Articles tagged “in-flight”

Online Travel

Intelsat Makes $400 Million Bid for Gogo’s In-Flight Wi-Fi Service From Bankruptcy

New owner Intelsat will need to invest in Gogo's internet services. Airline customers like Delta are impatient with Gogo's capacity to meet their needs.

Intelsat Makes $400 Million Bid for Gogo’s In-Flight Wi-Fi Service From Bankruptcy

Airlines

A Russian Airline Is Delivering Its Meals to Grounded Travelers Nostalgic for In-Flight Food

We're travel obsessives, but we don't miss airplane food. That said, we congratulate Ural Airlines on finding a way to make a few people smile with this marketing gimmick.

A Russian Airline Is Delivering Its Meals to Grounded Travelers Nostalgic for In-Flight Food
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Airlines

American Airlines Upgrades its Economy Experience with Main Cabin Extra Seating

American Airlines’ new Main Cabin Extra product elevates the in-flight experience for economy passengers without drastically elevating out-of-pocket costs.

American Airlines Upgrades its Economy Experience with Main Cabin Extra Seating

Airlines

Qantas and Virgin Australia Battle Over In-Flight Wi-Fi Rollouts

Both Qantas and Virgin Australia should have Wi-Fi available on all domestic flights by the end of 2018. While travelers want to stay connected, they probably won’t pay for Wi-Fi, but might choose flights on the basis of internet coverage, especially on longer routes.

Qantas and Virgin Australia Battle Over In-Flight Wi-Fi Rollouts

Airlines

American Airlines Teams With Casper for In-Flight Bedding and a Hipper Appeal

American and Casper will soon be working together to bring custom-designed bedding to the airline's long-haul flights. A hipper brand such as Casper may resonate better with younger flyers than legacy brands such as Westin or Saks.

American Airlines Teams With Casper for In-Flight Bedding and a Hipper Appeal

Airlines

Honeywell Shows Off Connected Aircraft Capabilities On Test Flights

Honeywell has a new suite of connected tools that it's bringing to market powered by satellite connectivity. In a crowded market, though, it may take some time before the potential is fully realized.

Honeywell Shows Off Connected Aircraft Capabilities On Test Flights

Airlines

Etihad Will Offer Free iPads and Wi-Fi on Flights Affected by Electronics Ban

This is a smart move to ensure Etihad's most valuable customers are able to stay connected on its lengthy flights direct to U.S. destinations.

Etihad Will Offer Free iPads and Wi-Fi on Flights Affected by Electronics Ban

Airlines

5 Missed Opportunities for Better In-Flight Entertainment

Compared to a decade ago in-flight entertainment is in a great place. Here's how to make it so much better.

5 Missed Opportunities for Better In-Flight Entertainment

SkiftX

Monocle Founder on Design Inspiration and What’s Missing From Today’s Travel Ecosystem

Attention to detail has done wonders for Monocle and its sister-brand studio over the last decade. The travel industry could learn from it.

Monocle Founder on Design Inspiration and What’s Missing From Today’s Travel Ecosystem

Media and PR

National Geographic’s New TV Direction — Digital Marketing News This Week

Does National Geographic's push into original scripted TV signal that the industry is shifting away from bland travel reality shows and snooze-worthy programming about cruises and Las Vegas? We sure hope so.

National Geographic’s New TV Direction — Digital Marketing News This Week