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Southwest Airlines

AI Flight Feed boosts context, revenue potential of FlightPath3D moving map

26 September 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Those informational bubbles are the core of FlightPath3D's AI Flight Feed, a feature the company expects will boost both revenue and engagement

It is no secret that the moving map is a top draw for in-flight entertainment systems; FlightPath3D is now angling to make that experience more engaging – and more profitable – with its AI Flight Feed overlay.

This story is about: advertising, ancillary revenue, APEXEXPO, APEXEXPO23, Duncan Jackson, embedded IFE, flightpath, flightpath3d, FTEGlobal23, GlobalEXPO, GlobalEXPO23, IFE, IFEC, in-flight entertainment, inflight entertainment, moving map, Southwest Airlines, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC

Southwest selects MOST for inflight retail revamp

11 July 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Tap to pay is now flying fleet-wide on Southwest Airlines, powered by the MOST in-flight retail solutions // Image via Stephen M. Keller/Southwest Airlines

Paying for drinks on Southwest Airlines became much easier in recent months, thanks to the deployment of more than 20,000 iPad mini 6 devices, loaded with MOST’s retail solution.

This story is about: digital transformation, in flight, MOST, payments, retail, Southwest Airlines Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Seeking understanding in the IFC world

6 July 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

No one likes to admit it, but every now and then a deal signed to deliver services for an airline turns sour. But those failures are also typically managed privately, and with minimal sniping between parties. When that veil of propriety is pierced, however, things get interesting in a hurry.

This story is about: 2Ku, Aeroplan, Air Canada, Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX23, Anuvu, embedded IFE, Global Eagle, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Intelsat, Ku3030, Norman Haughton, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, portal, Qatar Airways, Southwest Airlines, Stellar Blu, Thales, Thales FlytLIVE, Thales Inflyt, ThinKom, TK Kallenbach Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Northern Pacific finally set to fly, just not across the Pacific yet

8 March 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The stylized

Northern Pacific will take to the skies in June. The carrier’s first route is now on sale, and it is not what anyone expected.

This story is about: Frontier, LAS, Las Vegas, Northern Pacific Airways, ONT, Ontario, routes, Southwest Airlines Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

BAGTAG targets North American expansion, adds homing solution

12 October 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Checking out the range of BAGTAG options, including the

Having secured a bridgehead in North America with its Alaska Airlines deal, BAGTAG is looking to grow quickly, both in terms of customers served and the type of offerings available.

This story is about: Alaska Airlines, bag tags, baggage tracking, BagTag, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, WAF22, World Aviation Festival Filed Under: Ground Services, Loyalty

Rapid Rewards targets elites with A-List bonus activity

21 September 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Call it another sign that travel habits shifted over the past couple years. Southwest Airlines has run, in quick succession, a pair of promotions seeking to boost its Rapid Rewards loyalty program with elite status for 2023 now easier to come by. The moves come despite a general return of travel and strong revenue numbers in recent months.

This story is about: elite status, promotions, Rapid Rewards, Southwest Airlines Filed Under: Loyalty

Southwest searching for new seats

14 September 2022 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

A Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 8

Southwest Airlines is in the late stages of evaluation for a potential new seat for its fleet. This could serve to augment the existing Collins Meridian deployment or replace it.

This story is about: Collins Aerospace, maintenance, RedCabin, RedCabin22, seating, seats, Southwest Airlines Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Alaska Airlines going digital to slash bag check-in time

13 September 2022 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

Alaska Airlines has grand visions for growth, targeting a 40% increase in passenger count over the next five years. Digital solutions are a large part of the plan to meet that growth, touching every facet of the business, including the tags on checked bags.

This story is about: Alaska Airlines, ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, BagTag, checked baggage, Delta Air Lines, FTE, FTEGlobal22, Future Travel Experience, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines Filed Under: Ground Services

Southwest boosts corporate fare, ancillary fee merchandising with ATPCO

22 August 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 8

Southwest Airlines continues to push its corporate sales channel forward. The company announced a multi-year agreement today with ATPCO to implement Express Contracts, a corporate contract automation tool.

This story is about: ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, ATPCO, distribution, merchandising, Routehappy, Southwest Airlines Filed Under: Distribution

US airlines delivering less efficient operations

9 August 2022 By Seth Miller 4 Comments

A review of employment numbers and schedules suggests the airlines are up to 20% less efficient than in 2019 on a per-employee basis.

This story is about: Alaska Airlines, Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, earnings call, Frontier, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, LCC, LCCs, Low Cost Carriers, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, ULCC, Ultra low cost carriers, United Airlines Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

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