Connectivity
Hawaiian's A330s delivering on the Starlink IFC promise
Hawaiian Airlines is nearing completion of the Starlink deployment on its A330s, ahead of forecasts.
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Gogo gets first antenna installed for Galileo testing
Gogo is moving towards testing of its Galileo LEO-based inflight internet service, with the first antenna now installed on a Challenger 300.
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In-Flight Entertainment
Air Canada pushes content range in major IFE update
Air Canada plans a major boost to its inflight entertainment catalog starting this month, with more than 1,000 movies on board its aircraft.
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Cabin Design
LATAM picks Recaro for Dreamliner business class update
Five years after LATAM began updating its 787 business class cabins, a new generation of seating appears to be arriving soon, Recaro's R7 as the star.
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KLM’s A321neo features innovation, familiar touches for passengers
KLM joins the A321neo family, taking delivery of its first aircraft and launching a refresh of its short-haul fleet, including familiar passenger experiences as well as some new ones.
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Loyalty
Southwest gets aggressive with Rapid Rewards status promotion
Southwest is pushing hard to boost its bookings in the next few months, with a major Rapid Rewards promotion across multiple pathways, including flights, credit card spend, and other partners.
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Other Industry News
Small(ish) airports vie for $30+ million in US DOT support
Scores of airports across the US are vying for funding from the Small Community Air Services Development Program (SCASDP) to boost service.
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American Airlines targets top markets in Summer 2025 expansion
For 2025 American Airlines is betting that Southern Europe will remain a hot market, with four of its five seasonal routes targeting the region.
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Norse pushes carrot of free carry-on bags, dropping the stick of higher fees
Chalk up another unbundled airline offering bailing on a key ancillary revenue generating option: Norse Atlantic will no longer charge passengers for a carry-on bag when they purchase a "basic" fare.
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