LCCs and legacies blazing new trails in ancillary revenue
As American, Delta and United roll out Basic Economy products in what is at least being framed by some as a bid to compete against Spirit Ai... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: AA
Flight tests planned for airborne meshed-network concept
Simi Valley, California-based start-up Airborne Wireless Network (AWN) says it plans to conduct initial flight-testing early this year of it... Continue Reading
#PaxEx TV: Where civil aviation training simulators are born
This month on #PaxEx TV we venture to the north of England to tour the workshop floor of EDM, the world’s largest supplier of crew training ... 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
Never too late to follow your dreams, says AA chief pilot Kathi Durst
American Airlines Chief Pilot Kathi Durst has excelled throughout her 35-year aviation career, from her seven years in the United States Air... Continue Reading
American opens up with story of cancelled Zodiac “Concept D” seat
American Airlines’ custom forwards-backwards staggered herringbone seating — which the airline refers to as Concept D — showed promise, but ... Continue Reading
American reveals post-Zodiac business class plan for 787, 777-200ER
American Airlines is splitting its future longhaul fleet into a total of five business class subfleets as a result of the failure of Zodiac ... Continue Reading
American’s Diamond 757 refit lacks decade of #PaxEx innovation
Finally, American Airlines is refurbishing its longhaul Boeing 757-200 fleet, which the airline expects to fly for quite a few years yet. Th... Continue Reading
The necessity of smart stowage for smartphones on aircraft
“I will always have a scar on my hand from a 767.” Andy Miles, a frequent flyer who often crosses the Pacific in premium seats, messaged me ... Continue Reading
Watch #PaxEx Minute: Stage is set for US battle of business class
In this episode of the #PaxEx Minute, RGN contributing editor John Walton looks at how Delta, United and American are stepping up their game... Continue Reading
Press Release: American taps ViaSat Ka for Boeing 737 MAX fleet
American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) has selected ViaSat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global broadband services and technology company, to outfit its ... Continue Reading
New tail means new AA: employees
Yes, the formal merger process for American Airlines and US Airways is complete. That’s good news, of course, but it is also arguably ... Continue Reading
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