Connectivity
Intelsat next-gen connectivity goes live
Several months after the first installations completed, the first aircraft with Intelsat's new inflight connectivity solution is finally serving passengers.
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Gogo closes on Satcom Direct acquisition
The Gogo acquisition of Satcom Direct closed, bringing consolidation to the business aviation connectivity market.
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Nextant certifies Starlink installation kits for Bombardier Global 5000/5500
Nextant Aerospace, the engineering arm of BizAv operator Flexjet, has expanded its Starlink portfolio to include the Bombardier Global 5000/5500.
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In-Flight Entertainment
China Eastern launches streaming IFE on its newest C919
The ninth C919 for China Eastern arrived last week, carrying a bit of a passenger experience boost. It is the first C919 for the carrier to feature a streaming entertainment solution on board.
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Cabin Design
Lufthansa launches Allegris ancillary pricing
Want a window seat in business class? If you're flying in the new Lufthansa Allegris cabin that's likely to cost extra.
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Icelandair officially joins the Airbus family
Icelandair is now an Airbus operator. The carrier took delivery of its first A321LR on Tuesday, beginning the process of replacing its 757 fleet.
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First Class, Companion Pass coming to Frontier
Frontier Airlines will launch a first class cabin in late 2025 as it continues in its efforts to reinvent itself and remain competitive in a market where premium services deliver outsized revenue.
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Delta pushes product segmentation, punts on Basic Business for now
Market segmentation is all the rage at airlines these days, but can it go too far? How many different versions of an economy class ticket does Delta Air Lines really need?
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Loyalty
Paid premium massively displaced upgrades, exactly how Delta wants it to be
Fifteen years ago Delta Air Lines sold just 6% of its domestic first class seats. Today that number is 75%, and the carrier has plans to keep the paid share high, while still keeping the loyalty program relevant.
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American gets exclusive with Citi, boots Barclays from cobrand party
American Airlines and Citi are finally going exclusive. After years of a multi-party cobrand credit card relationship Barclays will be pushed out as part of a new, 10-year deal for American.
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Other Industry News
US DOT Proposes Passenger Rights Rules, Compensation for Cancels and Delays
The US Department of Transportation published initial guidance for passenger rights rules similar to those in Europe and Canada, promising cash compensation for some delays, plus other customer care benefits.
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JetBlue cuts more unprofitable routes, tweaks Europe flights
JetBlue continues to cut markets - including some of the summer European routes - as it seeks a return to profitability.
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