American now accepting mask exemptions for disabled passengers
American Airlines is now accepting face mask exemptions for disabled passengers who are unable to wear one, after aligning its mask protocol... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Southwest Airlines
Will you fly the 737 MAX? Even some aviation enthusiasts are hesitant
When the Boeing 737 MAX returns to service, will you feel comfortable flying on the airplane? That’s the question that prominent aviat... Continue Reading
A new socially distanced airport experiment comes to Denver
In mid-September, Denver International Airport (DEN) introduced a program called VeriFLY in order to help calm passengers’ anxieties about s... Continue Reading
Global Eagle to exit Chapter 11 within months
Inflight entertainment and connectivity firm Global Eagle Entertainment expects to exit Chapter 11 within months, after receiving bankruptcy... Continue Reading
Flying internationally from Mexico during COVID
On a Monday afternoon at Cancun International Airport (CUN), heavy cumulus clouds punctuated the sky as Tropical Storm Gamma churned slowly ... Continue Reading
Flying internationally to Mexico during COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the airline industry. While some countries are allowing visitors once again, quarantine measures have s... Continue Reading
JSX studies onboard physical distancing with ERJ-145 layout prototype
JSX, the carrier that offers the convenience of private air travel at efficient fares, is studying a new configuration for its Embraer E-145... Continue Reading
Canadian upstart OWG to offer wireless IFE via Bluebox
Canadian charter company Nolinor Aviation’s new leisure carrier, OWG, will offer streaming entertainment to passengers when it launches Boei... Continue Reading
Press Release: Global Eagle releases app-free IFE across Southwest
Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. is launching a series of improvements across Southwest Airlines’ Inflight Entertainment Portal which will al... Continue Reading
#PaxEx Podcast Transcribed: Build confidence with masks on, fees off
We are pleased to provide a transcript of the #PaxEx Podcast, Episode 73, the audio recording of which was published on 2 September Intro mu... Continue Reading
#PaxEx Podcast: Building travel confidence with masks on, fees off
Welcome to Episode 73 of the #PaxEx Podcast, which tracks the evolution of the airline passenger experience. In this episode, available on A... Continue Reading
What it’s like to fly BWI-LAX-BWI on Southwest during COVID
Traveling by air during the COVID-19 crisis is certainly not the same experience as flying in pre-pandemic days. But on a recent Southwest r... Continue Reading
Want to fly? Airlines say wear a mask and leave your attitude at home
If you plan on flying anywhere now, or sometime soon, US airlines have an important and mandatory rule for you: “Wear a mask in the airport ... Continue Reading
COVID-19 crisis expected to heighten passenger expectations for IFC
With millions of people teleworking and using high-bandwidth applications to facilitate business amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it stands to re... Continue Reading
Press Release: Adoption of ATPCO’s NDC Exchange accelerates
ATPCO today announced the addition of new sales channels to NDC Exchange, the only neutral, industry-owned platform that connects the airlin... Continue Reading