Fiji Airways plans to add DFW to its route map. The carrier, which also recently announced plans to adopt the AAdvantage loyalty program, now plans to add connectivity to American’s largest hub.
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Airlines vie for long-haul slots at DCA
A feeding frenzy is afoot as airlines file for their desired flights from Washington, DC’s close-in airport.
Seeking ESA synergies with Gilat, Stellar Blu
Digging deeper into some of the assumptions and potential for a combined Gilat/Stellar Blu after last week’s announced buy out plans.
Intelsat’s CR7 completes certification flights, returns home
After six weeks in Texas the Intelsat CR7 flying test bed is back home, suggesting the certification work for its new LEO/GEO hybrid solution is ready for prime time.
Back in the air: Intelsat’s CR7 test plane flying with production ESA on board
Intelsat’s CRJ 700 returned to the skies on Sunday with the production ready-version of the Stellar Blu Sidewinder terminal installed, enabling certification of the kit for access to both GEO and LEO satellite networks.
American Airlines announces Flagship Suite Preferred premium bulkhead seats
A select few passengers will soon have access to Flagship Business Preferred, a not-quite-first-class option on American Airlines, even as the carrier retires the actual first class cabin from its long-haul fleet.
American orders 260 single-aisle aircraft for fleet up-gauging
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.
American limits loyalty earning options
American Airlines says it wants to make it “more convenient for customers to enjoy the value and magic of travel,” but that’s not at all what the upcoming AAdvantage changes will do.
Rumor has it…
With a major IFC contract ready to be awarded, could a dark horse score an unexpected win?
Intelsat celebrates arctic LEO/GEO testing with Utqiagvik visit
A visit to Alaska’s North Slope in mid-December gave Intelsat the opportunity to demonstrate the multi-orbit functionality of its new electronically steered antenna (ESA) terminal and multi-orbit connectivity strategy.