Passengers flying across the Pacific Ocean are set for a major upgrade in inflight connectivity performance. Panasonic Avionics and Eutelsat announced this week that Eutelsat 172b is now in service, delivering a massive increase in…
Which airline doesn’t hate its connectivity provider?
After listening to United Airlines President Scott Kirby and Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian speak at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference this week one would be forgiven for believing that there is no such…
Singapore Airlines brings back the nonstop to Newark
Singapore Airlines is reclaiming the role as operator of the world's longest flight. The carrier confirmed today that it will serve Newark nonstop from its Changi Airport hub using the Airbus A350-900ULR starting in October…
A not-quite-Basic Economy across the Atlantic
The Star Alliance A++ joint venture airlines launched a new fare product this week for transatlantic travel. The six carriers – Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, and United Airlines are launching a…
United goes ultra-premium for LAX lounge option
Tired of waiting for the United Polaris Lounge to open at LAX? Or maybe you just demand the ultimate in privacy during the airport experience. For those willing to pay the LAX Private Suites terminal…
Optimizing the east coast: United’s latest schedule shifts
Dulles may finally see some real traffic growth from United Airlines. The carrier announced schedule changes today for the Fall 2018 season that will see the Newark hub transition to focus more on local (O/D)…
Spirit commits to inflight wifi
The tease of inflight wifi connectivity from Spirit Airlines finally is fulfilled. The carrier announced today it will fit its entire fleet with Ka-band satellite-based connectivity in partnership with Thales FlytLIVE. The first aircraft installs…
Panasonic Avionics admits to bribery, settles with DoJ
After years of investigation the US Department of Justice and Panasonic Avionics (PAC) agreed to a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA), ending the prosecution of the company over bribery allegations. The agreement identifies several former PAC…
United Airlines’ new "Aspire" economy class seat takes…
United Airlines just wrapped a busy week. The carrier unveiled its newest Polaris lounge in San Francisco, complete with the CEO hosting a media preview event. It also increased its stake in Brazilian carrier Azul.…