Revenge of the Skyrider
The Skyrider is back. After disappearing for a couple years the infamous saddle seat returned at AIX 2018, brighter than ever. And just as unlikely...
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Qantas to "flex" A380 cabin
Can Qantas squeeze a dozen more seats in its A380s without hurting the passenger experience? The Airbus A380 Cabin-Flex program aims to deliver precisely that,...
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Cal Jet halts Carlsbad operations, plans expansion
How often does a company completely shut down to grow? Cal Jet, the sole commercial operator at Carlsbad Airport north of San Diego halted operations...
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Qatar Airways brings connectivity gate to gate
Qatar Airways is the latest airline to bring gate-to-gate connectivity online. Regulatory changes are now approved allowing the service to operate. The next couple years...
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Caribsky Alliance aims to ease Caribbean air travel
Limited schedules, poor connections and high fares are the typical experience for air travelers in the Caribbean. The new Caribsky alliance from Air Antilles, LIAT...
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Bunk beds on board: The new plan to make economy class travel comfortable
Passenger want long flights in economy class to be more comfortable. Airlines want more money from passengers. Surely a bunk beds option meets that need....
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Google’s "inflight internet play" brings questions, not answers
Is Google poised to launch an inflight internet service? The company is rumored to be looking at a Nokia division to pick up the necessary...
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FAA set to limit some 787 ops, Avianca most impacted
Rolls Royce engine issues continue to plague the Boeing 787s. This week’s news from the FAA could have a significant impact on Avianca and potentially...
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Finding détente in the airline-GDS cost battle: Air France/KLM and Amadeus make peace, progress
Peace is possible between the airlines and GDS platforms! Air France/KLM and Amedeus agreed to waive distribution fees in some cases, benefiting passengers in the...
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American’s 787 order: Big win – with challenges – for Boeing
American's move to the 787 for its fleet refresh is a big win for Boeing and a blow to the A330neo program. But does it...