Southwest passengers on Viasat-fitted 737 can stream OTT for $8
Southwest Airlines this month will press its first Viasat-fitted Boeing 737 into service, and with it offer a new paid OTT streaming-capable... Continue Reading
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Cancun hop on JetBlue highlights cabin consistency
There’s nothing like a harsh winter in the Northeast to send travelers in search of warmer climes. Eager to catch a break from the frigid te... Continue Reading
American Airlines brings IFE maintenance in-house
In a blow to American Airlines’ inflight entertainment system suppliers, the US major confirms to Runway Girl Network that it brought mainte... Continue Reading
American turns to DirecTV and Dish for inflight live sports and news
American Airlines has tapped DirecTV and Dish to bring inflight live sports and news networks to its passengers’ own devices. Customers trav... Continue Reading
United, Southwest and a long overdue family vacation
After sixteen months and two previously cancelled family trips due to the COVID-19 pandemic, my family of four was ready for a vacation in C... Continue Reading
Press Release: Viasat brings IFEC to JetBlue A220-300, A321LR
Viasat Inc., a global communications company, today announced JetBlue has selected Viasat’s industry-leading in-flight connectivity (IFC) so... Continue Reading
JetBlue’s new Mint, new route, give new reasons to shout
Last year at this time, a JetBlue flight was practically a carnival in the clouds. Whatever you wanted to drink, eat or watch could be done,... Continue Reading
Press Release: JetBlue reveals interior of new Airbus A220-300
JetBlue today introduced the all-new onboard experience which will soon greet customers aboard the airline’s Airbus A220-300, a next-generat... Continue Reading
United First on 737NG begs for hard product upgrade but soft shines
Having taken a first look at United Airlines’ wonderful new CRJ550 interior in the wild earlier in the day, it was time for me to work my wa... Continue Reading
Press Release: JetBlue expands free IFE lineup with new content partners
JetBlue, the only major US airline with free high speed Fly-Fi® and seatback screens at every seat, on every plane, is providing customers w... Continue Reading
United to remove DirecTV seatback entertainment from nine 757s
When United Airlines’ chief digital officer, Linda Jojo, said the carrier was reviewing its position on embedded inflight entertainment, she... Continue Reading
Considering JetBlue’s IFE options for the Airbus A320neo
When JetBlue launched service 16 years ago – and provided complimentary DirecTV at every seatback – the offering was revolutiona... Continue Reading
United poised to offer tablet holders in first class
Aircraft interiors decisions are some of the most closely guarded secrets in the airline industry. Divulging details to media about pending ... Continue Reading
Exclusive: United to stream DirecTV to some passengers’ devices
As United Airlines puts planes into service without in-seat screens questions are being asked about the future of the inflight entertainment... Continue Reading
VIDEO: JetBlue’s new live TV system represents evolutionary step
JetBlue did not invent inflight entertainment, but some say the carrier redefined what it meant to passengers after it launched operations i... Continue Reading
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