter brand “Every Premium Economy guest can now take home their own Hunter-branded bag and travel essentials that have been thoughtfully designed with sustainability a vanity case in quilted faux leather or jewellery box-inspired design will be offered for outbound and inbound flights Male guests will receive a pebble grain faux leather voyager case with a side handle and detachable strap “This collaboration with ELIE SAAB is a defining moment in Saudia’s journey to elevate guest experience and redefine inflight luxury,” said Rossen Dimitrov “As one of the world’s iconic luxury brands ELIE SAAB brings unparalleled sophistication to our skies perfectly complementing Saudia’s mission to deliver world-class hospitality we are creating something truly extraordinary — taking the artistry and elegance of ELIE SAAB to the world while bringing the world to Saudi Arabia This partnership represents the essence of Saudia’s transformation where timeless design and forward-thinking innovation come together to inspire and captivate our guests at every moment.” male and female guests will both receive one of two bag designs for outbound and inbound flights “We are pleased to present an elegant collection for Saudia’s premium guests in collaboration with ELIE SAAB demonstrating the perfect blend of sustainability and luxury,” commented FORMIA’s CEO & Managing Partner “FORMIA is proud to have facilitated this exclusive partnership for Saudia marking the debut of ELIE SAAB for airline passengers.” “We are delighted to collaborate with Saudia and offer guests a glimpse into the refined world of ELIE SAAB,” said Elie Saab Jr “This bespoke collection has been meticulously designed to bring the elegance and sophistication of ELIE SAAB’s signature style to the skies offering an exceptional experience for travellers.” Airline amenity specialist Formia has celebrated the grand opening of its headquarters in Hong Kong The opening marks an important milestone for the company which has relocated to a purpose-built office after 15 years Located at The Harbourfront in the Hung Hom area the headquarters features a modern design and technologically advanced infrastructure It also houses multiple wellbeing areas for colleagues and showrooms to display its brand portfolio as well as other Skytrax-ranked references The move reflects Formia’s commitment to sustainability and the wellness of its employees submitting its new office to be certified for LEED and WELL accreditation These market-leading certifications have guided the company to follow global standards in the design The office was designed with employee welfare and sustainability in mind considering elements such as energy efficiency building best practices and comfort of occupants Formia CEO and Managing Partner Roland Grohmann said: “We are elated to unveil our new innovative headquarters a testament to our unwavering commitment to our people and to pioneering innovation and setting the bar high in our industry and continue delivering top-tier services.” Formia said its new headquarters underscores its mission to continue offering what it describes as exceptional amenity solutions through meaningful collaborations The kits are made using recycled materials fitted with an adjustable cross body strap that allows passengers to use the kit as a bag after the flight passengers will enjoy a Hunter body cream and lip balm and other travel essentials such as a dental kit and earplugs “FORMIA is excited to facilitate this collaboration between EVA Air and the iconic Hunter brand,” said FORMIA’s CEO & Managing Partner Roland Grohmann “Every Premium Economy guest can now take home their own Hunter branded bag and travel essentials that have been thoughtfully designed with sustainability Airline amenity specialist Formia has joined forces with Italian fashion house Missoni to create a luxury travel essentials kit for Delta Air Lines It will be available on all Delta flights to and from Italy and Paris starting mid-July and will launch worldwide in September The bag features Missoni’s signature textured zigzag pattern on both the exterior and the inner lining is designed to ‘celebrate the view from 30,000 feet’ The kit includes skincare essentials from Grown Alchemist extending Delta’s partnership with the Australian premium clean beauty brand an eye mask and ear plugs to enhance the passenger experience Formia CEO & Managing Partner Roland Grohmann commented: “Formia is thrilled to bring together Delta Air Lines and luxury Italian fashion house Missoni for this exclusive new collaboration “Featuring Missoni’s classic and timeless design and delightful skincare from premium clean beauty brand Grown Alchemist these kits ensure that every Delta One customer has a beautiful Missoni branded bag to take home for keeps.”  Delta Air Lines Vice President Brand Experience Mauricio Parise said: “We’ve been intentional about creating a Delta One experience – both on the ground and in the air – that feels truly premium and elevated and Missoni’s elegance and prestige aligns perfectly with that vision along with unique design elements that will be featured in our Delta One Lounge at John F Kennedy International Airport will offer a distinct high-end enhancement to our most premium spaces.”   Missoni Home Creative Director Alberto Caliri said: “We are delighted to partner with Delta on the Delta One experience “The Missoni amenity kits have been meticulously designed embodying a timeless declaration of elegance and a profound connection with the surrounding world customising the JFK lounge signifies an important new frontier for our lifestyle approach.” ✈ At Olympic level, the difference between winning and losing can come down to the smallest of margins. It’s a fact that Great Britain hurdler Andrew Pozzi was acutely aware of in his quest to win an Olympic gold medal in Tokyo.  It is also the reason he uprooted and moved to live and train in Formia, Italy under the watchful eye of legendary Cuban Santiago Antunez - coach of two of the past five Olympic 110m champions (Dayron Robles Beijing 2008 and Anier Garcia Sydney 2000).  Antunez had officially retired from working Cuba’s athletes in 2013, but was persuaded to oversee the development of a group of highly promising elite athletes in Italy. In 2018, Pozzi grasped the opportunity to move to Formia and begin life under the mentorship of a trainer who knows everything about what it takes to win an Olympic gold medal.  "I thought the chance to work with him had passed," Pozzi commented to Sky Sports. "I'd known about him, but thought he'd officially retired five years ago! I've a good friend who's a really good athlete called Paolo Dal Molin and after seeing a photo of him with Antunez I messaged and asked 'are you working with him?' Paolo said yes, but also asked if I fancied working with the group and Antunez." The answer Pozzi came back with was a resounding yes, and he was soon planning his relocation to Formia.  While the move from Loughborough to Italy may have been made hastily, the belief the relocation gave Pozzi, with an Olympics only two years away, was invaluable:  "I genuinely believe I can win a medal at Tokyo," Pozzi said at the time. "If it was just about reaching finals, I probably would have stayed in the UK. I know, somehow I know I can achieve this at the highest level and that makes moving to Italy easier.” View this post on Instagram We’re ready 🔥 final preparations finished with my team here in Doha. Tomorrow my World Championships begin 🏃🏻‍♂️ A post shared by Andrew Pozzi (@apozzi93) on Sep 29, 2019 at 1:42pm PDT Over the next two years, Pozzi’s approach to training was completely overhauled by his new Cuban teacher. For Antunez, speed is not the priority, technique is everything. As Pozzi explained to Athletics Weekly: “He said, from his perspective, that in Europe there’s a real rush to make everything quantifiable – you have to run super fast on the track, you have to lift heavier and heavier weights in the gym – but he feels coordination, mobility and technique is very overlooked.” This change in mindset even led Pozzi to take up some very unorthodox training techniques in his search for perfection, including dancing. “In the winter we were doing a lot of rhythm-based exercises. We had salsa music on and all this stuff. You have various hurdles out, there’s music playing and for a set period of time you’re going back and forth over these hurdles. It’s for hip mobility, for rhythm and it was very strange. I wondered what I’d let myself in for in the first couple of weeks.” Despite initial reservations, the transformation of Pozzi’s training routine went hand-in-hand with a change in focus. Antunez inspired a confidence in him, increasing his belief that he could win medals. As Pozzi recounted: “based on what he knew of myself as an athlete and what he could see from our early work together that was entirely the aim.” And after an injury-disrupted 2019, Pozzi’s partnership with Antunez seemed to be paying dividends in 2020. On 21 February, Pozzi ran a season’s best time of 7.48 seconds over 60m at the World Athletics Indoor Tour meeting in Madrid to maintain an unbeaten start to the year. Less than a month later, everything had changed. Pozzi’s Olympic dreams began to crumble as the world faced up to the biggest crisis of a generation: COVID-19. On 9 March, 2020, as the harrowing effects of coronavirus spread across the country, Italy imposed one of the strictest lockdowns in the world. At the time, no other country in Europe was as badly affected, and the athlete was caught in the middle of the drama.  