Air Canada revamps services as Maple Leaf Lounges reopen
The buffet is out while masks are in. Air Canada begins the reopening its Maple Leaf Lounges this week with a new set of rules...
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Global Eagle refocuses on long-term outlook
There is an air of optimism, of relief emanating from the C-Suite at Global Eagle this week. And, to be sure, a realization that massive...
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ZIM Flugsitz seeks insolvency protection
German seating manufacturer ZIM Flugsitz filed an application for debtor-in-possession insolvency proceedings. The company cites a "persistent and considerable decline in sales" in recent months...
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Boeing plans for airbags in some 777X seating structures
Airbags on planes are not new. Seatbelts have had them to protect passengers in case of a crash, but for at least some seats on...
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Global Eagle secures $80 million DIP financing in Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing
Global Eagle will restructure and recapitalize under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy code. Substantially all of the company's assets are to be acquired for...
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SITA, NEC partner for touchless airport experience
Touchless travel is top of mind for passengers today. Most developments on that front are for limited scenarios, such as just bag drop or just...
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Air Canada partners with celebrity chef Jérôme Ferrer for economy meals
As Air Canada brings back meals on board it is adding a bit of flair. On its longest intercontinental flights the meals for economy and...
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Connections and Connectivity: The Weekly Wrap
This week we're talking about a big new partnership connecting passengers JetBlue and American Airlines, as well as how Middle East Airlines will be getting...
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Pilots furloughs put squeeze on US regional fleets
With US airlines now filing WARN notices for potential furloughs the potential to see that impact their regional partners is becoming more clear. Scope clauses...
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British Airways ends 747 service
British Airways made it official to crew this evening: the 747 will leave its fleet effective immediately. Subject to consultations with employee unions, the Queen...