KLM’s newest destination: WhatsApp
KLM's newest destination reaches 1 billion potential customers. The airline is now available for bookings and support via WhatsApp, making it the first verified airline...
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A $30 billion aviation mega-merger
Go big or go home. United Technologies is spending $30bn to buy Rockwell Collins, creating an aviation behemoth touching nearly every aspect of the passenger...
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Air Berlin confirms full longhaul shutdown at Tegel (TXL)
Air Berlin's long-term survival odds took another hit today as the bankrupt carrier confirmed additional long-haul route cuts from its Berlin-Tegel (TXL) hub.
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Southwest’s first Panasonic connected plane is flying
The first of "hundreds" of Southwest Airlines planes to carry the Panasonic Avionics Ku-band wifi kit is now in service. Most passengers won't notice a...
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A Ryanair bid for Alitalia doesn’t make any sense
Ryanair is reportedly considering a play for Alitalia's assets. There are so very many reasons that idea makes no sense at all.
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Aer Lingus brings Basic Economy across the Pond
First of the legacy carriers to bring Basic Economy across the Atlantic: That's Aer Lingus. The cuts aren't as deep as the LCCs they attempt...
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Qantas brings Singapore back to the ‘Roo Route
Qantas is bailing on Dubai and moving the "Kangaroo Route" back to Singapore. The move comes in advance of the London-Perth service launching next year...
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Houston’s airports are reopening; your flight is probably not going
Houston's two airports are reopening earlier than expected following Harvey-induced closures. But most flights are still not operating. Don't expect things to return to normal(ish)...
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Quick Take: Better IFE/C flies for Four Seasons Private Jet Tours
The company behind the Four Seasons private jet tours upgraded its 757 to include the Inmarsat GX high-speed inflight internet service on board and early...
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Southwest takes its first 737 MAX
Southwest Airlines is the proud owner of a 737 MAX 8. The airline took delivery of its first 737MAX yesterday afternoon, bringing ship N7810M from...