Pozzi found himself under lockdown, far from his home in the UK and restricted to only two hours of training per day - something of a privilege given the situation.  “The Italian Olympic Committee have enabled a small number of athletes to continue training if they are working for the upcoming Olympic Games,” Pozzi told Sky Sports in mid-March.  “I get to spend a couple of hours a day training at my base in Formia - behind closed doors and under social distancing rules. It's very quiet at the centre now as most staff have also been ordered to stay at home. The atmosphere is very different, but I'm extremely grateful to be able to continue work and also have some time outside of the house.” In what has become a familiar story for many people currently living through coronavirus restrictions, isolation and the loss of small everyday freedoms are the things that struck Pozzi most when asked about life under lockdown:  “I'm used to being very independent and moving here with a big language barrier has always meant less socialising than when I trained in the UK, but the lack of contact with anyone has become increasingly challenging.” A post shared by Andrew Pozzi (@apozzi93) on Mar 10 By the end of March the situation with COVID-19 was changing rapidly in the UK and Pozzi made the decision to travel home he noticed a marked contrast between the response in Italy and his home country: but it was a contrast to when I arrived in the UK I know everyone here is taking it seriously and is disciplined but in Italy it was on a different level.” something else that will have a dramatic impact on Pozzi’s life changed over the last weeks - the dates of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games But even though he would have liked to compete this year Pozzi believes the decision to postpone the Games was completely justified: “I was working on they would go for October this year in 2020 I think I would have liked that as I've prepared really well for an Olympics this year and it would have worked well but I totally understand the decision and I think it's correct.”  Register for APEX EXPO (Los Angeles, September 9-12) Established in Scandinavia in the late 1970s Formia has a longstanding history and heritage as a design company with a focus on travel and hospitality amenities which Roland Grohmann acquired in 2009 with partner Dietmar Lillig Formia has focused exclusively on airline amenity kits Formia has grown from a relatively small company with a handful of employees to an international enterprise with over 80 staff from 22 different countries The majority of these employees are under 30 years old with many joining Formia direct from university together with the current management team of chief commercial officer Philipp Wendschuh and chief marketing officer Niklas Sandor focuses on building teams with diverse yet complimentary backgrounds and expertise “We reflect on the ongoing evolution of ever-more bespoke and sophisticated brand collaborations across the industry with a strong sense of pride.” – Roland Grohmann Today, the company has 50 airline collaborations under its belt, and has worked with over 150 brand partners. Most recently, the company engineered the first airline partnership with Aspinal of London whose luxury travel bags are now available to Malaysia Airlines’ business-class passengers The company is also committed to bringing further transparency to the amenities industry. Its Hong Kong office, which opened in 2002, is now home to a showroom that displays the amenity kits and comfort items on offer from the world’s top 50 airlines according to SkyTrax whether they’re supplied by Formia or by its competitors During an interview with APEX CEO Joe Leader “We think it’s relevant and critical for all our partners to see what’s going on in the market.” “We reflect on the ongoing evolution of ever-more bespoke and sophisticated brand collaborations across the industry with a strong sense of pride We firmly believe that the many unique branded collaborations initiated by Formia and followed by others have helped shape and improve the overall onboard passenger experience and journey.” See more posts from the 40 Success Stories campaign who trained Hambletonian harness racing winners Harmonious and Probe In addition to his victories in 1990 with Harmonious and in 1989 with Probe who finished in a dead heat for win with Park Avenue Joe Formia was the caretaker for two Hambletonian champions: Speedy Somolli in 1978 and Trotting Triple Crown winner Lindy’s Pride in 1969 came in 1962 when Constancio’s trotter Thomas Atkyns was invited to travel from Argentina to New York for the International Trot at Roosevelt Raceway was delayed for days by fighting related to a revolution in Argentina Thomas Atkyns arrived only one day prior to the International Trot and was unable to compete To reward the horse and connections for their perseverance Thomas Atkyns was paraded before the International Trot crowd of 53,297 and in 1966 he moved to the States for good Formia worked for Hall of Famer Howard Beissinger who trained and drove Lindy’s Pride and Speedy Somolli Formia enjoyed a successful partnership with the Antonacci family’s Lindy Farms and Lindy Racing Stable Lindy Farms bred and owned Probe and Lindy Racing co-owned Harmonious with Sal Garofalo “All of us at Lindy Farms are saddened by the loss of Osvaldo Formia,” said a statement posted by Lindy Farms on Twitter “He truly loved the horses and was a gifted horseman and he will live on through his accomplishments on the racetrack and in the hearts of those who knew him.” Harmonious’ win in the Hambletonian made Mr Formia the fifth trainer to win the event in consecutive years Harmonious gave his trainer a scare two days prior to the race when Mr Formia found the colt cut and scraped in his paddock after suffering from colic It was too late to start the horse on medication following Harmonious’ Hambletonian triumph who won 10 of 14 races and $1.03 million in 1990 was named that season’s Dan Patch Award Trotter of the Year Formia included Dan Patch Award-winning trotters Lindy Lane and Rum Boogie who won the 2008 Hambletonian Oaks with trainer Trond Smedshammer Harnesslink.com is the only harness racing website dedicated to covering news and events in the Standardbred Industry world-wide © 2024 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV © 2024 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV “Do you want to make more money? Sure! We all do!” enthused television icon Sally Struthers in the famous 1990s commercials imprinted on the minds of multiple generations Today’s passenger experience version might ask: “do you want to be more sustainable We all do!” In the hard-to-decarbonise aviation industry there are some visible wins to demonstrate an airline’s engagement with sustainability and social responsibility One of the most plainly visible on board is the large number of amenity kits produced for passengers and manufacturer Formia has nearly a dozen new Ranging from recycled social plastics (such as those retrieved from the sea or other watercourses) to artificial leathers and entirely new materials Runway Girl Network sat down with the company earlier this summer to get our hands — quite literally — on these new inflight options Formia cleverly presented its new range in the same shape Breaking these new sustainable materials down they fall into three categories: recycled plastic textiles some of these will be familiar from elsewhere in our lives creates long strings of plastic fibres from plastic bottles — recyclable up to 