Might United Airlines be announcing an order for 10 new Boeing 777-300ERs in the near future? Seems quite likely. And it makes a lot of sense in many ways, assuming it can get dispatch reliability back up where it should be.
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Video: Talking in-flight connectivity with United Airlines
The United Airlines Wifi rollout is proceeding rapidly, with the full mainline fleet expected to be fitted in just a few months. But there is much more to come from the company once the kit is installed.
Entertainment and connectivity coming to Ryanair this summer
Want in-flight entertainment on your next Ryanair flight? The idea might not be so far-fetched. The notoriously no-frills airline will trial a streaming solution this summer. And it will be free to passengers.
How Gogo found trouble with traffic shaping
It should come as no surprise that Gogo filters content to passengers on board; the company is pretty clear about that. But how it is happening has touched off a bit of a firestorm this week. And I think the company is probably in the wrong.
Are in-seat entertainment screens ready to disappear?
Is the end nigh for in-seat entertainment screens? Streaming media to passengers’ personal devices is growing rapidly. But Thales/LiveTV says the imminent death of the screen may be greatly exaggerated.
American Airlines’ $2bn commitment to catch up
A $2bn budget means American Airlines business class seats are getting an upgrade. So are lounges. But is it just a case of keeping up with the Andersons or is there really something special here?
JetBlue falls to Wall Street
Financial analysts have managed to convince JetBlue it needs more passengers on each plane. Look for tighter pitch on the A320 fleet starting in 2016. At least WiFi will remain free for now.
New planning tool helps airlines budget for satellite capacity
Bandwidth planning is complicated. For a satellite operator the stakes are incredibly high thanks to hardware costs and amortization timelines. SES has a new tool to help them beat the odds.
AT&T disconnects in-flight wifi plans
AT&T’s on-again/off-again relationship with in-flight internet is, once again, on the outs. The telco is walking away from the announcement made just 6 months ago that it would compete in the market.
Expedia adds RouteHappy flight comfort data to search results
Expedia & RouteHappy have teamed up in an effort to help passengers shop for flights based on more than just fare and schedule. Lots of data to compare, and lots of options for travelers.