Looking for LEO-based inflight internet services? Immfly is the latest to bring a solution online, tapping in to Eutelsat‘s Oneweb constellation for capacity. The move comes just nine months after the company added a narrowband connectivity option to its portfolio via the Iridium network. Narrowbody aircraft remain disconnected, and we’re bringing them into the digital […]
Ryanair Ready for Wi-Fi, Refuses to Pay For It
As Elon Musk and Michael O’Leary trade barbs online over potential inflight internet offerings the Ryanair boss is clear: He wants internet on the planes, so long as he doesn’t have to pay for it.
KLM Flips Some Wi-Fi to Free
KLM passengers will have free inflight Wi-Fi across a large swath of the carrier’s network starting this week.
Edelweiss Spiffs Up Cabins in A350 Refresh
Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss will update its A350 interiors, bringing a host of passenger-focused upgrades to the fleet. Among the new-to-Edelweiss options are a premium economy cabin and free inflight wi-fi for all travelers.
Lufthansa Group Shifts 850 Aircraft to Starlink
Lufthansa Group will fit its entire fleet with Starlink’s inflight internet service, adding another 850-ish planes to the SpaceX backlog, with the first aircraft expected to be online by the end of the year.
Eutelsat Adds 340 Satellites to OneWeb Refresh Backlog
Eutelsat will replace another 340 of its OneWeb satellites in the years ahead, with a couple shifts from the original constellation build.
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.
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?
Gogo Completes 5G Testing, Onboards First Customer
Gogo’s 5G inflight connectivity network is ready to serve paying customers.
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.