5-7 times — that are then turned into fabrics These fabrics can include almost anything that would ordinarily be made out of the non-recycled version of this material and in the amenity kit world could include woven textile Another source option for this material is what’s known as recycled social plastic which Formia says is “ethically reprocessed ocean-bound plastic feedstock collected in coastal communities and stopping plastic before it reaches the ocean” Not only does this divert plastics from our oceans but it also provides an income — especially valuable in less developed coastal communities Recycled social plastics can add a social and sustainable angle where nylon is sourced from either waste or recycled products: fishing nets Moving on to the sustainably produced natural materials these include both recycled and organic cottons The carbon and other environmental impact of cotton production is high but organic is lower-impact than non-organic Kraft paper — used by Virgin Atlantic at present — is a sustainably produced natural material that offers a lower overall lifespan than others but asks the question of just how many reuses the average amenity kit gets When might it make sense to use this sort of highly sustainable thick paper material which (apart from the zipper) biodegrades naturally Recycled cotton and kraft paper offer some of the more sustainable natural options Turning to the repurposed waste byproduct materials combining leather otherwise destined for landfill with plastic and a coating which is highly durable and used extensively within aviation Examples here include Aeromexico’s new Etro-branded bags produced by Formia with materials from Gen Phoenix The new Formia x GenPhoenix x ETRO bags hit Aeromexico seats this October perhaps best replicates the feel of leather — and the scent impressively — but at present the waste apple pulp from the food industry is mixed with non-recycled polyurethane (a plastic commonly marketed as ‘vegan leather’) is a fibre engineered from waste pineapple leaves which produces an unusual crackled surface that looks somewhat like elephant hide and feels premium piñatex and e-leather all give a feeling of texture and luxury these materials all offer a wealth of choice for the airline that wants to show its willing to pluck some low-hanging sustainable fruit — apple But the next branch of the sustainability tree prompts a further question: beyond incorporating more sustainable materials how can airlines rethink the way that amenity products are conceived produced and supplied to reduce waste and emissions even further Sustainable contents — and provision — are also important If you fly JetBlue between London and New York or Boston one of the most noticeable things you’ll experience as a passenger is the amenity kit in the main cabin and not just as an amenity kit.  As it is oven it can be used for everything from storing food The JetBlue kit has been made by FORMIA with the US airline being one of over 50 working with the amenity kit and cabin products manufacturer APEX Media talked to FORMIA marketing director Natalie Solebo and chief customer experience officer Marisa Pitsch The big trend in amenity kits is of course sustainability. One element of that is reusability so that the kits don’t contribute to landfill waste hence the unique design and versatility of the JetBlue international kits “there is no conversation that’s being had where that’s (sustainability) not a focus now KLM for example has been doing this for decades and for other customers who have a way to go the other key element is how the kits are made.  FORMIA is showcasing a series of amenity kit concepts.   Experimental material includes ‘bananatex’ and ‘pinatex’ These range from ones made from E-Leather, to amenity kits made from more experimental materials including “bananatex” (a fabric made from banana plants) and ‘pinatex’, a leather alternative made from fibres taken from pineapple leaves Perhaps the most interesting amenity kit concept was one made from Social Plastic.  This is an NGO which pays people in the Global South to collect plastic waste and hand it in for recycling in exchange for digital credits that can be used for services such as healthcare and education.   Marisa Pitsch told us that there had been airline interest in that particular product due not only to the recycled plastic element but also because of the very compelling human story behind it The storytelling element also comes through in Delta’s Someone, Somewhere amenity kit project (a finalist in the APEX/IFSA Awards) where the amenity kits are made by artisans throughout Mexico and where you can even contact the individual who made your individual kit Marisa Pitsch also talked about the collaboration with Rebel, which is helping FORMIA execute its sustainability strategy and “turn all our concepts and dreams into data.” This is important as “otherwise it can be marketing hype and greenwashing.  And we recognise how important that is to the airlines as well that when they tell the story they can also back that up with data and information.” there is increasing customer demand for wellness based products in amenity kits.   One example is the collaboration between Diptyque and Qatar Airways.  According to Natalie Solebo the brand is all about fragrances and “taking you on a sensorial experience.”  As a result it’s an out of the ordinary experience that customers appreciate.   Let me tell you a story… about storytelling That’s the latest watchword in amenity kit design the particularly fascinating passenger experience space at the nexus of cabin interiors and the the desire to extend airlines’ contact with their passengers as long as possible says Formia chief marketing officer Niklas Sandor starts with “creating a much more cohesive concept so that the amenity kit is something that relates to your overall journey and is something that represents the brand the airline and the collaboration that they have It’s really taking that beyond the product and incorporating that in many more elements: the lounge We’re using the amenity kit as an enabler for a wider experience.” as you might expect from one of the big names in amenity kits But Formia is putting it into practice with its latest partnership The 51-year-old Italian fashion house’s bold eye-catching paisley is used as both the amenity kit of a book blurb like on the inside of the handle strap of the bright orange outbound kit and as an integral part of the plot once you open up the large flap of the folding inbound kit The outbound kit’s plain orange leather will pop against the relatively staid blue-grey-beige of the Aeromexico longhaul cabin while the Etro paisley will be a pleasing match with the existing fabrics Etro is a strong brand choice for Aeromexico is “pushing the boundaries in terms of the experience for what Aeromexico has done before: inbound there is a traditional contemporary kit bright kit that you wouldn’t necessarily expect when you’re on board.” Pleasingly, the pattern, last seen in first class on Japan Airlines is featured in a calming enough deep blue that it’s elegant across the applications Formia chose Your LED-light-sensitive author loves a really comfortable cotton-rich eye-mask and is perennially keeping and then losing them and the cotton mask with deep blue paisley would go straight into the “keep” pile The signature Etro paisley is cleverly chosen While the replacement of the traditional largely polyester (and rarely very nice) socks with slippers is notable your author’s favorite part of the new kit is the little soft-backed Field Notes notebook tucked inside custom-made by the Chicago-based manufacturer literally do some storytelling if you want to but something like a notebook continues the brand relationship story with you after you arrive It’s great to see socks replaced by slippers The notebook is small enough to slip into a pocket or pocketbook while the Aeromexico Eagle Knight logo is just the right level of branding: it doesn’t scream “I got this from the plane” but it’s also enough to remind its user of the company thoughtful enough to provide it And the notebook itself is clever in a way that your author only realized after spending a few days using it for all sorts of things or to rip out a piece to scribble a phone number on or to start scribbling ideas if the nice-glass-of-wine-and-a-comfy-seat onboard inspiration hits feels — well There’s something about the Field Notes format that is simpler and is thus more likely to be used (and indeed was) than the admittedly lovely hardbacks that are presently