Yes, the Starlink service on Hawaiian Airlines performs as well as the companies promise. But, also, a couple interesting quirks in the “seamless” experience.
Streaming IFE
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?
Alaska Airlines takes first 737 MAX 8, plans further cabin retrofits
Alaska Airlines took delivery of its first 737 MAX 8 this week, adding additional range and flexibility to its fleet. In an unusual twist, the interior of the new plane is not what the carrier expects to fly longer term.
Cyprus Airways selects AirFi for IFE, inflight sales
Cyprus Airways plans to boost its inflight experience, adding a streaming entertainment platform on board its A220 and A320 fleet, thanks to the AirFi wireless IFE solution.
South African Airways selects Inflight Dublin for entertainment boost
Passengers on South African Airways’ widebody aircraft now have access to a brad range of inflight entertainment, thanks to a new content deal with Inflight Dublin. And the single-aisle fleet will also soon have entertainment on board, as the carrier rolls out the Everhub portable IFE solution.
Beond sets sights on premium Maldives traffic
Take what you know about the premium cabin air travel experience today and throw it away. That is, at least in part, the message of Beond, the upstart all-premium airline set to launch operations from the Maldives next month.
Transavia adds at-seat ordering with AirFi
Dutch low-cost carrier Transavia is expanding its digital operations on-board with the trial of at-seat ordering for food and drinks. The carrier partnered with AirFi to implement the solution on board for the implementation.
Immfly, Gategroup team for inflight retail technology
Inflight heavyweights gategroup and Immfly have signed a strategic alliance for delivery of on-board retail services, delivering a one-stop shop for airlines looking to boost inflight ancillary revenues.
Vietnam Airlines picks AirFi for A321 inflight update
Vietnam Airlines will bring inflight entertainment and in-seat ordering to its A321 fleet. The carrier signed a two-year deal with AirFi to add streaming content to 37 aircraft in the fleet which previously offered no IFE services.
Taking off: On board the Atlantic Airways Inaugural to New York
What happens when a plane configured for short haul travel finds itself flying across the North Atlantic? Atlantic Airways’ inaugural flight from Vagar to New York-Stewart on an A320neo presented an opportunity to sample the offering, and have some fun along the way.