Why Spirit First Class remains the best deal in the U.S. skies
I booked Spirit’s newly branded First Class — the seat formerly known as the Big Front Seat — out of morbid curiosity. To hedge my bets, I b... Continue Reading
Author Archives: Becca Alkema
Press Release: Bucher bespoke interiors fly on Air Côte d’Ivoire A330neo
Bucher has reached a major milestone by delivering complete sets of bespoke interior components for Air Côte d’Ivoire’s Airbus A330-90... Continue Reading
Join me for a turn and burn adventure on Aleutian Airways
Alaska depends on aviation. Much of the state is wilderness, from the tundra of the north to the forests and mountain peaks of the south and... Continue Reading
Press Release: Lufthansa Technik outfits ACJ319neo with LEO connectivity
Lufthansa Technik has completed the VIP cabin outfitting of an Airbus ACJ319neo for an undisclosed private customer. The aircraft received i... Continue Reading
Press Release: Astronics acquires Bühler Motor Aviation
Astronics Corporation, a leading provider of advanced technologies for global aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries, ann... Continue Reading
Press Release: Gogo flies high at NBAA with 150+ HDX antennas shipped
Gogo is attending NBAA–BACE 2025, booth 1533, with momentum building in all sectors of the multi-orbit, multi-band business aviation connect... Continue Reading
Press Release: British Airways debuts new lounge design in Miami, Dubai
British Airways is proudly celebrating the launch of its new lounge design concept with the opening of two new lounges on its global network... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: How AI-powered surveillance enhances passenger safety and flow
Please enjoy this Op-Ed submission from Avigilon, a professional-grade security systems provider. Airports can be high-traffic, complex and ... Continue Reading
Press Release: SITA offers nextgen fiber-optic comms for airports
The increasing pressure to support data-intensive applications with real-time communication across sprawling airport infrastructure is now g... Continue Reading
Press Release: SWISS’ first Airbus A350 arrives at its Zurich home
SWISS’s first Airbus A350 landed at its new Zurich home on the afternoon of 9 October, marking a further milestone for the Swiss-based airli... Continue Reading
Press Release: Lufthansa to fly with Allegris on Austin-Frankfurt route
Starting this December, travelers from the Austin area will soon enjoy the latest Lufthansa Allegris cabin and experience its exceptional co... Continue Reading
Press Release: TAP Air Portugal stopover program grew 74% in 1H 2025
From January to June 2025, more than 193 thousand TAP Air Portugal customers added the Portugal Stopover to their travel options, reflecting... Continue Reading
Press Release: ZIM Aircraft Seating expands its Markdorf facility
ZIM Aircraft Seating GmbH, a leading manufacturer of premium aircraft seating solutions, has started a significant expansion of its producti... Continue Reading
Riyadh Air sets London inaugural, reveals Sfeer loyalty program
Having recently secured a highly coveted slot at London Heathrow, Saudi Arabian start-up Riyadh Air on 26 October will launch its first dail... Continue Reading
Press Release: Air Canada readies for impending arrival of A321XLR
Air Canada’s network planning team has been eagerly anticipating the arrival into its fleet of the airline’s first Airbus A321XLR, which wil... Continue Reading