Swoop CEO on adjusting PaxEx to fit ultra LCC model
Steven Greenway, the CEO of WestJet subsidiary Swoop, is convinced that new LCCs or “ultra LCCs” such as his, have ample room to grow in Can... Continue Reading
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Exploring Vueling’s new not-quite-Eurobiz replacement fares
Just over a year ago, I was impressed by the IAG low-cost carrier Vueling’s Eurobusiness seating, sold as its “Excellence” fares. But with r... Continue Reading
Press Release: Spring Airlines is launch customer for Acro Series 3 ST+
Acro Aircraft Seating is pleased to announce it has been selected by Spring Airlines, the leading low-cost airline in mainland China, to man... Continue Reading
A tale of three airlines’ passenger assistance requests
Airline passengers with mobility restrictions and special needs require assistance when traveling. Airlines, airports and transportation pro... Continue Reading
Osaka Kansai’s low-cost terminal brings the facilities and convenience
You might think that a lover of premium travel would eschew low-cost airline terminals: no Champagne? No lounge? No soaring starchitecture? ... Continue Reading
Free inflight wifi on Citilink part of Indonesian move to go digital
It’s rare for any inflight connectivity start-up to make fast gains in the market. But Indonesian wireless technology provider Mahata Aero T... Continue Reading
Peeling back the PaxEx on Mango from Lanseria reveals sweet surprises
It’s not often that I have no hand in which airline I fly, but that is exactly what happened on a recent family trip to South Africa. As par... Continue Reading
easyJet extends key wireless IFE trial, but it is not a roll-out yet
Low-cost carrier easyJet has completed the first six-month pilot of the Immfly wireless entertainment solution, installed on five of its air... Continue Reading
AirAsia X talks Rockwell Collins, Mirus plans for A330neo
When AirAsia X takes its 100 Airbus A330neo widebodies as part of a massive expansion in the long-haul arm of the bellwether low-cost carrie... Continue Reading
Norwegian changes MAX seat statement; assures most are 17.2″ wide
Norwegian yesterday announced that its latest Boeing 737 MAX 8 delivery features 189 new Recaro slimline seats that offer 30 inches of pitch... Continue Reading
Evolving Eurobusiness shows LCC opportunity, legacy threat
After flying within Europe no fewer than nineteen times in 2017 and three times already this year, I’ve been reflecting on how premium trave... Continue Reading
PaxEx 2018: Longhaul low-cost carriers set to show off innovations
Longhaul low-cost carriers are continuing to expand their reach, with AirAsia X, Eurowings, Jetstar, LEVEL, Norwegian, Scoot, WOW Air and ot... Continue Reading
Despite eyebrow-raising small print, Vueling’s Eurobiz works well
On a recent trip for a bit of shorthaul winter sunshine from Lyon to Gran Canaria, the best option for my budget and convenience turned out ... Continue Reading
WestJet set for long-haul low-cost premium #PaxEx opportunity
As a new generation of long-haul low-cost carriers arrive, and an increasing number of full service carriers either spin off part of their o... Continue Reading
Industry stakeholders break out their in-seat IFE crystal balls
What does the future hold for in-seat entertainment on aircraft? These days, with very few exceptions (including Scoot’s Boeing 787s),... Continue Reading
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