Lufthansa keeps middle seats, but makes changes in 747-400 refit
In what could be perceived as a quiet downgrade for business class passengers, Lufthansa is keeping middle seats on its Boeing 747-400 fleet... Continue Reading
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Gulf carriers endorse taking tracking control away from pilots
Emirates airline boss Tim Clark’s suggestion that Malaysia Airlines flight 370 may not have ended in the Indian Ocean is certainly generatin... Continue Reading
Airlines call for harmonized standards on aircraft e-enablement
LONDON: A lack of standardization between airframers when it comes to e-enabling aircraft has fueled concerns among airlines operating mixed... Continue Reading
Airlines must not fail in duty to assist passengers with disabilities
In the United States, airlines must abide by laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Part 382 of Title 14 of the US code. In ... Continue Reading
Lufthansa creates exclusive atmosphere in new Premium Economy
Wednesday, 8 October 2014, was a day of firsts for Star Alliance member and German flagship carrier Lufthansa. Departing gate Z52 at Frankfu... Continue Reading
AirAsia facilitates passengers who simply want to text via apps
In a world that seems insatiable for broadband Internet, AirAsia’s decision to offer a decidedly light airborne connectivity service to pass... Continue Reading
Could major US airline create an economy minus cabin?
A US legacy airline is shopping around the idea that it’s planning to create an “economy minus” cabin in a move to a new model of dome... Continue Reading
US DOT data show clear cost advantage for new aircraft
It has been seven months since we took a look at the changing face of the transcon market between LAX and JFK. The US Department of Transpor... Continue Reading
Kymeta seeks to replace “stupid antennas”
“Why do we have geosynchronous satellites? The answer is because we have stupid antennas.” This is a common expression made by Kymeta chief ... Continue Reading
Hybrid IFE models emerge to meet airlines’ varying requirements
Nobody doubts that ‘bring your own device’ on board aircraft is a movement that is here to stay (until perhaps we enter a Minority Report-ty... Continue Reading
Southwest proactive in replacing 737 cockpit displays
Southwest Airlines has replaced 20% of the Boeing 737 cockpit displays in its fleet that are subject to a new FAA airworthiness directive (A... Continue Reading
Free inflight Wi-Fi on the horizon for airline passengers
In the world of inflight Internet service the price point to consumers remains a touchy subject. For many providers keeping the higher cost ... Continue Reading
Lufthansa issues tender to equip short-haul fleet with Internet
Lufthansa has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to bring inflight Internet to its short- and medium-haul routes. A “call for tender... Continue Reading
Many airlines still don’t have cyber security plan for EFBs
As aviation stakeholders, including Boeing and IATA, have grown louder about cyber security threats to airlines, new preliminary data from a... Continue Reading
#PaxEx Podcast: Baggage Innovation and Wi-Fi Integration
Welcome to Episode 17 of the #PaxEx Podcast. Our guest for this episode is loyalty expert and friendly contrarian Seth Miller, who is known ... Continue Reading
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