Airline News

These are the aviation trends we were talking about this week.

Virgin America's strategy of higher fares and fewer ancillaries likely lets them attract a more loyal and higher spending customer.

Norwegian hopes to capitalize on its growing fleet to offer Europe's largest network of direct transatlantic routes. Set backs in Cork aside, CEO Kjos wants to put all the Dreamliners and Boeing 737 MAX the airline has on order to good use.

This is a smart complement to existing in-flight streaming options some airlines give travelers so that in-flight Wi-Fi networks' bandwidths are slightly relieved.

While only 200 aircraft of American’s Wi-Fi installed fleet are involved in this counter-bid, Gogo will want to prove that its 2Ku Wi-Fi product can satisfactorily compete with ViaSat’s Exede Wi-Fi product.

Airlines are finally broadening the distribution of ancillaries and other specialized fare products. Business travelers who want to stretch their legs are the immediate beneficiaries.

Qantas promotes Australian leaders in technology and science with a special tour of Silicon Valley, and inspires passengers onboard with the world's first Tech Talk in the sky. Helping startups is the new startup for the aviation industry. We’re not sure what to make of this trend yet. Give us a minute.

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.

The era of enormous point bonuses on credit cards may be drawing to a close.

Those who have paid for expedited security screening at airports will have to share the lanes for a good while longer. How much longer is anyone's guess.