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.
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Capacity to be free
Supporting a potential for 150,000 more passengers online in the sky every day at the end of October is no easy feat. But suppliers say they’re ready for Southwest’s shift, and the other airlines expected in the months to follow.
United’s Starlink Moves to Mainline
United Airlines’ inflight internet upgrade is moving on to the mainline fleet. The carrier announced receipt of STC approval for the first installation on a 737-800 aircraft.
Gossiping Around the APEX Water Cooler
Kuiper made a splash at APEX Global Expo this year, showing up with its first customer in hand. Starlink also always grabs a lot of attention. But it was the quieter conversations away from the main floor that were, as always, most interesting.
United’s Kirby Pitches Political Angle, Product Investment for Growth
Are passengers ready to pay more for a better product? United CEO Scott Kirby thinks so, and the company is working to make that happen, while also increasing international market share.
Alaska Airlines Swaps to Starlink
Alaska Airlines, in a not entirely unexpected shift, will deploy Starlink’s inflight internet fleet wide by 2027.
PaxEx PR: United Brings Full Season Apple TV+ Content In-flight
United will bring full seasons of Apple TV+ content to its cabins in a big win for content fiends, and also for Anuvu, which holds the global inflight distribution contract for Apple TV content.
United Brings Spotify to In-seat IFE
At first glance the partnership announced between United Airlines and Spotify last week is relatively basic, even unimpressive. But come 2026 the companies have plans for something far more interesting on board.
United, JetBlue team for "Blue Sky" future
United Airlines and JetBlue are teaming up, linking their route networks, frequent flyer programs, and technology stacks.
United Launches Polaris Studio, Refreshed 787-9 Cabin
After a year of teasing we now know United Airlines’ plan for the next generation of the Polaris business class cabin. And a new “Studio” extra premium up-sell is part of the play.