United to offer streaming class of inflight Internet on the 737 MAX
While United Airlines has adopted a wide variety of connectivity solutions, ranging from Gogo air-to-ground, Panasonic Ku and Thales/Viasat ... Continue Reading
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Is “Polaris p.s.” a good idea for United’s Boeing 737 MAX 10?
This week, United Airlines’ president Scott Kirby mooted the idea of flatbed products on its Boeing 737 MAX 10. That would be a smart move i... Continue Reading
Airlines are finally getting crafty with beers
It was not all that long ago that beer lovers aboard flights were under-served. While many airlines showcased their sommelier-chosen wine of... Continue Reading
US big three airlines consolidate business class changes, slowly
It’s been a while since we’ve had big changes out of the US big three in business class, with both Delta and United focused on their rollout... Continue Reading
United to remove DirecTV seatback entertainment from nine 757s
When United Airlines’ chief digital officer, Linda Jojo, said the carrier was reviewing its position on embedded inflight entertainment, she... Continue Reading
United chief digital officer Linda Jojo is a real team player
Growing up in South Windsor, Connecticut, United Airlines’ executive vice president of technology and chief digital officer Linda Jojo... Continue Reading
Delta bucks industry trend by ensuring comfort for 777 economy class
When Delta Air Lines revealed its newly refurbished Boeing 777 in Atlanta last week, it made a bold statement that comfort is here to stay n... Continue Reading
Acro’s Series 7 arrives on Euro-leisure Primera Air
If you, like me, have been waiting with bated breath for Acro’s spacious Series 7 to make its début, it’s finally here. The seatmaker made i... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: A woman’s place is in the flight deck and the C-Suite
Last month, I received a letter from a high school student. She took me to task for the scarcity of female pilots and astronauts. As the pre... Continue Reading
With few exceptions, United Airlines’ Polaris shines
After a long wait, United Airlines finally opened its spacious new Polaris Lounge at the international terminal of San Francisco airport (SF... Continue Reading
Pint-sized #PaxEx presents challenges for parents
Traveling with a child is harder today than it used to be, and a lot of that is due to prevailing trends in the airline industry. For the fr... Continue Reading
Behind the customisation and certification cleverness of Rockwell MiQ
If you’re an airline looking for a modern, elegant and amenity-packed premium economy seat, Rockwell Collins’ MiQ platform — pronounced M-I-... Continue Reading
United Airlines suspends pets as cargo while program is reviewed
United Airlines announced Tuesday that its PetSafe program for transporting animals as cargo is suspended, pending a review of the service. ... Continue Reading
Scuppering more signature soft product hurts United Polaris
It’s no secret that the rollout of United’s Polaris has been… let’s be kind and say sub-optimal. First, the seats are delayed, which of cour... Continue Reading
Could United unleash full inflight Internet beast on its 737s?
United Airlines has endeavored in the past to make its inflight connectivity service – provided by multiple disparate providers – as consist... Continue Reading
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