A feeding frenzy is afoot as airlines file for their desired flights from Washington, DC’s close-in airport.
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Boeing 737s to require passenger oxygen inspection
Operators of Boeing 737 NG and 737 MAX aircraft face a new potential problem after “multiple reports of passenger service unit (PSU) oxygen generators shifting out of position within their associated PSU assemblies because of a retention failure.”
JetBlue drops suite doors on some Mint flights
JetBlue will disable the Mint Suite doors on its A321neo fleet, reducing the number of flight attendants required to staff the aircraft.
JetBlue boosting crew on Mint A321neo planes
JetBlue is boosting staffing on its newest Mint-configured planes in a move that appears to be tied to the mini-suite doors and “regulatory clarification” from the FAA.
airBaltic "exploring" United States service options
airBaltic is looking to spread its wings further, with an application this week for authority to operate flights to the United States.
flynas to add inflight internet
Inflight internet service is coming to the flynas fleet later this year. The air-to-ground solution will be deployed in partnership with SkyFive and stc.
Mexico’s government joins Delta, Aeromexico objection to US DoT
Lots of different groups are chiming in on the US DoT’s plan to not renew antitrust immunity for Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico. Perhaps most surprising among them, however, is the Mexican government.
Apple Vision Pro: A new generation of inflight entertainment (with some safety concerns)
Apple Vision Pro will, of course, be part of the future airline passenger experience. But will passengers be fully immersed from take off to touch down? And how does it impact safety on board?
United A321s’ “no smoking” signs work too well
United Airlines cannot turn off the “no smoking” signs on its A321neo aircraft. This appears to have led to the fleet being temporarily grounded while an exemption is being processed by the FAA.
DOT orders termination of Delta, Aeromexico partnership
Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico will not be permitted to renew their cross-border joint operations. And it is all about access at MEX.