Comment - soft drinks and flights

Given the need for hydration during air travel, and the unwelcome effects of in-flight alcohol consumption, Annette Farr believes airlines should be offering a far wider and more exciting soft drinks selection on-board.

The View from A Farr - The shortfalls of the long haul

11 September 2006

UK: National Smoothie Week goes global

1 June 2006

This year’s National Smoothie Week is going global.

US: United Airlines confirms PepsiCo deal

26 March 2002

The major US airline, United Airlines (UAL), has confirmed that Pepsi and Diet Pepsi are to replace Coca-Cola on all its flights from the beginning of May. PepsiCo and UAL have signed a five-year deal. As part of the deal, the two companies will also undertake joint promotional initiatives. "The Pepsi-Cola Company has been a major corporate customer of United's for many years and this agreement will allow us to further strengthen our business relationship," said Larry De Shon, UAL's senior vice president for onboard service.