Delta to Upgrade the Interiors of 225 Single-Aisle Mainline Jets
AircraftAirlinesTravel Technology January 8, 2014
The interior refurbishments by Delta Air Lines will provide power at every seat, add new slim-line seats with adjustable headrests, install updated lavatories, add more efficient galleys and additional features to improve passenger comfort.
Read moreSouthwest Claims It Is First in Offering Gate-to-Gate Wi-Fi
AirlinesTravel Technology November 20, 2013
Southwest Airlines says it has become the first airline to offer its passengers gate-to-gate Wi-Fi services. From November 20, all Southwest Airlines passengers may use small portable electronic devices in “airplane mode” from gate to gate.
Read moreMost U.S. Flyers Will Pay for Extra Legroom and Avoiding Middle Seats, Poll Finds
AirlinesTravel TechnologyTravel Tips May 16, 2013
According to a new Harris Poll, most Americans who fly at least once a year would be willing to pay for extra legroom on a flight of three hours or more and over half would be willing to pay more to avoid sitting in a middle seat on a flight of the same length ‒ as long as the additional fee is $50 or less.
Read moreUnited now offers live television on most of its Boeing 737NG aircraft and on many of its Boeing 757-300 jets.
Read moreDelta Air Lines is introducing flat-bed seats in the BusinessElite cabins of all its transcontinental flights linking New York with Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle from March.
Read moreSIA Orders $400M of Advanced IFE Systems for A350s, A330s and 777-300ERs
AircraftAirlinesTravel Technology September 12, 2012
Under the agreement, Lake Forest, California-based Panasonic Avionics will supply IFEC systems for 20 Airbus A350-900 widebodies due for delivery from 2014, as well as for 15 more Airbus A330-300s and eight more Boeing 777-300ERs, deliveries of which are due to begin next year.
Read moreSouthwest to Trial Live TV In-flight, via Row 44’s Satellite Wi-Fi
AirlinesTravel Technology June 28, 2012
In conjunction with service provider Row 44, Southwest Airlines is adding to its wireless in-flight entertainment options with a preview of live television on five of the carrier’s aircraft, with plans to expand the service to 20 aircraft by mid-July.
Read moreEtihad Signs $1B Deal for IFE, Mobile Phone Systems for All Its Widebodies
AirlinesTravel Technology November 17, 2011
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has selected Panasonic Avionics to provide in-flight entertainment systems and in-flight connectivity, including broadband Internet and live TV, for the airline’s existing widebody fleet and for all the widebody jets which Etihad has on order.
Read moreStarting in November, Bahrain-based Gulf Air will offer Sky Hub in-flight technology, making broadband connectivity and live TV service possible for passengers during their flights – even on intercontinental sectors.
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Airbus Delivers Its 1,000th A330
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