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.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

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.

Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber, Reuters | 3 years ago

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 + Skift | 5 years ago

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.

Allan Leibowitz, Skift | 5 years ago

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.

Grant Martin, Skift | 6 years ago

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.

Grant Martin, Skift | 6 years ago

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.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 6 years ago

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.

Colin Nagy, Skift | 6 years ago

5 Missed Opportunities for Better In-Flight Entertainment

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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.

Colin Nagy, Skift | 6 years ago

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.

Jeremy Kressmann, Skift | 6 years ago

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