17 Aviation Trends We’re Tracking at Skift This Week

October 5th, 2013 at 2:30 PM EDT

Photo Caption: The business class seats in JetBlue’s new Mint section. JETBLUE

Every week we post hundreds of stories across various sectors in travel, connecting the dots across various global trends, and in these weekend posts we highlight the stories that tackle these trends. This one looks at top aviation trends. For all of our trends roundups, go here.

Passenger experience trends: JetBlue Partners with Farmers Market to Bring Local Goods to NYC Airport
Passenger experience trends: Skift Q&A: Qatar Airways' CEO on How Airlines and Airports Should Work Together
Passenger experience trends: Los Angeles Airport Caters to Foodies with a Fake Truck Inside Terminal 4
Passenger experience trends: Seoul's New Airport Terminal Will Have Gardens, Ponds, and Natural Light
Passenger experience trends: Dublin Airport Teams Up with Theatre Festival to Add Drama to Arrivals
Passenger experience trends: Helsinki Airport's New Relaxation Area Gives Flyers a Free Place to Sleep
Passenger experience trends: Helsinki Airport's New Relaxation Area Gives Flyers a Free Place to Sleep
Passenger experience trends: The Best Airport Restaurants and Bars in 2013
In-flight experience is changing: JetBlue's New 'Mint' Class Promises Premium Seats for Less
In-flight experience is changing: Interview: JetBlue CEO Hopes He's Found a Balance Between Coach and Premium
In-flight experience is changing: A Decision on In-Flight Electronics Usage on U.S. Planes Inches Forward one More Step
In-flight experience is changing: United Unveils New 'Slim' Seats for Coach Class
In-flight tech: Delta to Replace Pilots' Flight Bags with Microsoft Tablets
Business travelers are new growth area for LCCs: Business Travelers Have Become the Secret to EasyJet's Success
Airline fees trends: The New Fees That Airlines Think Customers Will Be Happy About
Airport mobile usage trends: The Mobile Travel Habits of Airline Passengers Worldwide
Gulf is the new hub of aviation: Dubai Will Soon Have the Luxury of Choosing Between Two Mega-Airports

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