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The airline industry frequently follows the lead of competitors, and Florida-based Spirit Airlines is once again responding to a significant change made by its closest rival. Following Frontier Airlines' recent move to bundle fares, reduce fees, and shift upmarket, Spirit has introduced its own fare bundles with some unique modifications.
FARNBOROUGH — Amid ongoing issues of overconsolidation, production problems, and quality concerns in the seatmaker and supplier industry, TCI Aircraft Interiors has expanded into the business class seat market. This move is anticipated to be well-received by airlines. Interest in TCI's new Crystal business class mockup was notably high at the Farnborough Airshow. Runway Girl Network interviewed Ahmet Ozyilmaz, TCI’s strategy and marketing manager, for more details.
Viasat has announced that it currently has "no firm plans" to support ViaSat-3 aero service for Global Xpress (GX) inflight connectivity installations that use Safran Passenger Innovations’ next-generation GX terminal based on ThinKom Solutions’ Ka2517 VICTS antenna. This decision comes as interoperability becomes available across its Ka-band satellite fleet.
The Seamless Air Alliance, a consortium of airlines, airframers, original equipment manufacturers, and suppliers, has entered into a memorandum of intent with the European Space Agency (ESA). The agreement was signed at the Farnborough Airshow and aims to push for cellular-from-space requirements for inflight connectivity through the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP).
When it comes to achieving 100% recyclability of its seats, Acro Aircraft Seating is leaving no material unexamined.
Korean Air’s first Viasat-equipped Boeing 787 has entered commercial service. The inflight connectivity is supported by Viasat’s Global Xpress (GX) Ka-band satellite network, the satellite operator and ISP confirms to Runway Girl Network.
FARNBOROUGH — British Airways’ Airbus A320neo on static display at the Farnborough Airshow marks a new era for the airline.
RGN Premium, a division of RGN Inc., has reported an increase in both orders and shipments for the second quarter of 2024. This uptick reflects a positive trend for the company as it navigates the current market conditions.
One year ago, a comparison of the passenger experience aboard Air Canada’s Embraer E175s and its new Airbus A220s revealed that the 20-year-old E175 was still performing well. This year, however, on a similar New York-Montreal summer trip, it became evident that Air Canada’s regional jet cabins are beginning to show their age.
Southwest Airlines is set to abandon its long-standing open seating model, transitioning instead to assigned seating and introducing extra-legroom "premium seating" options. This decision comes after extensive deliberation and customer research indicating a strong preference for assigned seats.
WestJet has announced plans to integrate SpaceX’s Ku-band Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite-powered Starlink Aviation broadband connectivity into its Boeing 737 narrowbodies and Boeing 787 widebodies. This service will be offered for free to members of its loyalty program.
RGN Premium has provided further details on its pricing and commercial debut. The announcement was made on July 24, 2024.
The UK rail network consists of various operators, each offering unique interpretations of first-class travel. Runway Girl Network's recent train trip reports have primarily focused on operators departing from London to the west and north, where elaborate service often compensates for basic interiors. However, a recent journey across Northern England with TransPennine Express revealed the opposite; luxurious seating made up for subpar service.
Qatar Airways unveiled its new Qsuite business class seats at the Farnborough Airshow, marking one of the more elaborate presentations on the first day of the event. The airline's new chief executive introduced the updated Qsuite on a large turntable, accompanied by an AI flight attendant displayed on a screen and several real-life flight attendants.
For nearly a decade, the makers of portable wireless inflight entertainment (IFE) solutions have enabled airlines to offer passengers onboard entertainment without major aircraft retrofits or costly seatback screens.
Korean Air’s new Prestige Suites 2.0 business class product will debut on July 25 aboard the airline’s new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, operating between Seoul Incheon and Tokyo Narita.
Alaska Airlines has announced plans to enhance premium seating capacity on over 200 Boeing 737 aircraft, including expanding the First Class cabin on its Boeing 737-800s and adding extra-legroom Premium Class seats on its Boeing 787-900ER and Boeing 737 MAX 9 twinjets.
Embraer-founded Eve Air Mobility has unveiled the first full-scale prototype of its much-anticipated eVTOL aircraft and named two new suppliers to the program. The unveiling ceremony for this uncrewed prototype took place earlier this month during a private event at Embraer’s Gaviao Peixoto test facility, located approximately 300 kilometers from São Paulo.
Aviation pinch-me moments seldom come sweeter than sitting in a simulator alongside aerial coordinator and movie stunt pilot Kevin La Rosa as he demonstrates how he flew a Phenom 300 just 10 feet above the deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt during filming for the movie Top Gun: Maverick.
The email arrived in my inbox at 8:30 pm Eastern Time yesterday evening. “We regret to inform you that your flight has been cancelled due to operational reasons.”