sitting in the ‘drawer of nice notebooks to perhaps use some day’ in your author’s office It’s this “pop it in your pocket” factor that is crucial to the the idea of storytelling “There’s very few products on board that can do that, because most of the products are intended to stay on the aircraft — even though they’re removed sometimes We want consumers to take away that gift and talk about it Formia unveiled new amenity kits that will be flying on board Aeroméxico’s business-class cabin an extra-large sleeping mask and interior lining all donning the signature paisley-patterned fabric of Italian luxury fashion house Etro The partnership marks the first time Etro amenities are available on board an airline in the Americas Also in the kits are a pair of slippers, mouthwash and an Aeroméxico-branded notebook from Chicago-based stationary brand Field Notes. “I believe traveling is an experience and Aeroméxico is the first to give passengers the opportunity to really remember it by taking notes during or after their flight,” said Roland Grohmann On the heels of Monday’s announcement that Aeroméxico has become one of the latest airlines to collaborate with the United Nations on its Sustainable Development Goals added that the kits will be delivered to passengers without a plastic wrapping – just with a tag as they would be in a store “We are moving to eliminate all plastics on board and this kit is one of our first steps,” he said The kits will be available on Aeroméxico’s Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 Dreamliners which operate the airline’s long-haul routes to destinations such as London Hospitality specialist Formia has collaborated with Lalique to create a luxury amenity kit collection for First Class Singapore Airlines passengers The First Class men’s kit is an ode to the classic style of the physician bag The black pouch houses travel-size products from Lalique’s Encre Noire men’s range The black and pink female bag contains products from the L’Amour Lalique women’s range Both the male and female kits include an eau de toilette from the respective Lalique collections The black travel case unisex kit was designed with a dual travel and home lifestyle concept in mind It includes products from the Lalique Néroli line and a scented candle Lalique branded lavatory toiletries and a sleeper suit complement the First Class amenity kits Formia CEO & Managing Partner Roland Grohmann said: “Formia congratulates Singapore Airlines for offering such a coordinated luxury experience with the world renowned Lalique brand Formia is thrilled to have matched the excellence of Singapore Airlines with Lalique’s superior quality According to the global aviation trade body total passenger demand rose +3.3% year-on-year in March Asia Pacific airlines served 31 million international passengers in March The breakthrough partnership allow customers to earn 1 Qantas Point for every A$1 spent at Lotte Duty Free when they provide their Qantas Frequent Flyer membership Inflight hospitality specialist Formia has collaborated with Bangkok Airways to introduce an amenity kit featuring products by natural skincare and spa brand Thann The aromatherapy products – Rice Extract Lip Balm Rice Extract Moisturising Cream and Signature Hand Sanitising Gel – are said to capture the essence of Thailand an eye shade and earplugs are also included in the pack Formia shared details of its latest collaboration on a LinkedIn post The kit will be available inflight and to Blue Ribbon Club lounge visitors Formia introduced an exclusive collection of amenity kits for Turkish Airlines’ long-haul Business Class female passengers in collaboration with Italian accessories brand Coccinelle The Moodie Davitt Report is delighted to present the results of the inaugural TREX Awards A trailblazing celebration of the finest travel retail-exclusive products and other initiatives the TREX Awards recognise the critical need for differentiation within travel retail shining a spotlight on innovations that deliver unique value to travellers The exhibition is a milestone for Naos as it introduces Bioderma the reopenings mark the debut of two new design concepts each crafted to offer a sensory escape from the busy airport environment Airline amenity specialist Formia has launched a colourful set of amenity kits for Japan Airlines’ (JAL) Business Class passengers The amenity kits are part of the airline’s Airbus A350-1000 aircraft cabin and interiors launch. It features vibrant designs from experimental welfare company Heralbony which empowers local artists with intellectual disabilities under the tagline ‘Unleash Your Exceptionality’ aim to change perceptions on disabilities with the initiative; which has expanded to include tableware designs for the airline’s First Class Lounges and printed sleeves for inflight meal boxes “Formia is proud to introduce these very special amenity kits for JAL with welfare experimental company Heralbony and to support their shared mission to drive positive social change,” commented Formia CEO & Managing Partner Roland Grohmann “We hope passengers are truly delighted with these meaningful kits which highlight the talents of Japan’s diverse and talented artists.” Customer Experience Division Masaharu Iwamoto said: “JAL is delighted to partner with Heralbony and Formia to create this responsible and thoughtful collection of amenity kits for Business Class Our aim is to create new ways for passengers to experience diverse perspectives through the exposure to remarkable art while travelling with JAL.” ✈ Airline amenity specialist Formia has joined forces with Hawaiian Airlines to launch its sustainability amenity kit programme designed by Hawaiian lifestyle brand Noho Home by Jalene Kanani First Class travellers on Hawaiian Airlines’ long-haul international flights and flights between Hawaii and New York Boston and Austin will be offered the kit featuring Kilo Hōkū and ‘Ōlali design concepts Amenity kits featuring the Lele design are available to passengers seated in Hawaiian Airlines’ Extra Comfort and Main Cabin ✈️ Coming to a cabin near you: amenity kits & soft goods, designed by @NohoHome and inspired by our 787 Leihōkū Suites. Keep an eye out for this new selection which will be in-flight starting Nov. 6, 2023, HST on select long-haul & overnight flights: https://t.co/XVKBGE3FiG. pic.twitter.com/uk6mnSFphA — Hawaiian Airlines (@HawaiianAir) October 2, 2023 The product line-up includes a recycled plastic canvas bag FSC-certified kraft paper and a wheat straw pen eye shades and cosmetic tubes made from post-consumer recycled plastic Formia has improved the programme’s sustainability by securing a carbon-neutral certification for the products The company partnered with third-party verification provider SCS Global Services to independently assess and certify the kits The carbon-neutral certification followed a three-step process – verification of the product’s carbon footprint based on a full life-cycle analysis in line with ISO 14067 Standard; development of a carbon management plan which includes continuous improvement steps to further decarbonise the carbon footprint of the product across the value chain; and a commitment to purchase and retire high-quality carbon offsets for the remaining emissions Hawaiian Airlines Senior Director of Brand and Community & Cultural Relations Alisa Onishi said: “We are thrilled to introduce our responsibly designed amenity kit collection with Noho Home and Formia “We are looking forward to delighting our guests with these consciously created products to enhance their experience while flying with us.”   