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Air Seychelles upgrades amenities AIR Seychelles has launched new Business and Economy kits and a revamped fun pack for kids. The new kits are the result of a collaboration with Galileo Products and have been designed to reflect the ‘flair and joie de vivre’ of the Seychelles culture. The new Business kits contains a dental pack, eye mask, socks, earplugs and premium skincare items from Scaramouche + Fandango. This British brand was chosen for its honey lip balm and a moisturising hydrator. All is presented in a neoprene bag that doubles as an iPad mini case post-flight. A new Economy kit, comprises earplugs, an Air Seychelles branded eye mask, dental kit and socks presented in a soft red
AK teams with Nat Geo AK-Service has launched new amenity kits for children flying with Air Astana. The vivid kits have been developed for two age groups. Children aged three to six get a book-shaped bag, designed under license and themed around The Little Prince with illustrations painted by its author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The kits for older children have been created in collaboration with National Geographic Kids and are full of interesting facts about the planet, plus games, a toy compass and a take-away branded neck warmer and wallet. ak-service.ru
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People on the move Jeremy Parsons AMI INFLIGHT TO: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE – FROM: GATEGROUP Parsons has joined AMI Inflight in the US after nearly 10 years at gategroup where he held positions as a director of sales and service Pourshins/Supplair and was gm of Supplair US. He will be temporarily based in Atlanta and will eventually relocate to Chicago.
drawstring bag that can be reused for storing sunglasses. The newly-designed kids' pack features an Air Seychelles mascot in a book filled with fun games and activities plus wax crayons and a puzzle. They are packed in a large, water-resistant drawstring bag that can be useful beach companion. airseychelles.com
Westin gets onboard DELTA Air Lines has added a newlydesigned Westin Heavenly inflight blanket to its premium collection of amenities for First passengers. This is an extension of the airline’s existing partnership with Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, Inc. The inflight blanket is inspired by signature design elements of the iconic Westin Heavenly Bed and features muted grey hues. White comforters and hypoallergenic pillows – along with Deltabranded sleepwear – are also part of the offer. delta.com
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Bambang Sujatmiko APOT.ASIA TO: CHAIRMAN Sujatmiko, who is president & ceo of Aerofood ACS, has been appointed the new chairman of Asia Pacific Onboard Travel (APOT.Asia). He replaces Rakitha Jayawardena after a successful two-year term. Sujatmiko said: "If we collaborate and have a mission to unite, together we can grow opportunities to the benefit of the region, and the world out there will recognise our achievement."
Steve Allen DNATA TO: SENIOR VP PRESIDENT UAE AIRPORT OPERATIONS FROM: VP OPERATIONS Allen moves within dnata and brings to the role his 15 years of experience in British Airways and on the design of Heathrow’s Terminal 5. He is also part of the Emirates Group Innovation board. In addition, Mark Gibb has been appointed as senior vp, dnata safety and standards, responsible for dnata’s safety culture globally and the company’s One Safety programme. please send your appointment news to laura.gelder@onboardhospitality.com