Brian Sumers, Skift
Thales is a late-comer to the U.S. market, and it's not clear that its technology is any better than what is already on the market or is planned by other companies.
3 years ago
Marisa Garcia, Skift
Gogo had a set-back when American Airlines decided to open up its Wi-Fi bid to rival ViaSat, but this new Delta Air Lines commitment makes up for that.
3 years ago
Marisa Garcia, Skift
What Gogo's new study shows is that there is a great appetite for connectivity in the air globally, where it is rare. In North America, Gogo says the market is saturated, demand is lower. Whether this demand converts from 'would like to have' to 'would use' will depend on the costs of service, both for airlines and for passengers who pay the bill.
3 years ago
Marisa Garcia, Skift
Satellite partnerships are everything in this high speed race, but with airlines making up their minds to equip planes, satellites already in sub-orbit have an advantage.
3 years ago
Marisa Garcia, Skift
The only thing faster than the speed of Wi-Fi the various competitors are introducing is the speed of change in this highly competitive sector.
3 years ago
Marisa Garcia, Skift
It’s no surprise that many of this year’s Crystal Cabin nominees focus on innovations which reduce weight and redistribute space, but innovations and improvements are always welcome onboard.
3 years ago
Marisa Garcia, Skift
With odds like this, things are looking up for in-flight selfies.
3 years ago
Marisa Garcia, Skift
It's a good way to make holiday travel a little more bearable, and a great way to fund in-flight Wi-Fi.
3 years ago
Marisa Garcia, Skift
This isn’t about the industry’s largest seat-back screens or more content than you can consume on 100 trips around the world. It’s about personalization. Giving passengers what they value most is the new brand loyalty builder. The key for airlines, which serve global markets, is to understand that what passengers value most differs by region, by demographic, and from individual to individual. Airlines either get that, or passengers will deplane and never come back again.
3 years ago
Dan Peltier, Skift
We're still skeptical that large file downloads, Netflix-watching and seeing Grandma's face at 35,000 feet is a near-term reality, but speeds will undoubtedly get gradually faster as more satellites are launched for passengers' delight.
3 years ago
Marisa Garcia, Skift
Yes, it’s a gently skewed sales tool for Icelandair. Of course, it is! But it’s still gorgeous. We hope it will inspire other airlines to go make a better one. They can start right now.
3 years ago
Dennis Schaal, Skift
When the day comes that air travelers don't have to pay $37 for Wi-Fi on a long-haul flight, then that will be a good thing for both airlines and passengers.
4 years ago