Formia Chief Commercial Officer Niklas Sandor commented: “We are incredibly excited to partner with Hawaiian Airlines to develop this groundbreaking collection of responsible amenity kits “Formia is proud to launch certified carbon-neutral kits for Hawaiian Airlines and to support them on their journey towards providing a more sustainable and meaningful travel experience for their passengers.” ✈ the international guest amenity and hospitality specialist and Austrian Airlines introduce the overnight amenity kit for passengers experiencing an overnight stay due to flight delays The multi-functional two-tone pouch provides grooming essentials as well as toiletries created by the Italian cosmetics brand Acca Kappa The elegantly designed his and her kits include Acca Kappa White Moss shower essential products and even laundry detergent easily used in a sink The male kit also contains Acca Kappa White Moss shaving cream The female kit includes Acca Kappa White Moss body lotion The passenger will surely be pampered in all areas of discomfort that may be caused by this travel inconvenience Roland Grohmann stated: “FORMIA understands the frustration of dealing with flight delays and the inconvenience of an unexpected overnight stay We applaud Austrian Airlines for taking the extra step to reassure passengers that they care.” FORMIA offers the travel industry a full range of quality bespoke amenity kits cosmetics and comfort items as well as tailor-made in-flight service concepts FORMIA has forged a unique product expertise in working with hotels and airlines The company operates globally and brings a professional and distinctive approach to premium guest and in-flight service amenities FORMIA‘s partnerships with luxury brands focuses in identifying the most profitable strategic fit providing the Brand more visibility and impact and consequently adding value to the airlines’ proposition Austrian Airlines AG is Austria’s largest carrier and operates a global route network of approximately 130 destinations The airline is part of the Lufthansa Group Operating from the company’s hub at Vienna International Airport the Austrian Airlines Group (“Austrian”) occupies a leading position in Austria’s aviation industry Austrian Airlines currently operates a fleet of 85 aircraft the Krull family has led the Acca Kappa brand for more than 140 years embodies over four generations of craftsmanship and excellence in fragrances Acca Kappa proudly represents Italy with more than 100 brand retailers and over 400 boutiques and corners worldwide including America Acca Kappa proudly represents Italy in more than 50 countries all over the world shop in shop corners and counters located only in the most exclusive and high-ended department stores Formia has revamped its THANN amenity kit for EVA Air’s Elite Class passengers and updated the bag design for Premium Economy travellers The new THANN bag for Elite Class passengers comes in a green and brown colour way and opens up flat like a book which enables travellers to hang it up and keep their toiletries in it The EVA Elite Class kit includes Rice Extract Lip Balm and Rice Extract Moisturizing Cream Formia has also updated its THANN bag design for EVA Air Premium Economy passengers is currently onboard North American routes and will soon be available on European routes Formia Managing Director Roland Grohmann said: “The distinctive new design THANN bag was customised for EVA Air and we are delighted at the success it has achieved for the airline ever since Formia’s mission is to delight its customers by providing products which That has definitely been the case with these kits and their contents We are immensely proud that EVA Air continues to place its trust in Formia with the supply of their amenity kits.” By 2019-04-03T09:52:08+01:00 Turkish Airlines and Formia have teamed up to develop a new amenity kit line for the flag carrier which will feature Turkish artwork and a number of premium brands – including Italian fashion house Versace Versace-branded kits will be provided for business class long-haul flights and bags with artwork from Istanbul Museum of Modern Art for economy short haul This is the tenth year that the airline has worked with Formia to develop the kits but it is the first time Versace will be used for onboard amenities The designer’s perfume for both men and women will also appear in the premium kits says that providing amenity kits for economy class represents a shift in the industry “It is trendsetters like Turkish that are doing this," he says "Mandarina Duck is an amazing feature for economy class.” The company is providing Turkish with the kits in different colours to offer variety so that customers do not tire of receiving the same item if they travel with the airline often For more news, pictures and analysis from AIX 2019, visit our dedicated event page Italian carrier ITA Airways has edged into full-year operating profit with a surplus of €3 million ($3.4 million) a performance which it claims is ahead of schedule While ITA also posted a net loss of €227 million it states that it achieved the positive operating result even before the intervention .. Norway has received US government approval to acquire up to 300 Raytheon AIM-9X Block II air-to-air missiles Unmanned air vehicle (UAV) producer Tekever is to invest over £400 million ($532 million) to boost its activities in the UK and add more than 1,000 employees to its workforce FlightPath3D will have two more airlines flying this summer with its accessibility map after debuting the product on Delta Air Lines “Our accessibility map is a good example,” said Duncan Jackson He was speaking after the company won an Onboard Hospitality Award for accessibility German leisure carrier Discover Airlines will be the first Lufthansa Group unit and one of the first airlines in the world to install Panasonic Avionics’ multi-orbit connectivity product on its long-haul aircraft In-flight connectivity specialist Viasat has unveiled its next-generation solution for commercial aviation under a product roadmap which includes plans for a new electronically steered antenna (ESA) terminal to dynamically tap multi-orbit satellite services FlightGlobal is the global aviation community’s primary source of news analytics and advisory services to connect the aviation community globally and help organisations shape their business strategies identify new opportunities and make better decisions faster Site powered by Webvision Cloud member-first insights and commentary on the global aviation industry Via Francigena F.A.Q © Associazione Europea delle Vie Francigene | C.F. 91029880340 – P.IVA 02654910344 Powered by ItinerAria Privacy | Cookie Policy  | Legal Notice  © Associazione Europea delle Vie Francigene | C.F Powered by ItinerAria the supplier of branded inflight amenity kits is introducing new amenity bags containing FACE cosmetic products on Brussels Airlines’ long-haul Business Class routes FORMIA will supply the airline – a member of the Star Alliance group – with two specially designed bags one for outbound flights and the other for inbound The Brussels Airlines branded bags are made from high quality materials chosen to complement the interior design of the airline’s fleet and are capable of multiple post-flight uses The bags contain a variety of unisex products from the FACE Stockholm range marking the debut of inflight amenity kits from the Swedish cosmetics brand FORMIA Managing Director Roland Grohmann said: “FORMIA is delighted to bring together the leading Belgian airline with a cosmetic brand renowned for the quality and style of its products Both companies have a growing reputation for excellence customer focus and innovation and we are confident that passengers will appreciate and enjoy this new in-flight offering.” Brussels Airlines VP Customer Experience Anne Tricot added: “Our constant drive to enhance the onboard experience of our guests reaches a new level with the introduction of FACE Stockholm products on our Business Class flights to Africa and to the US FORMIA have recognised that FACE Stockholm’s focus on using only the highest quality ingredients presented in a modern and stylish way ideally matches Brussels Airlines’ approach of addressing the needs of its guests.” International guest amenity and hospitality specialist FORMIA has signed a three-year contract to supply branded amenity kits on board Turkish Airlines’ long and short haul Business Class Comfort Class and Economy long haul flights The new agreement extends the existing partnership between Turkish Airlines and FORMIA which has been supplying the national flag carrier with a variety of inflight amenity kits for several years The range to be supplied includes overnight kits children’s bags and Hajj kits for pilgrims en route to Mecca all of which have been individually and exclusively designed for Turkish Airlines feature two different luxury kits for outbound and inbound flights: a branded bag from fashion house Cerruti 1881 containing items from Institut Karité Paris’ Shea cosmetic range and a multi-purpose bag from British lifestyle brand Jaguar containing a variety of Jaguar branded cosmetics Future offerings will include new and exclusive luxury brands available inflight for the first time Short haul Business Class cabins will offer passengers bags from Cerruti 1881 and Furla both containing Institut Karité Paris cosmetics Comfort Class and long haul Economy Class flights will feature a choice of Chopard branded bags and cosmetics or an Institut Karité Paris branded bag and cosmetics as well