For the past few years Etihad has been rolling out Viasat’s inflight internet service on its new aircraft. This week the carrier confirmed it will shift its connectivity portfolio fully to Viasat’s Amara multi-orbit offering.
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Family Status, Fewer Drinks in JetBlue Mosaic Updates
Traveling with kids could make it easier to earn elite status in the JetBlue TrueBlue program starting next year. But that benefit will come with fewer free drinks on board.
Southwest Taps Volantio for Post-Booking Revenue Management
Southwest Airlines continues to increase its options for generating revenue beyond the initial booking, adding Volantio’s Re-Commerce Platform to its operations.
Immfly Boosts Inflight Retail with Data Clarity Acquisition
Inflight retail tech supplier Immfly will boost its data prowess with the acquisition of Data Clarity. The combined company aims to deliver the industry’s “first truly unified, data-driven retail and connectivity ecosystem.”
Making Marketing Pay: Beating Break-even with Ad-supported IFC
Can inflight internet be offered complimentary to passengers and without costing the airlines a small fortune? Historically the answer was a resounding no, but more are claiming it is possible.
Pushing IFE Evolution with Panasonic Avionics, United Airlines
Airline entertainment has long struggled to keep pace with digital developments on the ground. Panasonic Avionics’ CEO Ken Sain took responsibility for some of those shortcomings as part of a push to close the gap.
Sun Country Plans Inflight Wi-Fi, Just Not Yet
Sun Country’s next cabin refresh is coming soon-ish, and inflight Internet is likely to be part of the plan.
Riyadh Air Picks FlightPath3D for Inflight Map
Riyadh Air will partner with FlightPath3D to introduce the next generation of the inflight map experience on its 787-9 fleet.
FlightPath3D Launches Destination Stories to Boost Passenger Engagement
The moving map is getting an infotainment upgrade, with FlightPath3D’s introduction of Destination Stories.
Squeezing "Extra" Revenue from Allegiant’s Seats
Launching a new product at an airline that requires changing the layout of the cabin brings a lot of risk. Allegiant remains convinced its “Extra” seats play is paying off.