Connectivity
Breeze picks Viasat for WiFi in the sky
Chalk up another in-flight WiFi win for Viasat. Breeze selected the satellite provider to deliver internet service on its A220 fleet beginning later this year.
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SmartSky signs flyExclusive to fleet connectivity deal
SmartSky snagged its first connected charter fleet customer. FlyExclusive will fit its fleet with the SmartSky air-to-ground inflight connectivity service beginning later this Spring.
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Another Spirit Airlines WiFi turning point
Spirit Airlines hit another milestone in its in-flight WiFi service rollout earlier this month. And, while it may be a tad premature, it gives the carrier an opportunity to focus more on marketing the on-board internet offering to passengers.
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Gilat’s ESA shows promise with successful Ka-band test
Gilat's newest ESA is ready to take to the skies. The company announced a breakthrough in electronically steerable antenna (ESA) technology for in-flight connectivity (IFC) with the conclusion of flight tests conducted by Airbus Defence and Space.
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Intelsat, Gilat sign multi-million dollar modem contract
Intelsat's future in-flight connectivity implementations are slated for an upgrade. The company announced a multi-million dollar deal with Gilat to implement the SkyEdge IV Taurus Modem in its on-board terminals.
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In-Flight Entertainment
Inflight VR takes flight in China
Looking for more signs that the industry is moving into recovery mode? For Inflight VR, after many quiet months, a new airline trial of its virtual reality headsets is a great milestone to celebrate
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Cabin Design
A renewed push for accessible toilets on single-aisle planes
More than 30 years after the US Department of Transportation required airlines to provide accessible lavatories on twin-aisle planes the agency might finally be ready to mandate similar on single-aisle aircraft. But even if the new rules take effect, the impact will not be felt for a long, long time.
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Stelia Equinox flat beds to fly on China Airlines’ A321neo fleet
The China Airlines A321neo fleet will feature a freshly customized flat-bed product on board. Premium travelers will find the Stelia Equinox seat up front, delivering a fully flat bed and other comfortable amenities.
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Other Industry News
As budget carriers taxi into DFW Airport, is American Airlines’ fortress hub showing cracks?
Ultra-low-cost carriers such as Frontier and Sun Country are planning their biggest schedules ever this summer out of DFW International Airport, while Spirit is nearly back to pre-pandemic levels. Does this cause concern for American??
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Yes Fares Will Rise, But Only if Demand Grows or Capacity Falls – Cranky Flier
The goal of airline revenue management (RM) is to maximize revenue. That’s how it goes regardless of whether oil prices are high or low. What fares are available for sale comes from a combination of sophisticated computer algorithms, human ingenuity, competitive moves, dartboards, and everything in between. But in the end, the goal is always to maximize revenue. Costs do not matter.
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Siberian ‘Detour’ Forces Airlines to Retrace Cold War Era Routes
Some excellent analysis on the new routings many airlines are choosing to avoid overflying Russia, and the impact to flight time, fuel burn, and other costs.
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Digging deeper into BreezeThrough connections
Breeze Airways launched promising point-to-point service, saving passengers time and money versus connecting in major hubs. With its latest schedule update, however, the company adds a twist – via connections – to that plan.
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