What’s better than nerding out with the moving map all flight? How about earning badges for completing mini-quests inside the experience?
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Frontier’s First Class Now On Sale
The new first class cabins for Frontier Airlines are now on sale, with entry into service slated for March 2027. Some travelers will get access to the seats sooner.
Real Spotify Goes Live on United’s IFE
United Airlines delivered last week on one of the more interesting inflight entertainment and connectivity integrations in recent memory, updating its partnership with Spotify.
PaxEx Premium News
Gogo’s LEO Transition Picks Up Pace
Gogo’s transition to its next generation connectivity solutions for business aviation is picking up steam. Installations are up, though revenue continues to slip.
AirFi, Moment Boost Wireless IFE Reach
A trio of new deployments reflect the value of wireless IFE solutions across a range of aircraft sizes and route networks.
Gogo Boosts Backlog, Outlines Galileo Evolution Plans
Gogo secured a pair of new customers for its Galileo inflight internet platform, while outlining plans to boost capacity to each aircraft by 5-10x and minimizing hardware swaps and upgrade costs for aircraft owners.
IFEC
FlightPath3D Brings Gamification Features to the Inflight Map
What’s better than nerding out with the moving map all flight? How about earning badges for completing mini-quests inside the experience?
Frontier’s First Class Now On Sale
The new first class cabins for Frontier Airlines are now on sale, with entry into service slated for March 2027. Some travelers will get access to the seats sooner.
Real Spotify Goes Live on United’s IFE
United Airlines delivered last week on one of the more interesting inflight entertainment and connectivity integrations in recent memory, updating its partnership with Spotify.
Singapore Airline Launches New Cabins for 777X, A350 Refresh
Singapore Airlines unveiled its new premium cabin strategy last week, launching new designs and layouts for its 777X and A350 long-haul aircraft.
Gogo’s LEO Transition Picks Up Pace
Gogo’s transition to its next generation connectivity solutions for business aviation is picking up steam. Installations are up, though revenue continues to slip.
Airlines, Airplanes & Airports
Alaska Airlines Boosts Anchorage with Flights to Tokyo, Dallas, Nashville, Austin
It has been decades since nonstop flights connected Anchorage and Tokyo. That dry spell will come to an end in 2027, however, as Alaska Airlines launches service on the route.
JetBlue’s LaGuardia Growth Approved by FAA
JetBlue’s acquisition of LaGuardia slots from Spirit Airlines’ debtors has been approved by the FAA. The agency, after considering comments from the public, agreed to the deal moving 22 slots to JetBlue for $58.5 million.
Fourteen Airports Score DoT Subsidies for Route Support
Fourteen airports will share just under $12 million in route launch and support subsidies as part of the 2026 Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP).
American Pushes A321XLRs for Summer 2027 European Expansion
American Airlines is ready to put its A321XLR fleet to work across the Atlantic with a strong Summer 2027 route network to take full advantage of the new planes.
Hot Summer 2027 Growth for United’s Transatlantic Network
United Airlines continues to bet on Europe as the hot summer destination for Americans, with plans for an expanded 2027 season adding nine destinations, most flown on the A321XLR.
Seating & Cabin
EL AL Service Refresh Includes Starlink
Israel’s EL AL is the latest airline to sign on for Starlink’s inflight internet service. The move comes as part of an “expanded premium offering” the carrier is introducing from November 2026.
American Takes First E175 with Recaro R2 Seats
American Airlines’ newest Embraer E175 regional jets feature Recaro’s R2 economy class seats, part of a cabin refresh program for the carrier’s regional operations.
JetBlue’s BlueFirst Cabin Now On Sale
JetBlue’s new BlueFirst cabin is now on sale, with the first reconfigured plane planned to enter revenue service on 8 December between Boston and Fort Lauderdale.
Loyalty
Upgrades and Downgrades with 2027 JetBlue Mosaic Updates
Sometimes it makes sense to follow the crowd when introducing a similar product. Or do things differently and attract attention. JetBlue chose both as it launches upgrades for the new BlueFirst cabin, part of the 2027 Mosaic program changes announced last week.
Southwest Confirms Lounge Plans, Premium Credit Card Option
Southwest Airlines, after months of speculation, formally confirmed plans to launch a network of airport lounges from late 2027.
Boston BlueHouse, Basic Business launch with JetBlue
JetBlue will let a whole lot more passengers into its BlueHouse lounges starting this week, news announced in conjunction with the grand opening of the Boston location.