Delta’s Basic Economy could become formidable threat to ULCCs
Delta’s fare rebrand, introduced in late 2014 and featuring a Basic Economy option designed to take aim at the new crop of ultra low c... Continue Reading
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#PaxEx Podcast: Aircraft Cabin Compromises and Surprises
Welcome to Episode 20 of the #PaxEx Podcast. Our guest for this episode is Jon Norris, a long-time aircraft cabin engineer who serves as VP ... Continue Reading
Etihad’s women cabin crew forbidden to wear trousers
It’s 2015 and an airline refuses to let the women in its cabin crew wear the trousers from its newly designed uniforms. Gulf carrier Etihad ... Continue Reading
Lumexis picks out space at 737 interiors studio as it nears linefit
Whether real or perceived, Boeing appears to be moving a little faster than its European rival to add new inflight entertainment and connect... Continue Reading
Icelandair is moving to nicer Heathrow digs so why is Star so irked?
To understand why Icelandair’s Michael Raucheisen finds his airline’s move to Heathrow’s new Terminal 2 so exciting, you have to experience ... Continue Reading
Caribbean carriers have new Cuban flights in their sights
US airlines are not the only ones chomping at the bit to get into Cuba following President Barack Obama’s historic announcement last month t... Continue Reading
Why I tell people to avoid flying on a 787
“New rule: never fly on a 787.” That’s what I found myself advising some non-aviation industry friends who were planning a trip this week, d... Continue Reading
Qatar Airways makes split inflight Internet decision in face of delay
DOHA: It may seem a little ironic but it now appears likely that Qatar Airways’ new-design twinjets will be the last to be fitted with... Continue Reading
Embraer sees E2 as positioned to meet Asian passenger needs
SINGAPORE: As Asia-Pacific’s middle class continues to grow rapidly, and is projected to account for over 40% of global middle class s... Continue Reading
Aireon confident it can meet industry need for space-based ADS-B
When IATA’s expert industry Aircraft Tracking Task Force (ATTF) tabled its tracking report to ICAO last month, it steered well and truly cle... Continue Reading
Thomson turns to cabin lighting specialist to transform 737s, 757s
MANCHESTER: UK holiday carrier Thomson Airways is among a growing body of airlines transforming the interior of their older jets by replacin... Continue Reading
United Airlines takes a chance on biojet fuel
A Phoenix airport only allows cabs using an ethanol-based fuel on airport premises; Brazilian airliner GOL has flown a commercial flight on ... Continue Reading
RGN Premium: Serving up brand advantages
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When it comes to using your PED in-flight, mind the gap
The commotion over my shoulder was a bit jarring. Having spent the prior 9-ish hours mostly gorging on food and drink, plus catching the occ... Continue Reading
A more efficient content supply chain may be coming to IFE
Imagine if an airline could go to an online portal, see all the movies available, know exactly what point in time the movies can be accessed... Continue Reading
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