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WestJet

American Airlines Launches Free Wi-Fi in 2026

15 April 2025 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

The first regional jet to fly with the Intelsat/Gilat (Stellar Blu) kit on board: N611SK, operated by SkyWest for American Eagle.

Wi-Fi will be free for American Airlines AAdvantage members from 2026, sponsored by AT&T.

This story is about: Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, frequent flier, frequent flyer, Hawaiian Airlines, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Intelsat, JetBlue, loyalty, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Porter Air, Satellite, Starlink, United Airlines, ViaSat, WestJet Filed Under: IFEC

SatShow Scuttlebutt

24 March 2025 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

looking down on a trade show floor with lots of booths and people.

Some of the smaller hints dropped in various conversations appear to be more significant than they seemed at first blush.

This story is about: Air Canada, antenna, certification, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESA, Gilat, GM-40, GX Aviation, Hughes, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Seamless Air Alliance, Sidewinder, Starlink, Stellar Blu, ThinAir, ThinKom, ViaSat, ViaSat-3, WestJet Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

WestJet Activates Starlink Inflight Internet

23 March 2025 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A WestJet 737 MAX 8 seen from above a runway

WestJet’s first Starlink-equipped planes are now in service. The carrier quietly activated the system on more than a dozen 737-800s following certification from Transport Canada earlier this month.

This story is about: 737-800, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Satellite, SpaceX, Starlink, STCs, WestJet Filed Under: IFEC

Starlink to fly on United, bringing fast, free wifi to passengers

13 September 2024 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

United joins the ranks of airlines offering free Wi-Fi for its passengers

United Airlines is making a massive change in its inflight internet offering, finally confirming long-rumored plans to deploy the Starlink solution from SpaceX across its global fleet.

This story is about: Air New Zealand, AirBaltic, Hawaiian Airlines, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, JSX, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, portal, regional jet, Satellite, Scott Kirby, SpaceX, Starlink, United Airlines, WestJet, ZIPAir Filed Under: IFEC

WestJet taps Starlink for fast, free inflight internet

24 July 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

WestJet will make inflight internet free to all passengers, thanks to a new partnership with TELUS and Starlink.

This story is about: IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Jason Fritch, John Weatherill, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Satellite, SpaceX, Starlink, STCs, WestJet Filed Under: IFEC

WestJet mostly delivers a mostly premium experience from Schiphol

16 May 2023 By Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren Leave a Comment

WestJet often offers affordable one way premium fares. But does the product measure up to the price??

This story is about: AMS, Amsterdam, business class, Collins Aerospace, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, lie-flat beds, lounges, premium cabin, Schiphol, Super Diamond, trip report, WestJet Filed Under: Ground Services, IFEC, Product Reviews, Seats & Cabin

JetBlue snags second Heathrow slot

11 November 2022 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

The JetBlue winglet under Heathrow's iconic ATC tower, with competitors American Airlines and Virgin Atlantic in the background

JetBlue appears to have secured a second permanent daily slot at London’s Heathrow Airport beginning in Summer 2023. This allows the carrier to operate double daily flights into one of the most difficult markets to secure access.

This story is about: AirAsiaX, BOS, Boston, British Airways, China Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Gatwick, Heathrow, JetBlue, JFK, JFK Airport, LGW, LHR, New York City, Norse Atlantic Airways, routes, slots, TATL, transatlantic, Vistara, WestJet Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

WestJet adds MAX 10 to fleet plan

29 September 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A rendering of the 737 MAX 10 in WestJet's livery

WestJet plans to add 42 737 MAX 10 aircraft to its fleet, continuing its growth plans. The order also comes with 22 options.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737 MAX 10, Boeing, certification, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, regulations, WestJet Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

WestJet, Transat push codeshare to US markets, with a catch

17 December 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

WestJet and Transat applied to the US Department of Transportation for permission to codeshare on flights between the US and Canada. The move is part of the carriers’ planned transatlantic codeshare pact announced last month.

This story is about: Air Transat, BOS, Boston, codeshare, Europe, LaGuardia, LGA, New York City, TATL, Toronto, Transat, transatlantic, WestJet, YYZ Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Porter to join the jet era, add Embraer E195-E2 fleet

12 July 2021 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Rendering of the Embraer E195-E2 in Porter livery

Not only will Porter Airlines back bring its core services at Toronto’s downtown Billy Bishop Airport starting in September, but it will also add jet service from other hubs, dramatically increasing its presence in Canada and the USA beginning in 2022.

This story is about: A220-100, Air Canada, Billy Bishop Airport, Connect Airlines, CSeries, E195-E2, Embraer, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, inflight entertainment, Porter Air, Toronto, WestJet, YTZ Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC

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