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United goes after Haneda slots as Delta scales back

26 September 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A United 787 departing Haneda over the ocean, with fishing boats in the background

Delta Air Lines officially walked away from seven operating frequencies at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport late last week. Now United Airlines has formally requested access to those slots as it looks to consolidate its Tokyo operations.

This story is about: ANA, Delta Air Lines, Haneda, HND, Japan, routes, slots, United Airlines Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

United’s new single-aisle Polaris seat likely Adient’s Altitude

13 September 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Details from the Adient Altitude seat, believed to be the basis for United's new single-aisle Polaris offering (image via Adient)

Who will manufacture the new Polaris single-aisle seat for United? All signs point to Adient, with United as the launch customer for the Altitude seat.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737 MAX 10, A321XLR, Adient, Adient Aerospace, Adient Altitude, business class, patent, Polaris, premium cabin, seating, seats, United Airlines Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Making premium more accessible in United’s Polaris single-aisle design

12 September 2023 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

A rendering of the baseline layout for United's new single-aisle Polaris seat, designed by Acumen. It offers a 12

The latest United Airlines’ single-aisle Polaris cabin offers up a unique design to increase cabin density while maintaining space for passengers. But it also presents a challenge for those traveling in a wheelchair. A second patent associated with the seating concept addresses that issue.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737 MAX 10, A321XLR, accessibility, Acumen, business class, patent, Polaris, premium cabin, seating, seats, United Airlines Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

United’s new single-aisle Polaris seat design details revealed in patent

10 September 2023 By Seth Miller 21 Comments

Overhead view showing off the new Polaris seating layout of a single-aisle cabin

Wondering what the new Polaris business class seat will look like on United Airlines’ single-aisle aircraft? A recently approved patent shows several key details.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737 MAX 10, A321XLR, Acumen, business class, Collins Aerospace, patent, Polaris, premium cabin, Safran, Safran Seats, seating, seats, United Airlines Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

United (finally) launches San Francisco-Manila service

18 July 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

United Airlines has wanted to fly nonstop to Manila from the mainland for years. Starting this winter, the carrier will finally do so. As part of an expansion of its Pacific operations, United will add service from San Francisco beginning 29 October 2023.

This story is about: Australia, Manila, MNL, New Zealand, routes, San Francisco, SFO, Taipei, Tokyo, TPE, United Airlines Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

United launches new first class seats for single-aisle fleet

12 July 2023 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

United's new first class seat, soon to be flying on 200+ single-aisle aircraft

First class passengers on United Airlines might soon be flying in newly designed seats. The new seat features upgrades to the inflight entertainment system, as well as improved comfort and privacy for travelers, with plans to install it on more than 200 (mostly brand new) single-aisle aircraft by 2026.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737 NG, A319, A320, A321neo, Bluetooth, first class, IFE, IFEC, in-flight entertainment, in-seat power, Mark Muren, PAC, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, PriestmanGoode, Qi, Safran, Safran Seats, seating, seats, Tapis Corporation, Ultrafabrics, United Airlines, USB, USB-C, Wireless Charging Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Landline takes the bus inside security for American Airlines

12 July 2023 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Some passengers on Landline's bus service will now arrive at PHL inside security

Landline’s bus service to and from Philadelphia is now considered secure by the TSA. As of this week American Airlines’ passengers traveling from Atlantic City (ACY) or Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE) will clear security at the out station prior to their ride.

This story is about: American Airlines, bus, Landline, Sun Country, Transportation Security Administration, TSA, United Airlines Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Delta denied Haneda slot flex request

30 June 2023 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Inside Haneda AIrport by Twang_Dunga via flickr/Creative Commons https://www.flickr.com/photos/twang_dunga/8731834224/

Delta Air Lines may not alter its US gateways for flights to Tokyo’s Haneda airport. The US Department of Transportation rejected the carrier’s bid for flexibility in those operations.

This story is about: Delta Air Lines, Department of Transportation, DoT, Haneda, routes, Tokyo, United Airlines Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

United, Saudia sign on for Astrova IFE

9 June 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The newest inflight entertainment platform from Panasonic Avionics scored two key wins at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2023 as long-time customers United Airlines and Saudia both selected the system for upcoming installations.

This story is about: 777-300ER, 787, A321XLR, A330, embedded IFE, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, in-seat power, inflight entertainment, OLED, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Saudia, United Airlines, USB-C Filed Under: IFEC

Another regional connectivity deal is done

7 June 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

ThinKom's ThinAir family now has a new kid brother. The company formally launched the ThinAir Ka1717 offering this week, offering a smaller, lighter solution targeting the regional jet market.

No one is willing to spill the beans completely, but it appears ThinKom has secured an airline launch customer for its Ka1717 regional jet inflight internet solution.

This story is about: Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Bill Milroy, Delta Air Lines, Hughes, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat Global, Jupiter, Ka1717, regional jet, SES-17, STC, STCs, Supplemental Type Certificate, Thales, ThinAir, ThinKom, United Airlines, ViaSat, ViaSat-3 Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

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