as quality foldable slippers – a new item which will be included for the first time to enhance passenger comfort FORMIA Managing Director Roland Grohmann said: “We are absolutely delighted that Turkish Airlines continue to place their trust in FORMIA and wish not only to renew our existing commercial relationship with the company but to extend the range of products we supply to them We greatly value our collaboration with Turkish Airlines This new contract is a validation of our approach to provide the world’s greatest airlines with innovative quality products which match their own drive for ever improving standards of customer care in a competitive market “The mix of iconic lifestyle luxury and car brand names we are introducing to the airline takes onboard amenity kits to a new level of luxury This is the first time the brands selected for the airline’s Business Class flights have ever been available on board aircraft and FORMIA is immensely proud to be the force behind this exclusive move.” Turkish Airlines Chief Commercial Officer M Akif Konar added: “FORMIA has proven itself to be a first-class supplier whose focus on quality and innovation has provided an added value on our entrepreneurial spirit by offering various luxury products to further differentiate Turkish Airlines from other airlines Working with FORMIA makes us proud and excited to further extend our range of passenger onboard facilities and to embark on a number of industry “˜firsts’ we will become the first airline in the world to offer renowned branded bags to Comfort and Economy Class passengers.” International guest amenity and hospitality specialist FORMIA has struck a partnership with Cathay Pacific to supply amenity wrap bags to the airline’s Business Class passengers FORMIA worked with Asian bags and accessories brand Seventy Eight Percent to design and create the bespoke canvas wrap pouches which are offered in a range of colours for passengers to collect and use in a variety of post-flight applications Each pouch contains a value-added opportunity for the passenger to purchase further items from Seventy Eight Percent stores post-flight FORMIA Managing Director Roland Grohmann said: “We are absolutely delighted to be working with Cathay Pacific and to add this great international carrier to the growing list of airlines we serve Renowned around the world for its unparalleled levels of service Cathay Pacific’s new in-flight offerings will delight Business Class passengers with the novelty of their design the range of colours available and the quality materials used Cathay Pacific General Manager Product Toby Smith said: “Cathay Pacific is delighted to be working with FORMIA and Seventy Eight Percent to produce its new Business Class amenity kits which will help to deliver a memorable travel experience for our passengers considered design embodied by Seventy Eight Percent is closely aligned with our own design principles and we are also delighted to be collaborating with a home-grown Hong Kong brand.” Seventy Eight Percent Founder & CEO Shai Levy said: “Collaborating with Cathay Pacific and FORMIA two companies that are at the forefront of their industries I cannot think of a better place for our products than the Business Class of the world’s best airline.” Guest amenity and hospitality specialist FORMIA has struck up a new partnership with OpenSkies to supply the airline with amenity kits The collaboration marks the first time that FORMIA has worked with OpenSkies which offers premium non-stop flights between Paris and New York Formia’s Chopard-branded bespoke amenity bags will be offered to passengers travelling in the airline’s Biz Bed Class FORMIA Managing Director Roland Grohmann said: “It is always good to add a new name to our ever-growing list of valued clients In constantly striving to improve the quality of its service delivery to passengers it is particularly satisfying that OpenSkies have turned to FORMIA to review and upgrade its inflight offerings We very much look forward to working with OpenSkies to bring about the quality improvements they seek.” OpenSkies Inflight Product Manager Tony Schepens added: “We are very pleased to offer this new Chopard amenity kit to our Biz Bed passengers Its design totally fits the OpenSkies spirit and our approach to ever-improving quality As we are continuously looking to enhance our clients’ travel experience this new travel kit is a valuable addition to our existing offer providing them with the essentials for travelling comfortably across the Atlantic.” International guest amenity and hospitality specialist FORMIA has announced that it will supply a range of seasonal amenity bags to Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) Business Class passengers alpine terrain and winter sports commonly associated with Switzerland the “˜Winter Collection’ kits include a beanie hat and a neck warmer There is also an exclusive Christmas festive sock on board in December All kits contain a variety of comfort items such as lip balm FORMIA Managing Director Roland Grohmann commented: “FORMIA’s success in leading the inflight amenity kit market comes from our focus on devising innovative high quality products designed to surprise and delight our clients’ customers There can be no better example of this approach than these new kits for SWISS who are to be congratulated on seizing this opportunity to innovate in this way especially in presenting their customers with a bespoke winter seasonal product to complement their summer seasonal offering We are delighted to be entering this relationship with SWISS.” Swiss International Air Lines Director Inflight Products & Services Sarah Klatt-Walsh said: “We wanted to bring something very new and different to the onboard amenity offering and our new seasonal collection enables this beautifully Our goal was to create more unique yet recognisably Swiss products for the winter which are sustainable and that provide a second use after the flight FORMIA did a great job in developing this concept with us We are delighted with the innovative products and confident that they will prove popular with our customers.” FORMIA has collaborated with Emirates and Bvlgari to create the Emirates x Bvlgari collection for the airline’s premium class passengers The collection presents eight kits for male and female passengers travelling first class and business class Each bag is embossed with the distinctive Bvlgari logo has a Bvlgari branded inner lining and outer colour palettes that complement the exclusive Bvlgari fragrance found inside Each first class kit contains a 30 ml bottle from the BVLGARI LE GEMME fragrance collection Female first class passengers are offered the BVLGARI LE GEMME fragrance ‘RUBINIA’ showcasing intensity and power in a burning elixir of red Sandalwood Male first class passengers receive the BVLGARI LE GEMME fragrance ‘TYGAR’ The female and male first class bags (pictured) are made from a black faux leather and boast a striking red and tan trim respectively Female business class bags have a luxurious gold faux leather finish and contain the fragrance OMNIA CRYSTALLINE a luminous and delicate scent inspired by the clarity of pure crystal The male business class bags come in a two-tone fabric with a functional carry handle and draw on the fragrance ‘AQVA POUR HOMME’ Passengers will also receive luxurious Bvlgari cosmetics that include a lip balm All eight bags have been designed to have versatile uses FORMIA created essential on-board items with sustainability in mind combs and mirrors made of wheat straw and a dental kit that was once packed in a plastic box but now comes wrapped in rice paper “Working with such prestigious brands as Emirates and Bvlgari is always a joy and we are particularly proud of the results of this collaboration Not only does it ooze sophistication and opulence it also addresses the growing need for re-usable and long-lasting designs such as we did with the bags but also with the accessories’ that we have created that go towards reducing plastic use At FORMIA we relish in delighting passengers and offering the chance to disembark with a scent from the much coveted ‘BVLGARI LE GEMME’ collection does just that,” commented Roland Grohmann has introduced new Chopard amenity kits created and supplied by FORMIA in its Business Class cabin The kits will be carried onboard for the next two years and represent the the Swiss luxury brand’s debut in airline amenities “FORMIA is delighted to introduce Chopard to the airline market in this way,” the Hong Kong-based company said “The development brings a whole