JetBlue is taking away one of the pain points in its basic economy offering. From 6 September 2024 passengers on a Blue Basic fare will be permitted to bring a carry-on bag into the cabin.
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Boosting the moving map experience by escaping the map
What happens to passenger engagement and satisfaction when the moving map is no longer a map? We’re about to find out, as the industry integrates new and innovative ways to display flight progress and other details.
Inflight Dublin snags order-to-seat deal with AirAsia
Inflight Dublin has a new partner for payments prcessing in Asia, and a very airline launch customer to go with it.
Alaska Airlines brings back hot food (for purchase) in economy
Hot food is back for economy class passengers on Alaska Airlines. The carrier’s pre-order meal program now offers hot meals for purchase on (nearly) all flights over 1,100 miles.
Frontier rebundles, shifts to (slightly) more passenger-friendly processes
The era of drip pricing through the booking process is (mostly) over at Frontier, thanks to a new approach to amenity bundling.
FlightPath3D hits 5,000 aircraft installed
FlightPath3D continues to expand its install base, hitting a milestone of 5,000 aircraft active around the world.
Spirit Airlines pitches premium passenger push in product revamp
Come next month Spirit Airlines expects significant changes to its guest experience, including a stronger focus on more premium passengers.
Avianca brings business class back to single-aisle fleet
Just over a year after completing the renovation of its A320s to remove business class seating, Avianca is bringing business class back to a subset of routes served by its fleet.
Saving on Allegiant’s optional fees can come with a cost
Want to save a bit of cash when flying Allegiant? It is possible, thanks to a quirky tax play the airline makes. But it is not without risk of actually paying more for the trip. Ask me how I know.
Breeze launches "No Flex" basic economy fares
Breeze Airways is still a “Nice” airline, but the carrier now has a not-so-nice fare option.