US airlines require passengers and employees to wear face masks
Aligning with best practices from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), US airlines are requiring that customer-facing emplo... Continue Reading
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Four core design principles learned during 16 years in the cabin
During the 16 years I spent in the manufacturing of aircraft interiors and cabin safety equipment, I learned a lot from many knowledgeable p... Continue Reading
Consciously seeking out Concept D seat proves educational
As much as I enjoy flying all over the world, I have never quite been able to figure out how to effectively sleep on a flight. Even in the b... Continue Reading
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
Considering whether American Airlines Shuttle is special…or not
When an airline brands a route as a “shuttle”, a certain level of expectation kicks in. Frequent service, minimal time spent in the airport,... 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
Press Release: American Airlines’ future 787-8s to fly with Thales IFE
American Airlines will fly its next Boeing 787-8 aircraft with Thales’s state-of-the-art AVANT inflight entertainment (IFE) solution. The fi... 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
Delta bucks industry trend by ensuring comfort for 777 economy class
When Delta Air Lines revealed its newly refurbished Boeing 777 in Atlanta last week, it made a bold statement that comfort is here to stay n... 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
iPass changing the model for passenger connectivity
Staying connected between airports, in-flight, and at hotels is a challenge for travelers. Multiple pricing models, disparate systems and un... Continue Reading
Virgin is Alaska’s new weapon in US premium transcon battle
Even as Alaska Airlines considers the future of the Airbus A320 and A319 fleet it acquired during its purchase of Virgin America, the airlin... 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
Qantas overhypes, underdelivers 787-9 premium economy “revolution”
Qantas promised premium economy passengers “a class leading experience and a revolutionary new seat” when unveiling its new Boeing 787-9, bu... Continue Reading
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