Connectivity
flyDubai drops inflight internet
As more airlines look to bring internet service to the skies flyDubai chose a different path, deactivating the satellite-based services on board.
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Anuvu, Turkish hit 100 installs milestone
Turkish Airlines and Anuvu hit a milestone for installation of inflight connectivity, with 100 single-aisle planes now active in the carrier's fleet.
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In-Flight Entertainment
Astronics sees MAX builds continuing apace, supporting component production
Wondering what Boeing has planned for 737 MAX build rates? So are some suppliers, who haven't heard any news on things changing anytime soon.
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Cabin Design
Spirit Airlines pitches premium passenger push in product revamp
Come next month Spirit Airlines expects significant changes to its guest experience, including a stronger focus on more premium passengers.
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Emirates boosts cabin retrofit program nearly 60%
Expect more A380s and 777s to remain in the Emirates fleet a little longer. That's the message out today, as the company expands its cabin retrofit program to another 71 aircraft, joining the original 120 planes.
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Loyalty
Alaska Airlines: AI Flight Search Tool for Redeeming Loyalty Points
Is this really AI? And is this the best airlines can come up with for use cases? "Learning" which destinations have whale watching doesn't seem all that compelling for the compute costs required. And figuring out destinations lower than a specific price point definitely is just looking at rates, not AI.
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Other Industry News
JetBlue boosts San Juan, cuts LaGuardia and TATL for winter 2024
Earlier this year JetBlue promised a return to its core business as it seeks to survive and thrive without Spirit as part of the operation. We're now starting to see how that will play out.
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