Canadian upstart NewLeaf gets the green-light to operate
Remember NewLeaf, the Canadian upstart trying to bring competition to the domestic Canadian market through operations at secondary and terti... Continue Reading
Author Archives: Mary Kirby
JAL goes 3D with Sky Suite III Zodiac Aries business class
It has taken a couple of years, but a second vertically stacking business class seat has hit the market, with Japan Airlines’ implementation... Continue Reading
The zero-sum problem with staggered business class seating
In economy class, for the most part, it’s widely accepted that some seats within the same plane are better than others. Nobody wants a middl... Continue Reading
Riding the rails on Japan’s Toreiyu Tsubasa “Footbath Shinkansen”
Ever dipped your feet into a hot, relaxing footbath on a bullet train? You can in Japan, where the Toreiyu Tsubasa train regularly traverses... Continue Reading
Airbus asks, and skips, business class questions in Airspace cabin
In Airbus’ recent snazzy reveal of its new Airspace-branded cabin design at the top of the Gherkin in London’s City business district, the p... Continue Reading
Airbus Airspace cabin is built with Coach Comfort in mind
We all know that in first class and business class you can create beautiful spaces. But most passengers make their way to the back of the ai... Continue Reading
Watch #PaxEx Minute: Upgrading business class seats
Runway Girl Network brings you up to speed with the #PaxEx Minute, which covers Emirates, United and Qatar business class seats. Continue Reading
Airbus believes passengers will seek out A330neo with new cabin
The new Airspace by Airbus cabin offering was unveiled in London this morning, bringing details of the A330neo interior into view and demons... Continue Reading
RGN Premium: Time to market key in GEE Ka-band play
Why add Ka-band connectivity today to a wholly Ku-band portfolio? For Global Eagle Entertainment it is about getting more bandwidth flying s... Continue Reading
Evolving BA Club World beyond the boarding school model
I have this theory about British Airways’ Club World business class product, from start to finish: that it’s designed for people who have fo... Continue Reading
ScootBiz offers thought-provoking questions for APAC airlines
If there’s anywhere in the world where the long-haul, low-cost carrier is in its prime, it’s the Asia-Pacific region. Between Scoot, Jetstar... Continue Reading
Jet Airways’ IFEC deal must pass hurdles to reach full potential
Making progress in the Indian IFEC marketplace is a tremendous challenge. Regulatory hurdles are significant and competition among airlines ... Continue Reading
Ryanair’s all-business executive jet is a smart move
Move over, European business charter airlines, Ryanair is coming for your passengers — and your money. The airline has a new all-business Bo... Continue Reading
RGN Premium: Gogo goes to China
Welcome to RGN Premium content. This page is only available to active members. Already a member? LOGIN HERE Interested in becoming a member?... Continue Reading
Southwest Airlines begins surveying new inflight technologies
Another airline is considering swapping out its in-flight connectivity provider. Southwest Airlines is in the midst of an RFP process to rev... Continue Reading
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