new world of well-being to passengers through Chopard’s continuous quest for excellence FORMIA is proud to have acted as the facilitator of this partnership and as designer and supplier of the whole kit.” presented in the brand’s signature blue colour is made of high quality satin with silver coloured zipper and zipper puller each containing a selection of cosmetics from the Swiss brand and an extensive range of items two Travel Plus Awards for these kits in their category: Gold for the male kit and Silver for the female set FORMIA offers the travel industry a full range of quality amenity kits cosmetics and comfort items as well as tailor-made inflight service concepts FORMIA has forged product expertise in working with hotels and airlines The company operates globally and aims to bring a distinctive approach to premium guest and inflight service amenities Air Astana is the national airline and flag carrier of Republic of Kazakhstan It operates scheduled domestic and international services on 56 routes from its main hub Astana International Airport and Atyrau Airport It was incorporated in October 2001 and started commercial flights on 15 May 2002 For details, contact Florencia Pascual on florencia@formia.com Visit www.formia.com Inflight amenity kit specialist FORMIA has been awarded a prestigious three-year contract to supply Turkish Airlines with amenity kits across all the airline’s cabins which made the award to the Hong Kong-based firm in late 2011 was nominated Europe’s Best Airline by Skytrax in 2011 FORMIA Managing Director Roland Grohmann said: “We are very proud to have been awarded this significant contract by one of the fastest-growing airlines in the world Not only is this three-year agreement one of the most sizeable in our industry in recent times it also represents the consolidation of FORMIA’s position as a premier player in the onboard service amenity kit market.” The tender process was highly competitive with all the key players in the industry participating “FORMIA was ultimately successful on the basis of its unique combination of a number of factors: innovation “FORMIA’s experience in supplying the industry and its reputation for reliability as a partner were also vital ingredients in Turkish Airlines’ final decision.” Grohmann explained FORMIA’s growing success: “We listened carefully to Turkish Airlines in order to fully understand their brand By involving our designers directly with the Turkish Airlines team we were able to speed up product development and ensure valuable design synergies We took great care to translate the brief into a range of tailor-made value-for-money proposals which respect the airline’s budgetary requirements “FORMIA brought to the table its extensive experience from the hospitality industries as well as our established relationships with many top global brands Our expertise in these areas is second to none and is backed by a long track record of successful supply operations on-time performance and dedication to quality I believe these factors were critical in Turkish Airlines’ choice of supplier: this is a wide-ranging contract and the ability to supply regular large quantities of kits on-schedule was of the utmost importance to the airline.” Grohmann added: “FORMIA has forged a unique and differentiated position in the industry by focusing exclusively on high quality attractive inflight amenity kits which add value to our clients’ operations.” The new range of FORMIA kits will be launched onboard Turkish Airlines flights during the first quarter of 2012 and will introduce branded bags in business class long haul and branded cosmetics in business class short haul and Comfort Class Grohmann continued: “We have also proposed frequent changes to the various kits which are offered to passengers thereby creating a level of fresh enthusiasm and surprise in each cabin.” is to support the airline in its marketing activities by making the kits an attractive and flexible means of communicating the company’s ethos to passengers FORMIA’s Crabtree & Evelyn iPad case As part of the three-year contract with Turkish Airlines FORMIA will be supplying a new iPad case for business class long-haul passengers which features the airline’s signature mark on the flap and products from the prestigious British-inspired lifestyle brand Crabtree & Evelyn inside the case The cosmetics products from Crabtree & Evelyn’s famous Jojoba Oil range aim to add significant value to this kit encouraging passengers to indulge both during the flight as well as later once they have reached their destination Each iPad case includes a drawstring pouch and a small pencil case holding a selection of items and cosmetics by Crabtree & Evelyn including a natural lip balm and hand cream One of the economy class long-haul kits comprises a versatile pencil case that can be re-used after the trip in many different ways The Turkish Airlines name and logo standing out all along the zipper are designed to give the case a modern and casual style reinforced by the vibrant colour schemes reflecting the airline’s palette FORMIA will supply the pencil case in a variety of colours This colour range rotation seeks to constantly refresh the product The pencil case contains a branded lip balm and a suite of essential items This economy class long-haul kit comprises two tin boxes each featuring a different world map print turning the boxes into collector’s items one or other being presented to passengers onboard are said to be just the start of a series of motifs that will follow in the years ahead seeking to preserving the item’s novelty value and impact Containing a selection of comfort items and branded cosmetics the boxes’ robust structure and style invite passengers to reuse them One of the first themes to be launched on the tins is dedicated to Piri Reis geographer and cartographer who lived between 1465 and 1555 Inspiration & Discovery are three themes which aim to bring together history The second tin box features a specially commissioned abstract world map in Turkish Airlines colours highlighting the company’s destinations around the globe Hong Kong-based FORMIA has forged product expertise in working with hotels and airlines The company operates globally and aims to bring a professional and distinctive approach to premium guest and inflight service amenities FORMIA seeks to research the constant changes in consumer trends The results of this trend-watching activity are presented at an annual industry forum hosted by the company By continuously tracking trends in lifestyle FORMIA is able to translate its findings into innovative new ideas aimed at improving airlines’ inflight services Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines operates a fleet of 177 aircraft (passenger and cargo) flying to 191 cities comprising 40 domestic and 151 international destinations Turkish Airlines has received several Passengers Choice Awards from the consumer ranking group Turkish Airlines was chosen as the winner in three categories: Best Airline Europe Best Premium Economy Seats for its Comfort Class seats and Best Airline Southern Europe It has also received awards for its catering and holds a four-star designation putting the airline in a small group of top quality carriers Turkish Airlines was also given the Skytrax designation of World’s Best Economy Class On-board Catering in 2010 and Skyscanner’s Best On-board Food 2011 Long-haul business class passengers also enjoy the Flying Chef service onboard Formia and Swiss International Air Lines are offering amenity kits to passengers delayed overnight due to flight postponements or rescheduling Both companies said the overnight kit is a token of appreciation and understanding for inconvenienced travellers in circumstances beyond the airline’s control The Swiss International Air Lines overnight kit is a two-tone nylon pouch design with soft faux leather handle The his and her kits feature a range of grooming essentials and toiletries from cosmetics brand Acca Kappa A t-shirt and draw string bag are also included Formia CEO & Managing Partner Roland Grohmann stated: “Formia welcomes the opportunity to share the Swiss International Air Lines commitment to high-quality products and the extra attention provided to its passengers.” Guest amenity and hospitality specialist Formia will begin supplying Aeromexico with Boggi Milano branded amenity kits from July Marking the Italian menswear brand’s first collaboration with an airline Boggi Milano has designed two pinstripe bags: one for inbound flights which will be offered to Aeromexico’s business class