British Airways CEO on Low-Cost Mindset and 5 Other Aviation Trends This Week

Throughout the week we post dozens of original stories, connecting the dots across the travel industry, and every weekend we sum it all up. This weekend roundup examines aviation.

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>>Those traveling on British Airways this week — especially on short-haul flights — may be in for disruptions as a portion of its cabin crew is expected to go on strike: British Airways Flight Attendants Set to Strike — Skift Business Traveler

>>Young travelers may have a new reason to consider Alaska Airlines — the carrier just opened up free mobile messaging on all of its WiFi-equipped flights: Alaska Airlines Offers Free In-Flight Mobile Messaging

>>Some old-school companies talk about embracing start-up thinking without knowing what that really means. This is what they wish it looked like: British Airways CEO Interview: How to Bring a Low-Cost Mindset to a Legacy Airline

>>The Airbus A380 and Boeing 747 are probably the two most iconic jets in the sky. But both have four engines, and burn a lot of fuel, so many airlines are wary of them: Big Jets Fall Out of Favor as United Plans Early Retirement for 747s

>>Passengers probably should not get too used to all those new amenities in coach, like free snacks or booze on long-haul flights: Delta Won’t Adjust Its Approach Despite Worries of Economic Downturn

>>The TSA is likely doing a better job identifying firearms at a time when more and more irresponsible gun owners are either purposefully or mistakenly attempting to smuggle them onboard: The TSA Found the Most Guns at These U.S. Airports in 2016