The good and the not so good of LA area airport shifts
Some think of Los Angeles in terms of palm trees and beaches and boardwalks. For me it is just a mess of interstates and airports. And those... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Virgin America
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
The $98,000 pair of airline sneakers
$98,100. It could be the price tag on the shiny hood of a 2017 Porsche Panamera or the down payment on a condo in Waikiki, but the reality i... Continue Reading
Delta among carriers adopting PED fire containment solutions
The risk of inflight fires is not new to commercial aviation but the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 problems have elevated it in the public conscious... Continue Reading
As CPI radome breaks cover on EL Al aircraft, firm eyes IFEC growth
ViaSat’s inflight connectivity installation on an El Al Boeing 737NG aircraft recently broke cover, and the firm this spring received ... Continue Reading
What we lose when we lose Virgin America
On 4 April 2016, Virgin America’s typically chatty social media accounts went abnormally silent. This rare moment of quiet and, frankly, stu... Continue Reading
ViaSat’s Ku/Ka antenna certified to fly for Virgin America
Ship N286VA is the first commercial aircraft fitted with ViaSat's combination Ku/Ka antenna. It entered service for Virgin America last week... Continue Reading
Virgin America sets prices for ViaSat connectivity
Virgin America today announced new pricing for its satellite-based inflight wifi product powered by ViaSat. The solution is flying on approx... Continue Reading
Alaska calling? Why JetBlue is a good fit for Virgin America
During the recent US Chamber of Commerce 2016 Aviation Summit, Virgin America CEO David Cush said his biggest challenge is the market share ... Continue Reading
Hoverboard allowances show airlines differ on battery protocol
The dangers posed by lithium batteries are well reported. If not handled and stored correctly, the batteries can become unstable and overhea... Continue Reading
#PaxEx TV: Digital traveler takes center stage at APEX Expo
With more passengers than ever bringing powerful wifi-enabled devices onto the aircraft, and as the demand for broadband connectivity grows ... Continue Reading
Gogo hit-piece shows Fast Company is clueless about inflight wifi
Another day, another idiotically uninformed production from the generalist media about the passenger experience. This time, it’s Fast Compan... Continue Reading
Virgin America, Netflix and ViaSat bring streaming over IFC on board
Earlier this month the conversation was about Netflix trying to put its content in a box on board aircraft to allow streaming of the company... Continue Reading
Press Release: Betria Interactive announces Virgin America’s launch of FlightPath2D moving map
Virgin America, the low-fare, upscale airline known for offering the latest in in-flight entertainment and technology, recently launched Fli... Continue Reading
Passengers bid for upgrades on Virgin America’s Vegas flights
Virgin America last week introduced a new upgrade option for its passengers. Marketed as “Bid. Boost. Fly Large”, a traveler can... Continue Reading
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