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737 MAX 8

More (paid) legroom, bags still fly free: Southwest details transformation program

26 September 2024 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

A Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 8

Bags will continue to fly free on Southwest Airlines, even as the company moves to offer a paid extra legroom option on board its planes from 2026.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737 MAX 7, 737 MAX 8, ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, Boeing, elite status, frequent flier, frequent flyer, Icelandair, redeye, seating, seats, Southwest Airlines Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, Loyalty, Seats & Cabin

American orders 260 single-aisle aircraft for fleet up-gauging

4 March 2024 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

American Airlines will take deliveries of 260 single-aisle aircraft in the decade ahead, with Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer all seeing new orders announced today

American Airlines is spreading its delivery timeline and its supplier base, with Embraer, Boeing, and Airbus involved. All told, the carrier announced firm orders for 260 aircraft on Monday, part of its plan to keep the fleet fresh into the next decade.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737 MAX 10, 737 MAX 8, A321neo, Airbus, American Airlines, Boeing, E175, Embraer, first class, premium cabin, regional jet, Robert Isom Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, Seats & Cabin

Alaska Airlines takes first 737 MAX 8, plans further cabin retrofits

4 January 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Alaska Airlines' first 737 MAX 8 performs a test flight prior to its delivery to the airline (image via Alaska Airlines)

Alaska Airlines took delivery of its first 737 MAX 8 this week, adding additional range and flexibility to its fleet. In an unusual twist, the interior of the new plane is not what the carrier expects to fly longer term.

This story is about: 2Ku, 737 MAX 8, Alaska Airlines, Boeing, economy class, first class, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, Intelsat, premium cabin, Recaro, seating, seats, Streaming IFE, Wireless IFE Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Lufthansa Group flexes with A220, MAX orders

19 December 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

737 MAX and A220 for Lufthansa Group

The Lufthansa Group plans to add the 737 MAX 8 to its fleet before the end of the decade. It will also expand its A220-300 operations and added A320neo options.

This story is about: 737 MAX 8, A220-300, A320neo, Airbus, Austrian Airlines, Boeing, Brussels Airlines, business class, City Airlines, economy class, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Group, seating, seats, Swiss Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Ethiopian targets major growth with Boeing, Airbus orders in Dubai

15 November 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Ethiopian Airlines plans a big boost to its fleet, with multiple orders announced at the 2023 Dubai Air Show. The carrier will add both Airbus and Boeing jets to its fleet as it pursues significant growth through its Vision 2035 Strategy.

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Southwest sees record Q3 revenues, short-term slowdown ahead

26 October 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 8

Southwest Airlines reported record revenues in Q3 and delivered a $193 million profit. But the carrier says its fleet and network are still off-balance, with its 2024 growth outlook now reduced.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737 MAX 7, 737 MAX 8, Boeing, earnings call, routes, Southwest Airlines Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

HAECO proposes mini-suite installation for MAX 8

5 July 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Another airline plans to install lie-flat beds for premium passengers on its 737-8 fleet. HAECO has requested permission from the US Department of Transportation to modify the cabin configuration on the 737 MAX 8 for an unnamed customer with “mini-suites” on board.

This story is about: 737 MAX 8, HAECO, lie-flat beds, premium cabin, seating, seats Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Korean renews inflight Wi-Fi plans

10 May 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

First announced in early 2019, Korean Air is finally ready to activate its in-flight WiFi service. The airline confirmed this week that the 737 MAX fleet will be connected on international routes as of 1 June 2023.

This story is about: 737 MAX 8, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Korean Air, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation Filed Under: IFEC

Air India’s major order: A first step in rebuilding, but not the most important one

14 February 2023 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

Renderings of the new Boeing planes to be delivered to Air India (Boeing image)

Air India, now under new ownership, has grand plans for growth. And now it has a line on aircraft to fulfill those goals. The carrier (finally) announced Letters of Intent for 470 planes, plus 70 options, from Airbus and Boeing in a blockbuster move.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737 MAX 10, 737 MAX 8, 777-9, 777X, 787, 787-9, A320neo, A321neo, A350, A350-1000, A350-900, Air India, Airbus, Boeing Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

United dreams big with massive 787 order

13 December 2022 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

A United Airlines 787 in flight over water with a sunset behind it.

United Airlines is dreaming big for the next decade. The carrier announced an order today for 100 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, plus 100 more options, to fuel its widebody fleet replacement and growth strategy. By the end of the decade, assuming the options are exercised, more than 80% of United’s long-haul flying could be on 787s.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737 MAX 10, 737 MAX 8, 787, A350, Airbus, Andrew Nocella, Boeing, Dreamliner, Gerry Laderman, Scott Kirby, United Airlines Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC, Seats & Cabin

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