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Having plenty of rewards seats means nothing if airlines don't make it easier for travelers to redeem their rewards points, something that's becoming harder to do as programs become more revenue-based.

This infrastructure is supported by demand for many applications beyond aviation, but the business benefits of connected aircraft build a compelling case for airlines.

What are we missing here?

Air New Zealand was one of the first airlines to infuse creativity into otherwise stale safety videos and continues to improve on the concepts as other airlines catch on to its success.

Hybrid IFE/wIFE and “hand-me-down” mixed installations are where we’re headed industry-wide for video entertainment, but—some apps aside—the always-reliable in-flight magazine will continue to enjoy pride of place in the seat pocket in front of you.

Will U.S. airlines try to get the NFL and the MLB on their side?

We need more tomorrow thinking like this if the passenger experience is really going to improve in the coming decades. But no one wants to build a new aircraft around a CIGAR just now.

If Indie be the mix of love, play on.

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