The Real Impetus Behind Air France's Millennial-Focused Startup — Skift Airline Innovation Report

The Skift Airline Innovation Report is our weekly newsletter focused on the business of airline innovation. We will look closely at the technological, financial, and design trends at airlines and airports that are driving the next-gen aviation industry. We will provide insights on need-to-know developments in passenger experience, ancillary services, revenue management, loyalty, technology, marketing, airport innovation, the competitive landscape, startups, and changing passenger behavior. We've covered airlines from day one at Skift, but today we take our coverage and analysis to the next level with the launch of our weekly Skift Airline Innovation Report. The newsletter, which will pop into your inbox on Wednesdays, will be written and curated by me, and it revolves around the business of airline innovation. We will look closely at the technological, financial, and design trends at airlines and airports that are driving the next-gen aviation industry. The Internet can be a ruthless place for even the most sophisticated brands, and in recent months Air France has received considerable ridicule, not only from airline industry insiders, like blogger Brett Snyder, of Cranky Flier, but also from sites as varied as Gizmodo, Mashable, and the New York Post. Air France's costs remain stubbornly high, and its Airbus A380 desperately needs an interior update. It's a concern when an airline's flagship aircraft features its most-outdated cabins, in