Delta and United continue to add content options in flight, though with different approaches which highlight the benefits – and challenges – of connected IFE platforms.
United Airlines
Basic Fares Coming to United’s Premium Cabins
Basic Business is coming to United Airlines. The carrier will further segment its premium cabin fares, splitting out Base, Standard, and Flexible options in all markets and cabins.
United Airlines Launches CRJ450, Premium Twist on CRJ200
United Airlines will make its smallest regional jets more premium, launching the CRJ450 mod of the CRJ200 type, including a first class cabin.
Coastliner, A321XLR to Boost United’s Premium Offerings
United Airlines aims to take advantage of its scale, bringing two new single-aisle layouts online later this year with a heavy premium focus.
PaxEx PR: Crystal Cabin Awards 2026 Finalists Announced
The Crystal Cabin Award 2026 highlights the innovation power of the cabin industry, with 24 finalists selected across eight categories.
Viasat Sees Continued IFC Growth
Viasat reported quarterly aviation services revenue of $303.7 million in Q4 2025 (Q3 FY2026), up from $263.8mm the prior year. How long the company can maintain that pace of growth, however, remains to be seen.
Unexpected Shifts in Premium Economy
What is Premium Economy, particularly in the domestic US market and how can you effectively search for it? Turns out there is no one answer, and what we used to know is shifting at multiple airlines.
Axinom Boosts Streaming IFE on Starlink Aircraft
Faster satellite links and lower latency allows airlines to move streaming entertainment solutions off the aircraft and into the cloud. Axinom is helping boost that performance.
United Shares Baffling IFC Stats
United Airlines is ecstatic about its new Starlink inflight internet service. But the numbers it is comparing to don’t entirely make sense.
Making Marketing Pay: Beating Break-even with Ad-supported IFC
Can inflight internet be offered complimentary to passengers and without costing the airlines a small fortune? Historically the answer was a resounding no, but more are claiming it is possible.