Brexit uncertainty clouds outlook for Ryanair and EasyJet
Continued Brexit uncertainty today prompted Ryanair to present a “cautious” outlook for the remainder of FY17, hot on the heels of low-cost ... Continue Reading
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Will Norwegian’s low-cost transatlantic service fly under Trump?
As President Trump’s “America First” policies continue to raise alarm bells around the world, the US Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) has ... Continue Reading
Premium economy pricing compared to econo – now more consistent
As an increasing number of airlines introduce premium economy on their international flights, and the airlines that offer the middle cabin b... Continue Reading
To fly, to buy: Taste-testing the new Marks & Spencer menu on BA
British Airways cut complimentary food service on its short-haul flights earlier this month, citing passenger preference. While BA’s l... Continue Reading
Southwest Airlines adjusts to serve larger markets
Southwest Airlines is giving up on Akron and Dayton, Ohio. As of 3 June 2017 the carrier will consolidate those operations to the larger, ne... Continue Reading
As Dubai World Central utility grows, will PaxEx improve?
An airport with almost no flights and more staff than passengers is rarely a sign of success. But such initial shortcomings will not stop se... Continue Reading
OPINION: Why approving NAI’s permit is good for US airline industry
Predictably, most of the interview pitches I have received from PR people regarding the Department of Transportation’s final decision on 2 D... Continue Reading
$130b by 2020: what does the rise in ancillaries mean for #PaxEx?
Operators, airframers and inflight connectivity providers find themselves at a pivotal point in the way airlines use connectivity, not just ... Continue Reading
United goes full Spirit with Basic Economy, teases proper PE
United Airlines today announced its Basic Economy product in advance of an investor call, offering both the reduced level of service and the... Continue Reading
Colombia’s Wingo goes for fresh, friendly and unpretentious vibe
Copa Holdings’ new Colombian subsidiary Wingo is positioning its passenger experience, sales and ticket-distribution strategies to appeal to... Continue Reading
Six ways airlines use creative training to build confident cabin crew
Mixing a cocktail at 38,000ft with a little turbulence (shaken, not stirred) just as expertly as they snap into action in an emergency, flig... Continue Reading
London Heathrow third runway nowhere near a sure bet
This week’s announcement by the UK Government that it is throwing its weight behind a proposal to build a third runway at London Heathrow ma... Continue Reading
Successful Mint rollout prompts crew training refresh at JetBlue
Joanna Geraghty is bringing new meaning to the concept of hospitality as she leads a training program designed to “refresh” the ... Continue Reading
Farm-to-terminal trend continues with OTG’s new Newark arrival
The steady improvement of offerings in airport food courts, take-away counters and sit-down restaurants has transformed the task of finding ... Continue Reading
#PaxEx TV: Gyrocopter joy and Galaxy Note 7 fiasco
Airline passengers are permitted to carry most portable electronic devices on board aircraft, but regulators and airlines are having to rema... Continue Reading
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