Inequality in the sky measures less severe than inequality on earth
The ever-increasing space and quality of premium airline cabin products seem to be increasing the gulf between the haves and the have-nots o... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: onboard services
Austrian CEO says airline will unbundle short-haul European fares
Austrian Airlines will become the latest full-service airline to unbundle short-haul fares and offer ‘a la carte’ pricing as the... Continue Reading
Could iconic SkyMall brand enjoy a digital rebirth in-flight?
I bought it in SkyMall, That five-mile-high mall That always has just what I need When I get to the gate and remember too late I should have... Continue Reading
JetBlue’s Apple Pay play begs questions about live CC processing
JetBlue Airways will look at supporting real-time credit card transactions in-flight once 100% of its aircraft have been fitted with its Fly... Continue Reading
Alaska Airlines readies to debut preferred seating sales
Alaska Airlines plans to start selling a new preferred seating product later this year, joining other airlines in leveraging existing, extra... Continue Reading
Air France shareholder is a ‘monkey’ on its back
Last week’s Future Travel Experience conference in London attracted some uninvited guests. As an Air France executive updated delegates on r... Continue Reading
Why it’s high time to redesign the boarding pass
Aviation is growing exponentially within rapidly developing countries and their burgeoning middle classes. In Europe and North America, too,... Continue Reading
Thomson Airways waffles on timing of Family Booth seating
One of the most engaging sessions at the recent Future Travel Experience (FTE) Europe conference in London took place on the last day and fe... Continue Reading
An autopsy may prove contaminated cabin air causes death
Most pilots have smelled the passing odor of engine fumes while flying, but industry can’t say much about what chemicals, exactly, air crew ... Continue Reading
Gogo committed to next generation ATG inflight Wi-Fi solution
Make no mistake about it, Gogo “will find a next generation air-to-ground (ATG) solution, regardless of the spectrum”, CEO Michael Small tel... Continue Reading
Video review of JetBlue’s new Fly-Fi Hub reveals its potential
One year after JetBlue Airways began rolling out its high-speed Ka-band Fly-Fi inflight Internet, the airline has started to incorporate a s... Continue Reading
Are reports about the death of IFE exaggerated?
While inflight connectivity services may not support bandwidth for streaming movies over the Internet, can’t airlines or a Netflix-type serv... Continue Reading
Scoot’s pay-to-play AC outlets: the future of onboard power?
Singapore Airlines’ long-haul low-cost subsidiary Scoot is introducing an innovative passenger experience with its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamlin... Continue Reading
No pot-themed souvenirs at Denver airport despite protest
Whether or not pot-tourism is on the agenda during your next trip to Colorado, if you want a souvenir of the Centennial State’s blockbuster ... Continue Reading
Real-world PaxEx: are “full service” carriers worth it?
New Zealand is a unique aviation market, with a population of 4.5 million across its two main islands, and an effective duopoly on mainline ... Continue Reading
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