Can UK aviation really meet its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050?
A commitment by the UK’s aviation industry to cut its carbon emissions to net zero by 2050 while adding 70% more passengers has been met wit... Continue Reading
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Extendable lavatory brings comfort and dignity back to passengers
Dignity is coming back to the airline lavatory, which in recent years has been a source of growing complaints from passengers. At best they ... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: DOT NPRM could discourage service animal owners from traveling
This is an Op-Ed contribution from Justin Yarbrough, a guide dog handler who works as an accessibility specialist, and writes about assistiv... Continue Reading
Breeze Airways founder Neeleman: I’m not afraid to fly the MAX
Though David Neeleman has not ordered the Boeing 737 MAX for his new airline start-up, Breeze Airways, he is optimistic that the twinjet’s w... Continue Reading
Flying amid coronavirus outbreak: China suggests PaxEx changes
Aisle or window seat? The favorite traveler quandary has new meaning when flying during the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. Just ask Chin... Continue Reading
More room in economy? Differentiation debate resurfaces
Airlines have typically argued against giving economy passengers more room, reckoning passengers simply will not pay for it: having spacious... Continue Reading
With moxy aplenty, Breeze Airways plans quick-swap PaxEx
Like a breath of fresh air David Neeleman’s new airline start-up wants to breeze into your air travel life and make it easier, while maintai... Continue Reading
With latest upgrade, Air France confirms Eurobusiness is here to stay
While airlines in North America have found a way to bolster their profitability by offering a distinct domestic first class product, Europea... Continue Reading
Aer Lingus prioritizes safety, comfort and brand with new uniform
Crew member uniforms are a hot topic at present. A number of US carriers have been sued after flight attendants reported having serious alle... Continue Reading
Airlines get better at retaining loyal passengers under MAX grounding
The typical passenger may not discern many differences between a Boeing 737-800 and its successor, the MAX 8. But for American Airlines’ com... Continue Reading
Delta dropping its problematic Passport Plum uniforms
Passport Plum has turned into Passport Glum. In June 2018, Delta Air Lines celebrated its long-awaited employee uniforms, created by fashion... Continue Reading
Incentives sought as France aims to make 50% of jet fuel sustainable
Air France, Airbus and Safran have tentatively welcomed plans by the French government to build a large enough national aviation biofuel ind... Continue Reading
Kengo Kuma’s pleasurable design story continues in new ANA lounge
All Nippon Airways’ collaboration with internationally renowned architect and designer Kengo Kuma extends beyond is aircraft interiors... Continue Reading
United segments 787 fleet, accommodating premium-light sub-fleet
United Airlines’ Boeing 787-8 and some 787-9s were delivered with the carrier’s old business class seats whereas the 787-10 and ... Continue Reading
Delta digital design plan is about passenger independence
Delta Air Lines capitalized on the opportunity to put the airline center-stage in airline technology at CES 2020 in Las Vegas by revealing a... Continue Reading
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