Ryanair to close Nuremberg and Stockholm Skav..
Ryanair has announced that it will close several bases in 2020 including Nuremberg and Stockholm Skavsta as the airline revises… Read More »
United Airlines orders Airbus A321XLRs
United Airlines has announced an order for 50 Airbus A321XLR to replace its fleet of aging Boeing 757s. This announcement… Read More »
Airline seatback screens may be an endangered species
In the quest to command higher fares and traveler loyalty, airlines are constantly scrambling to market their onboard services as… Read More »
Delta will begin using facial recognition tech at LAX boarding gates
Delta Air Lines will begin using facial recognition technology at Los Angeles International Airport, installing cameras to identify passengers at… Read More »
British Airways empowers cabin crew to deliver personalized customer service
British Airways is to issue its 15,000 cabin crew with iPhone XRs to help them offer a more personalised service… Read More »
British Airways trials VR IFE on transatlantic flights
British Airways, in an UK airline first, is trialling a new virtual reality headset on select flights in First from… Read More »
Virgin Galactic opens ‘Gateway to Space’ for tourist launches at Spaceport America
Virgin Galactic’s new home for tourist flights to suborbital space is now go for launch. The spaceflight company unveiled the… Read More »
Inflight Connectivity trends to watch
The airline industry has connectivity on the brain these days. Nowhere is that more apparent than in Hamburg, site of… Read More »
U.S. DoT releases guidelines for Emotional Support Animals on flights
Airlines are prohibited from banning specific breeds of dogs on board flights as service or emotional support animals, the US… Read More »
The best airlines providing Domestic and International First Class
Why domestic first class isn’t what it used to be? According to frequent airline passengers flying in the front of… Read More »
First class air travel is fading fast and isn’t what it used to be
First class isn’t what it used to be, at least according to frequent airline passengers like Bonnie Friedman. She’s been… Read More »
American offers the most Premium Economy seats in the U.S.
American Airlines announced it is the first carrier in the United States to finish installing Premium Economy seats on its… Read More »
American, Southwest implement programs for business travelers
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines announced at the Global Business Travel Association convention in Chicago new programs that leverage technology… Read More »
Singapore Airlines offers unlimited free Wifi for First Class passengers
While there are many areas in which Singapore Airlines offers an industry leading experience, their inflight wifi historically hasn’t been… Read More »
Two United Airlines pilots arrested before flight from Scotland to U.S.
Two United Airlines pilots were arrested in Scotland on Saturday morning for drinking before taking control of the aircraft they… Read More »
American Airlines expands its luxury Five Star Service options
Travelers seeking next-level experiences now expect end-to-end service that is designed specifically for their needs. American Airlines realizes this and… Read More »
United is testing new pre-order service for first-class meals
United Airlines has begun testing a service that would allow domestic first-class passengers to pre-order meals on their flights. The… Read More »
Airlines turn to new technologies to improve IFE accessibility
A new onboard entertainment interface, considered to be the most accessible airline entertainment system yet, brought United Airlines to the… Read More »
British Airways unveils its new A350 long-haul business class seat
British Airways, as it has unveiled its new long-haul business class seat, which will launch on in July on the airline’s… Read More »
Japan Airlines and Icelandair link to Loylogic loyalty program
Japan Airlines announced a partnership between its JAL Mileage Bank frequent-flyer program, Ascenda, a loyalty and rewards program company, and… Read More »
Star Alliance plans to develop a biometric identification platform
Star Alliance has announced plans to develop a biometric data-based identification platform “that will significantly improve the travel experience for… Read More »
Air Canada is preparing to launch an all-new loyalty program
Air Canada is preparing to launch an all-new loyalty programme next summer, but ahead of this it has amended its… Read More »