Jade-tinted Cathay Pier lounge sums up colonial perspective problem
I always want to like Cathay Pacific. The airline created the signature business class product of this decade, the second-generation Zodiac ... Continue Reading
Author Archives: Mary Kirby
Basic Economy, you say; how about Basic Business?
Is it time to consider a “basic business” class product as viable? According to one major airline CEO who spoke with your author, the ... Continue Reading
Broad horizon for next-gen large narrowbody premium #PaxEx
Whatever happens in the middle of the market — to be filled by what Boeing calls the NMA and everyone else calls the 797, and by Airbus’ A32... Continue Reading
Delta focuses on premium options for Branded Fares
Delta Air Lines today reported its best ever second quarter earnings with a $1.2 billion net profit. Passenger revenue was up $261 million f... Continue Reading
In reversal, Panasonic keeps payloads plan close to its vest
Wondering where the details are about Panasonic Avionics’ “XTS” high-throughput Ku-band satellite capacity? You’re not alone. Th... Continue Reading
United’s Zodiac Polaris 767 beats Vantage on American, Delta
If there’s anywhere that the venerable Boeing 767 continues to serve passengers well, it’s in the United States. That’s certainly been the c... Continue Reading
Lift designs thoughtful, elegant cabins for revitalised Philippine Airlines
You might not expect to find a passenger experience design house in the quiet Hanzomon district of Tokyo, with its distinctly un-Japanese wi... Continue Reading
Under Development: A new kind of moving map with live camera feed
Stuck in the middle seat but eager to look out the window as you fly? A few airlines offer external cameras with a feed to the inflight ente... Continue Reading
Panasonic stealing a march on regional/new jet connectivity work?
Panasonic Avionics seems to be stealing a march on its inflight connectivity competitors by working closely with regional jet and smaller ai... Continue Reading
Why JetBlue Technology Ventures helps to incubate sharp teams
What’s the key to identifying a smart start-up investment opportunity? Don’t worry too much about the product. That was one piece of advice ... Continue Reading
Emirates ties loyalty to inflight connectivity
Emirates’ willingness in recent years to give all passengers unlimited, near free inflight connectivity has delivered a significant boost to... Continue Reading
Swiss first class, old A340 and new 777, fails to inspire
Fifteen years ago, if you asked a panel of regular first class travellers which airline had the best first class, it is likely Swiss would b... Continue Reading
Aviationgate cuts lead time, improves used seat aircraft market
Aviationgate, part seat marketplace exchange and part seat overhaul facility, is harnessing technology to connect buyers looking for airline... Continue Reading
IFE stalwarts continue to tout different inflight connectivity paths
When it comes to satellite connectivity spectrum the battle over bands shows no signs of abating. We’ve been treated to rather public discus... Continue Reading
Air France 787 business class dabbles with elegance
Hopping over the Channel to the Paris Air Show from Heathrow to Charles de Gaulle, I was delighted to spot an Air France Boeing 787-9 Dreaml... Continue Reading
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