Connectivity
Air Canada’s Free Wi-Fi Goes Live, Boosts Performance
Air Canada Aeroplan members flying across North America, Mexico, and the Caribbean can now get online for free in flight. I got to test the system before the official go-live date.
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Gogo Confirms Plane Simple ESA Option for BizAv
Business aviation customers will have (at least) two options for implementing Gogo Galileo, as a second ESA undergoes testing for the LEO-based inflight connectivity solution.
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Cabin Design
American’s Flagship Suites Set to Fly from 5 June 2025
American Airlines' new Flagship Suite will officially take flight on 5 June 2025, connecting the carrier's Chicago O'Hare hub to Los Angeles and London.
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Etihad Brings First Class to A321LR Fleet
Lots of airlines are doing interesting things with the bulkhead row of business class, making it a more premium offering. But Etihad is the first to sell it as a wholly separate class of service. An interesting play to make First Class more broadly available in its network.
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On the Eve of the First Aircraft Retrofit, Southwest Keeps Changing Its Plans
Southwest's new cabin layout seems to be shifting, as does its fare branding.
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Emirates Adds A350-900 "ULR" for Long-Haul Service
Emirates' growing A350 fleet will feature a second configuration to support longer trips from December 2025.
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