Considering the impact of American’s MAX entertainment decision
American Airlines’ recent confirmation that it will not include seatback entertainment on its Boeing 737 MAX fleet – part of a b... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: United Airlines
Watch #PaxEx Minute: News from nose to tail and beyond
In this episode of the #PaxEx Minute, RGN contributing editor John Walton highlights the very latest #PaxEx developments in the air – ... Continue Reading
LCCs and legacies blazing new trails in ancillary revenue
As American, Delta and United roll out Basic Economy products in what is at least being framed by some as a bid to compete against Spirit Ai... Continue Reading
Learning from United’s beating, American rolls out Basic Economy
And then there were three. American Airlines this week announced details of its long-awaited Basic Economy product, joining Delta and United... Continue Reading
Smelling a good idea, Zodiac unveils cabin scent diffusing system
A signature scent – whether used in lounges, washrooms, or even aircraft cabins – is increasingly becoming an important ingredie... Continue Reading
#PaxEx Podcast: Tales from an airline ramp agent-cum-reporter
Welcome to Episode 42 of the #PaxEx Podcast. Our guest for this episode is Paul Thompson, an aviation and travel journalist for Airways Maga... Continue Reading
Press Statement: Farewell to the Queen of the Skies
The following statement has been released by United Airlines There’s something very special about a Boeing 747. It’s the one aircraft that e... Continue Reading
Southwest Airlines adjusts to serve larger markets
Southwest Airlines is giving up on Akron and Dayton, Ohio. As of 3 June 2017 the carrier will consolidate those operations to the larger, ne... Continue Reading
Snack sponsorship? Delta chews on fresh ideas with new rollout
Acknowledging that the pendulum may have swung too far in the direction of bare bones service on board, some airlines are bringing back prod... Continue Reading
United sets itself apart with Polaris lounge particulars
The first thing you notice when entering United Airlines’ Polaris business class lounge in Chicago O’Hare is that there is no mi... Continue Reading
PaxEx 2017: Premium economy options move strength to strength
Over the next year, the premium economy market will continue to be split between the extra-legroom economy products like United Economy Plus... Continue Reading
Basic Economy isn’t about the LCCs
“We have to compete.” This was the message then-American Airlines president Scott Kirby delivered to Wall Street analysts in October 2015 wh... Continue Reading
The underrated charms of flying in a rear-facing seat
Everyone remembers their first time. There’s the first few minutes of confusion, figuring out what goes where, and the anticipation of new s... Continue Reading
Watch #PaxEx Minute: How not to sell Basic Economy to passengers
In this episode of #PaxEx Minute, RGN contributing editor John Walton explains why United Airlines has missed the mark in its approach to se... Continue Reading
What to expect when you upgrade to United’s Polaris near-term
One-way flights from Beijing to New York City are cheap right now; I recently secured a $400 flight for such. But though I had the opportuni... Continue Reading
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