Aircraft retirements accelerate, but this is not another post-9/11
The uncertainty of coronavirus and its impact on aviation might appear worse as airlines quickly retire aircraft fleets. There may be memori... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: AA
Inmarsat expects to render IFC competitors irrelevant with GX buildout
It is now a largely undisputed notion that both the free Viasat-powered streaming connectivity service on JetBlue Airways and the paid broad... Continue Reading
Flying “the good A321” with seatback IFE at AA is great
“You chose AA instead of a DL A220??!” That was the reaction from one #AvGeek on Twitter after reading that I chose to fly American Airlines... Continue Reading
Podcast 064: A220 stretch considerations and IFE ad deliberations
Welcome to Episode 064 of the #PaxEx Podcast, which tracks how the airline passenger experience is evolving in a mobile, social, vocal world... Continue Reading
Airlines try IFC service harmonization and subfleet differentiation
Cathay Pacific’s recent admission to RGN that most airlines with inflight connectivity are now “in the priority of trying to harmonize betwe... Continue Reading
American Airlines picks Viasat inflight Internet for 100 new A321neos
American Airlines has selected Viasat to provide high-speed inflight Internet and wireless entertainment for 100 new Airbus A321neos, repres... Continue Reading
Child separation policies may compromise anti-trafficking initiatives
An unconfirmed story making the rounds on social media yesterday of a flight attendant who expressed heartbreak after transporting a group o... Continue Reading
Airline bedding co-branding choices evolve: consumer or luxury?
There’s a clear trend of airlines working with luxury suppliers of bedding for their onboard soft product in business and first class, lendi... Continue Reading
American assures passengers won’t be disconnected with ATG deinstall
Should passengers on American Airlines’ Airbus A321s and Boeing 737-800s expect to be disconnected for a spell this year? That’s the logical... Continue Reading
American rolls out new bag tracking and alert feature for passengers
American Airlines’ passengers are set to get more and better insight into their checked baggage as it routes through the airline’s net... Continue Reading
American champions women film directors with $50K Bonnie Award
When it comes to championing women directors and diversity during Hollywood awards season, nobody beats the Film Independent Spirit Awards. ... Continue Reading
American premium services director details amenity kit design drivers
When American Airlines last month rolled out stylish new amenity kits for premium passengers on transcontinental and international flights, ... Continue Reading
In Conversation: Seeking to make sense of New York airport decisions
What’s going on with “third world” LaGuardia? Why is JFK still a mess? Is the Port Authority making things worse? Will we ever see decent pu... Continue Reading
Watch #PaxEx Minute: Hard product, soft product, and more
In this episode of #PaxEx Minute, RGN contributing editor John Walton talks about how airlines are working to achieve the right mix in hard ... Continue Reading
Proliferation of mattress pads proves airlines take sleep seriously
Go ahead and go to sleep. We’re living in an age where quality snoozing is something increasingly valued and appreciated. After all, Arianna... Continue Reading
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