passengers will contain comfort items along with a selection of Bogner cosmetic items Formia Managing Director Roland Grohmann said: “We are delighted to be renewing our relationship with Aeromexico in this way It is an airline increasingly recognised for its customer care and onboard facilities Boggi is an internationally renowned Italian fashion brand famed throughout the world for the design Formia is proud to introduce these two brands whose reputations are founded on excellence.” Aeromexico Vice President Product Design and Service Standards Antonio Fernandez Ojeda commented: “Aeromexico is confident that our business class passengers will be delighted by these distinctive We are especially pleased that Aeromexico is the first airline to offer Boggi branded kits onboard our flights complemented by nothing less than the exquisite cosmetics of the Bogner range.” International guest amenity and hospitality specialist FORMIA has announced that it will supply Malaysia Airlines and All Nippon Airways with a range of travel amenity kits The new partnership with Malaysia Airlines will see the airline’s long-haul flight passengers receiving a Porsche Design branded amenity kit which The hard shell case is made from the latest hi-tech materials to produce a durable and rigid holder suitable for multiple long-term use by passengers after their flight Each case contains various items from Acca Kappa’s Green Mandarin toiletries range Bearing the recently re-designed Porsche Design logo the cases will be customised for Malaysia Airlines with the inclusion of the Batik motif which represents the Malaysian heritage FORMIA Managing Director Roland Grohmann said: “Everyone at FORMIA is immensely proud to become a partner to one of the leading airlines in the world customised kits reflect the airline’s approach to providing the highest possible levels of customer service Porsche Design and Acca Kappa are aspirational brands which are sure to delight Malaysia Airlines’ passengers on every trip.” Malaysia Airlines Director of Customer Services Dato’ Salleh Ahmad Tabrani added: “The airline is pleased to be working with FORMIA to create its latest travel amenity kit for Business Class passengers The new kit reflects the airlines’ brand aesthetics with luxury amenities that is sure to keep every premium traveller feeling refreshed after their long flight We are constantly looking into ways to enhance our customer service as our guests deserve the best – and this includes creating an amenity kit that is both stylish and functional.” FORMIA will introduce to First Class passengers an amenity kit inspired by leading luggage brand Samsonite’s Cosmolite collection This is said to be the first time Samsonite is available on board with hard case replicas miniatures of their iconic cabin luggage items The cases come in four colours and will provide passengers with a number of long-term They will be co-branded “˜Samsonite’ on one side and “˜ANA’ on the other and will contain a range of cosmetic and comfort items “This deal reinforces FORMIA’s position as the world’s number one supplier of hard case amenity kits ANA were quick to see the potential and desirability of these attractive high quality Samsonite cases which are sure to delight their passengers,” Grohmann commented ANA Product & Services Innovations Director Koji Oka said: “Customer care is a top priority for ANA Our philosophy has always been to engage with our passengers and to offer them the highest possible levels of comfort and inflight facilities designed to make their flights with us a pleasure every time These Samsonite kits fit perfectly with this approach FORMIA is to be congratulated for this concept and for successfully bringing about this deal between our companies.” one of the world’s leading suppliers of branded inflight amenity kits and cosmetics has gained the exclusive right to supply Chopard amenities to airlines The deal includes a range of cosmetics together with Chopard branded bags jewellery and accessories company Chopard is among the few retail “über luxury” brands to be launched onto the airline amenities market Chopard’s exclusively developed travel care line consists of generous sizes FORMIA Executive Director Yves Alavo said: “It is a stimulating line a unique blend of selective ingredients that will soothe all those seeking luxury the traveller enters a world of well-being offering vitality and sensuality.” FORMIA recently introduced Chopard in Air Astana’s business class and has won two Travel Plus awards for these kits in their category: gold for the men’s kit and silver for the women’s set Hong Kong-based FORMIA has worked with hotels and airlines offering the travel industry a full range of quality amenity kits aims to bring a distinctive approach to premium guest and inflight service amenities For details, contact Florencia Pascual on florencia@formia.com Visit www.formia.com The highly regarded Mette Engell is charged with elevating the travel retail experience for beauty lovers She replaces the much-respected Guilhem Souche President and Chief Executive Officer Stéphane de la Faverie says “Travel retail declined -28% organically [in Q3] and it continues to shrink as a percentage of our business towards the low teens.” Worse is to come in Q4 he adds but lower base comparisons and a “strategic reset” underway will help in fiscal 26 Once the fabled “goodie bag” and then more focussed towards a few key items for onboard use the airline amenity kit is seeing a resurgence as airlines realise the benefit of having passengers throughout the aircraft thinking positively towards their brand as they take an item off the plane and use it in their every day life chief executive officer & managing partner at inflight soft product powerhouse Formia “is to get away from the traditional understanding of the amenity kit to see the potential it has in terms of giveaway.” And giveaway is the focus for much of Formia’s most impressive latest work “Airlines are mastering the concept of the amenity kit as a gift to passengers not just a functional aid on board,” Grohmann explains “The idea that it is the only memento of your flight you take off-board gives it an enormous potential to portray the image of the airline and carry home a token of the trip.” Airlines may well need assistance determining what giveaways are most appropriate for their markets (It may not be the only thing passengers take off-board The Qatar Airways BRIC’S kits come in a variety of collect-them-all colours The idea is that passengers can open and sniff the candle then tuck it away in their bag to use either at home or at a hotel Formia received an Honorable Mention in the Best Onboard Amenity category of the International Flight Services Association Compass Awards this year for its set of Singapore Airlines Lalique first class cabin amenities Singapore Airlines’ Lalique candle sits alongside a generous amenity kit But it’s not just that: Saudia’s Furla clutch bag can be reused or regifted while Malaysia Airlines’ Cerruti kits include a keyring “The link to “home’ becomes key in blurring the edge between home and journey,” says Grohmann “It is no longer only an extension of the use of inflight amenities at home but a total new angle as the highlight of the gift is not meant for use during the flight.” The Saudia Furla clutch is great for reuse or regifting But it’s beyond re-using a case for an iPad or as a cable wrangling bag within luggage “We offered a Winter collection amenity set that included winning several innovation awards at the time,” Grohmann notes A hat or scarf with amenities inside makes a useful addition — not least if transiting frosty Switzerland in the winter Part of the puzzle is ensuring that a brand in a giveaway is of the appropriate level of attractiveness for the market and many items have different meanings in different cultures an ultra-exclusive brand that a passenger in a more workaday business class may never have heard of may mean less to them than a better-known brand with which they’re familiar and have a positive if not aspirational opinion So what does the brand itself get out of it “The brand lends its name and image to endorse an amenity program whilst being associated to another brand which is the airline’s name,” Grohmann says “It is a key factor for success that this association has mutual benefit and creates positive synergies for both parties whilst adding value to the passenger.” Cathay Pacific’s premium economy kit suggests some trickleback for PaxEx Image: FormiaWhy airlines should invest in branded #PinchablePaxEx soft product