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Wingtip of the United Airlines aircraft as the sun sets.

United versus Spirit on a New York-Chicago hot dog run

The average passenger wouldn’t say there is much in common between United Airlines and Spirit Airlines. But when my annual “go to Chicago an... Continue Reading

Two passengers, one seated in the window seat and the other in the aisle seat are looking at each other and smiling, enjoying the middle-seat free configuration. Image: Frontier

Frontier tries UpFront Plus seat-only Eurobiz model

Remember when Frontier proposed — then U-turned on — a $39 blocked middle seat charge for social distancing back in 2020? The airline is flo... Continue Reading

A blue 'Welcome To' sign adhered to the Hamburg Messe entrance. Welcoming all AIX/PEC guests.

Press Release: Passenger Experience Conference lands at Messe in May

The organisers of Passenger Experience Conference (PEC), the expertly curated one-day event driving the evolution of onboard, will return to... Continue Reading

Business aircraft are parked at the Jet Access facility for SmartSky installation. The sun is setting.

Press Release: Jet Access joins SmartSky Installation Network

SmartSky, provider of the most advanced inflight air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity for business aviation, today announced Jet Access as a new... Continue Reading

Stephanie Gehman, mom and soon to be pilot is in-flight on a blue sky day.

Mom, you should fly too: Stephanie Gehman on her pilot journey

If you had asked me five years ago if I had thought I would be flight training at any point in my life, my answer would likely have been a h... Continue Reading

A graphic of the earth surrounded by satellites that are creating a blanket of connectivity. Aireon

Press Release: Aireon to develop space-based VHF comms

Aireon, the leader in space-based air traffic management data products and services, is setting the stage to lead the next big evolution in ... Continue Reading

CityAirbus NextGen at night. Blue lights illuminate a futuristic looking aircraft.

Press Release: CityAirbus NextGen makes its debut

Airbus has presented its full electric CityAirbus NextGen prototype to the public, ahead of its maiden flight later this year. The two-tonne... Continue Reading

Bamboo cutlery and a meal served with no single-use plastic on LATAM

Press Release: LATAM eliminates 96% of single-use plastic in ops

The LATAM group ended 2023 with significant progress in eliminating single-use plastic throughout its operation, reducing more than 1,700 to... Continue Reading

Conceptual rendering of future improvements on Concourse C in Terminal 1 at MSP Airport showing a bright open space.

Press Release: MAC, Delta begin MSP T1 concourse renovations

The largest ever interior renovation of concourses and passenger gate areas at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport’s (MSP) Terminal 1... Continue Reading

Aegean aircraft taking off. Equipped with Viasat EAN

Press Release: Viasat and Deutsche Telekom boost EAN coverage

Viasat, Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, and Deutsche Telekom, announced today a ground network expansion for Viasat’s awa... Continue Reading

JetBlue Mint Amenity Kits in green, yellow, red and blue on a blue background

Press Release: JetBlue to introduce new amenities, menu and IFE options

It’s a new season with more reasons to love the JetBlue onboard experience. This spring, JetBlue is introducing new amenity partners, menu c... Continue Reading

AliceBluAero execs celebrate key milestones. Image: AliceBluAero

AliceBluAero hits key approval milestones, reveals new business seats

As airlines seek alternatives to the major seat suppliers amid capacity, production and quality issues, Northern Ireland-based seatmaker Ali... Continue Reading

A close up of the Collins Meridian seat chosen by British Airways (BA) shows an arrow like pattern and red detailing around the headrest.

BA unveils Collins Meridian and free messaging as part of new PaxEx

It’s curious when an airline combines a set of passenger experience updates together as a package, especially when some of the elements of t... Continue Reading

Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 777-9 in-flight

Press Release: Ethiopian to expand with up to 20 Boeing 777X jets

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced today an agreement for the East African airline to purchase eight 777-9 passenger airplanes and the ... Continue Reading

Children's amenity kits with Minions characters on them by Buzz for Saudia

Press Release: Saudia launches new range of children’s kits

Illumination’s global phenomenon, the Minions are bringing their mischievous humor and playfulness to spread joy to kids travelling onboard ... Continue Reading