All-You-Can-Fly and 4 Other Aviation Trends This Week
These are the aviation trends we were talking about this week.
Airline News
ViaSat Brings More Competition and Faster Speeds to the In-Flight Wi-Fi Market
Do you like super fast Internet the sky? You might want to thank ViaSat, which persuaded airlines they could do better.
The All-You-Can-Fly Jet Service That May Have Found the Secret to Success
There have been so many startups trying to solve problems of frequent flyers and found little success. Surf Air's modest yet competent approach may be the solution some have been looking for.
Internet of Things and 8 Other Aviation Trends This Week
These are the aviation trends we were talking about this week.
Norwegian Air Is Dealt a Setback on U.S. Flights by the DOT
The Norwegian Air saga has taken another unusual turn. But fear not, travelers. The airline will keep flying between the U.S. and Europe, and the airline will continue offering low fares.
Proposal to Screen Tourists’ Social Media Accounts in U.S. Presents Challenges
Who in their right mind wants to waste government workers' time and sanity to screen the social media accounts of tens of millions of visitors every year when there are home-grown wack-jobs spouting even more dangerous things every day?
The Airport of the Future Is Coming, But It’s Still Not Here
No one would accuse airlines of being early adopters, but some carriers are finally starting to realize the Internet of Things is here to stay.
Iceland’s Low-Cost Carrier Wow Air Is Bringing Cheap Flights to New York
Deal seekers, rejoice. New Yorkers now have a new cheap way to reach Europe. But don't expect it to be comfortable.
Air Serbia’s New Route to New York Reveals Minority Owner Etihad’s Major Ambitions
Normally, a European airline flying five times a week to New York is no big deal. But this one is different.
U.S. Airlines Set to Lose Major Battle Against Gulf Carriers in Open Skies Debate
Delta, United, and American wanted the U.S. State Department to take unprecedented action against Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways. But the government didn't opt for a brash approach. This may well be the beginning of the end of the complaints.