Articles tagged “passenger experience”

Airlines

A Huge New Terminal 6 is Coming to JFK: Here’s a Sneak Peek Inside

The $4.2 billion Terminal 6 is due to open in 2026. Lufthansa Group and JetBlue will operate from the new complex.

A Huge New Terminal 6 is Coming to JFK: Here’s a Sneak Peek Inside

Airlines

Why Airlines Are Charging More to Check a Bag

Airlines are raising baggage fees to offset rising costs and cooling airfare inflation. But these price hikes may also be part of a strategy to incentivize more passengers to sign up for their frequent flyer programs and co-branded credit cards.

Why Airlines Are Charging More to Check a Bag

Airlines

First Look Onboard Air India’s A350 Flagship: Is It Worth the Wait?

With the airline focusing so many of its turnaround initiatives on the A350, the jet marks a huge opportunity to showcase the new Air India to the world.

First Look Onboard Air India’s A350 Flagship: Is It Worth the Wait?

News Blog

IDEAS: Airbus Shares Its Vision for the Cabin of the Future

Aerospace designer and manufacturer Airbus has shared what they feel will be the next generation of passenger experience, with their sustainability and tech-driven Airspace Cabin Vision 2035+. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2Wo2peJreY Environmental impact is a central focus, along with consumer comfort, in their product vision. Airbus will integrate "smart systems design" to optimize energy consumption and resources, while…

Airlines

UK Airport E-Gates Working Again After Outage Caused Major Disruption

Heathrow and Gatwick — as well as arriving passengers — really didn't need this. No word yet on the cause of the outage.

UK Airport E-Gates Working Again After Outage Caused Major Disruption

Travel Technology

The Tech That Could Prevent Lost Luggage

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at lost luggage technology, a shipping container hotel, and a massive investment in Indian aviation.

The Tech That Could Prevent Lost Luggage

Airlines

Delta Finally Makes Good on Free In-Flight Wi-Fi, Starting February 1

Now everyone can log on in the skies on Delta.

Delta Finally Makes Good on Free In-Flight Wi-Fi, Starting February 1

Airlines

Full Video: United Airlines Chief Customer Officer at Skift Aviation Forum 2022

Even more important than introducing innovative products is learning whether and how people will use them. United Airlines seems to be paying attention to that, and the company is willing to nix something if it doesn't work.

Full Video: United Airlines Chief Customer Officer at Skift Aviation Forum 2022

Cruises

Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships to Install Elon Musk’s SpaceX Internet

Starlink's expansion is one significant step for SpaceX, and hopefully a giant leap for Royal Caribbean Group passengers.

Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships to Install Elon Musk’s SpaceX Internet

Airline Weekly

Airline Seats Could Get Bigger to Accommodate Larger Travelers

Airline seats have shrunk even as Americans have gotten larger. That could change.

Airline Seats Could Get Bigger to Accommodate Larger Travelers