Connectivity
SkyFive taps Lufthansa Technik for ATG hardware support
SkyFive is teaming with Lufthansa Technik to boost its inflight connectivity offering.
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Gogo President to retire
Sergio Aguirre is retiring as President and COO at Gogo. He will leave the role at the end of the year, but continue as a consultant on the SD buyout through mid-2025.
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Cabin Design
Emirates begins its A350 era with updated seats, entertainment, internet offerings
The next generation of Emirates travel is here, with the A350 introducing a number of changes to the inflight passenger experience, across all three classes of service.
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New First Class Suite planned for British Airways A380s
British Airways will refresh the first class cabins beginning with its A380 fleet. The new seats are expected to fly in 2026, offering increased space, comfort, and privacy on board.
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Other Industry News
Delta’s AI Play: Higher Fares on the Horizon
As airlines continue to explore the options available to them in the AI world Delta Air Lines believes it has found a competitive advantage - allowing it to charge more for seats on board - thanks to the technology.
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Spirit Airlines to restructure debt under Chapter 11 protection
Spirit Airlines will enter a voluntary restructuring, including a prearranged Chapter 11 bankruptcy, to reduce the carrier's debt while it continues flying. The carrier plans to operate normally during the process.
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Delta CEO says Trump administration will reverse government 'overreach'
The chief executive of Delta Air Lines says the incoming Trump administration will be a “breath of fresh air” for airlines after what he called government “overreach” under President Joe Biden.
Sounds good for investors and terrible for consumers.
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ITA/Lufthansa: What's next with the merger approved
With European regulatory approval in hand Lufthansa Group is expected to close on its acquisition of ITA in early 2025.
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How American Airlines is using tech to curb line cutting
American Airlines has rolled out boarding technology that alerts gate agents with an audible sound if a passenger tries to scan a ticket ahead of their assigned group.
I still don't think it'll speed boarding, but at least it protects the revenue, right?
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