airBaltic aims to pick up some ancillary revenue from inflight shopping, with the launch of Skynet*, “an innovative digital platform available to all travelers on their personal devices throughout the flight,” powered by the carrier’s Starlink IFC service.
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Gogo, Hughes Celebrate Installation Milestones for LEO Service
Business jets are steadily picking up the pace on LEO-based satellite internet installations, according to the latest data from Hughes Networks and Gogo.
SAS Taps 3 for Starlink Subsidy, Global Roaming Support
SAS launched a strategic partnership with mobile telcom provider 3 supporting, among other things, the cost of delivering the complimentary Starlink internet service on board.
PaxEx Premium News
Approaching the End of the Line
Sometimes things end dramatically. Other times they just peter out.
A Curious IFC Shift
Operating a multi-supplier IFC portfolio is not unique. Still, sometimes those shifts come as a surprise. A report this week very much fits in that latter category to me.
Gogo Sees Upside in Imminent Galileo, 5G Activations
Top line numbers suggest Gogo held steady as it navigated the first year of its merged operations with Satcom Direct and transitions towards the Gogo 5G and Galileo platforms for business aviation connectivity.
IFEC
"SkyNet" Inflight Shopping Launches on airBaltic, Starlink
airBaltic aims to pick up some ancillary revenue from inflight shopping, with the launch of Skynet*, “an innovative digital platform available to all travelers on their personal devices throughout the flight,” powered by the carrier’s Starlink IFC service.
Gogo, Hughes Celebrate Installation Milestones for LEO Service
Business jets are steadily picking up the pace on LEO-based satellite internet installations, according to the latest data from Hughes Networks and Gogo.
SAS Taps 3 for Starlink Subsidy, Global Roaming Support
SAS launched a strategic partnership with mobile telcom provider 3 supporting, among other things, the cost of delivering the complimentary Starlink internet service on board.
British Airways Activates First Starlink Installation
The first British Airways aircraft fitted with the Starlink inflight internet solution is now flying.
EgyptAir Taps Next-gen IFE from Panasonic Avionics for A350 Fleet
EgyptAir’s newest aircraft entered service last month flying the newest inflight entertainment offering from Panasonic Avionics, including a modular, easily managed interface and increased engagement options along with high quality visuals from nose-to-tail.
Airlines, Airplanes & Airports
Southwest Cuts O’Hare, Dulles Service
Scratch two airports from the Southwest Airlines route map. The carrier will halt operations at Washington-Dulles and Chicago O’Hare from 4 June 2026.
PaxEx PR: Crystal Cabin Awards 2026 Finalists Announced
The Crystal Cabin Award 2026 highlights the innovation power of the cabin industry, with 24 finalists selected across eight categories.
Allegiant Buys Sun Country in $1.5 Billion Deal
Allegiant will buy Sun Country in a $1.5 billion deal, bringing further consolidation to the US aviation market. The deal will see Allegiant as the surviving brand, with Sun Country operations folding into the Allegiant business model.
American Shifts for Smoother Schedules at DFW
Short connections are often challenging for passengers. American Airlines aims to reduce that stress from April 2026 as it adjusts its DFW operations in a major way.
Boom Pivots to Power
Can selling power generation be Boom’s ticket to success? Or is it just more distraction from the technical and financial challenges of supersonic commercial flight?
Seating & Cabin
Spirit Pushes Premium Pivot for Bankruptcy Exit
A big part of Spirit Airlines’ plan for exiting bankruptcy this summer: Betting on premium to drive its future revenues. But, also, the carrier is still not entirely sure what that premium looks like.
Embraer, Lufthansa Technik Bring Big Screen to BizAv
Embraer’s new Praetor 500E and 600E models keep innovation alive, delivering an updated suite of cabin technology, developed in cooperation with Lufthansa Technik.
SkyNook Offers Space, Privacy in Economy Class
Privacy doors in economy class? Collins Aerospace has the SkyNook design ready to go, and it appears at least one airline is interested in making it happen.
Loyalty
Completing the JetBlue 25for25 Challenge: Some Numbers and Reflections
Like a couple thousand others I completed the JetBlue 25for25 promotion last year. But was it worth the investment?
Family Status, Fewer Drinks in JetBlue Mosaic Updates
Traveling with kids could make it easier to earn elite status in the JetBlue TrueBlue program starting next year. But that benefit will come with fewer free drinks on board.
Reliability, then Product, on Breeze’s Agenda
Breeze CEO David Neeleman is confident the carrier is moving in the right direction, but he still wants to see operational reliability improve before further tweaking the product.