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AirBaltic

Removing inflight connectivity friction, and maybe creating another problem along the way

13 March 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Step on board a plane flying with the SpaceX Starlink satellite network and you’re online immdiately. There’s no capture portal, no extra clicks. And that approach may also limit Starlink’s reach into the market, in a somewhat unexpected way.

This story is about: AirBaltic, Alex Wilcox, Hawaiian Airlines, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Jonathan Hofeller, JSX, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Martin Gauss, portal, regional jet, Satellite, SatShow2023, SpaceX, Starlink, ZIPAir Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Starlink shines on JSX

13 March 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The Starlink antenna is barely noticeable atop the JSX Embraer E145

Of course it works; this was a media demo flight, after all. But the fact that the Starlink internet service works so well on the JSX fleet was never a sure thing; the program had a few hiccups along the way. But the overall performance was impressive, and in a couple ways that were true differentiators from competing solutions.

This story is about: AirBaltic, Hawaiian Airlines, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, JSX, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, radome, regional jet, regulations, Satellite, SpaceX, Starlink, STCs, ZIPAir Filed Under: IFEC, Product Reviews

airBaltic adds elite status option to Planies NFTs

1 March 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

An example of the arBaltic

Passengers can now buy elite status on airBaltic as part of the company’s efforts to bring NFTs into its loyalty program. Members of the airBaltic Club who acquire 25 of the company’s Planies NFTs will receive the VIP status tier in the program.

This story is about: AirBaltic, blockchain, frequent flier, frequent flyer, loyalty, NFTs, Planies Filed Under: Loyalty

AirBaltic picks Starlink for inflight internet

10 January 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

An airBaltic A220-300 at the carrier's home base in Riga

Inflight WiFi is coming to airBaltic. The carrier will fit its fleet of A220-300 aircraft with the SpaceX Starlink system, providing complimentary internet services in the sky.

This story is about: A220-300, AirBaltic, certification, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Jonathan Hofeller, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Martin Gauss, regulations, SpaceX, Starlink, STCs, Supplemental Type Certificate Filed Under: IFEC

Planies launch airBaltic Club into the NFT loyalty world

7 October 2022 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

An example of the arBaltic

Subscription products are a booming segment for the air travel industry. Sprinkle in a dash of Web3 and the airBaltic Planie NFT collection comes to life.

This story is about: AirBaltic, blockchain, frequent flier, frequent flyer, loyalty, Martin Gauss, NFTs, Planies, points Filed Under: Loyalty

airBaltic adds Air France, KLM as reward partners

4 October 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The airBaltic club loyalty program now reaches almost everywhere in the world. Thanks to a new partnership with Air France and KLM, members can both earn and redeem points for travels with the two larger airlines. Though, like with most such deals, there are some notable limitations.

This story is about: Air France, AirBaltic, awards, frequent flier, frequent flyer, KLM, loyalty, rewards Filed Under: Loyalty

airBaltic teases Starlink in-flight internet consideration

3 August 2022 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

An airBaltic A220-300 at the carrier's home base in Rigav

Forget detailed RFP cycles or convoluted consulting agreements. When it comes to considering SpaceX’s Starlink as a potential in-flight internet service provider airBaltic CEO Martin Gauss took to Twitter.

This story is about: A220, A220-300, air-to-ground, AirBaltic, ancillary, ancillary revenue, EAN, European Aviation Network, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Martin Gauss, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Satellite, SpaceX, Starlink, ViaSat, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

airBaltic bullish on spoke growth

14 July 2022 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

An airBaltic A220-300 at the carrier's home base in Riga

When it comes to creating a new base for an airline choosing a spoke on the network is an uncommon choice. And doubly so when most of the destinations served are hubs of other airlines. But airBaltic likes to do things a bit differently. And CEO Martin Gauss believes the carrier can repeat that model thanks to airline partners and cities keen to grow a far-reaching version of air connectivity.

This story is about: AirBaltic, codeshare, Delta Air Lines, hub, KLM, Lufthansa, routes, SAS, Tampere, TMP Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

A blockchain loyalty revolution, spearheaded by airBaltic

6 July 2022 By Seth Miller 4 Comments

The airBaltic fleet, as represented by small models at the company's HQ adjacent to the Riga airport

A new generation of airline loyalty programs is coming, developed, tracked, and sold on the blockchain. And airBaltic is leading the charge. CEO Martin Gauss explains how the company sees its Planies NFT program as a launch pad to a fully tokenized loyalty scheme.

This story is about: AirBaltic, blockchain, elite status, frequent flier, frequent flyer, loyalty, NFTs Filed Under: Loyalty

airBaltic boosts NFT loyalty play

4 April 2022 By Seth Miller 4 Comments

An example of the arBaltic

Perhaps no airline sees itself as an innovator more than airBaltic.

The company’s latest move – to issue 10,000 more NFTs tied to its loyalty program – raises questions about whether the airline is innovative or simply chasing a shiny buzzword.

This story is about: AirBaltic, blockchain, frequent flier, frequent flyer, loyalty, NFTs Filed Under: Loyalty

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