Delta vows to equip domestic fleet with enhanced IFC by end of 2022
Delta Air Lines is vowing to equip nearly all its domestic mainline fleet with “enhanced” inflight connectivity by the end of 2022, after it... Continue Reading
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Press Release: Delta arms flight attendants with AT&T 5G
Delta Air Lines will help lead the commercial airline industry into the 5G era. Together with AT&T Business and Apple, Delta will equip ... Continue Reading
Vaccinated snowbirds still face strict Canada entry requirements
Spring has arrived here in Canada and as such, the snowbirds are starting to return home. Snowbirds are individuals, mostly of retirement ag... Continue Reading
United launches premium transcontinental from JFK, again
Many airlines have been accused in the past of operating to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) purely as a matter of pre... Continue Reading
Press Release: Delta adds Iceland flights open to vaccinated Americans
Beginning in May, Delta customers seeking a global escape will once again enjoy a nonstop connection from three U.S. hubs to Iceland’s stunn... Continue Reading
Factoring in New York restrictions when flying from USVI
Traveling with my wife between the US Virgin Islands and New York last month proved highly educational, both in terms of the on-ground and i... Continue Reading
A shot in the arm at the airport
It seemed unusual at first, but now many airports and airlines offer some form of pre-flight COVID-19 testing to passengers. In some cases, ... Continue Reading
Filling the premium economy gaps: opportunities and risks for airlines
Premium economy seems set to be the next big thing for airlines emerging from the COVID-19 crisis. Whether it’s business class passengers tr... Continue Reading
Options for a light-touch, low-cost “business plus” product
When aviation returns after COVID-19, the front of the aircraft will look different. Some of that will be a passenger positive: older aircra... Continue Reading
Delta sets high standard for cleanliness and comfort amid pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we plan for travel. Lockdowns, border closures and COVID-19 testing requirements must all be consi... Continue Reading
Reflections on a new generation of single-aisle flatbeds
A second generation of single-aisle fully flat beds — offering direct aisle access — is ready and willing to improve the passenger experienc... Continue Reading
Press Release: Delta extends middle seat blocking through April 2021
Delta is continuing its industry-leading commitment to provide more space on board as the only U.S. airline to block middle seats and limit ... Continue Reading
Viasat remains bullish on IFC; says ViaSat-3 launch delayed by COVID
Viasat is now eyeing an early calendar year 2022 launch of its first ViaSat-3 satellite, after experiencing program delays due to the COVID-... Continue Reading
Press Release: Aeromexico signs with labs for COVID testing discounts
To support customers who wish to get a COVID-19 detection test, Aeromexico has signed agreements with two of the largest medical laboratorie... Continue Reading
Exploring airline form accessibility for service animal handlers
After a lengthy rulemaking process, the US Department of Transportation’s new amendments to the Air Carrier Access Act finally went into eff... Continue Reading