Airline News

Even if we don’t play for the NFL, NHL or NBA, we should be excited about this particular development in aviation. It is a step forward towards the future of travel for the rest of us.

With global airlines slated to have a margin of around $6 per passenger in 2014, it is clear that ancillary revenue, whether it be bag fees or selling frequent flyer miles to partners, is making the difference.

There has been sufficient interest to motivate providers to develop a variety of viable solutions and that alone is progress. We'll know how much longer we have to wait before aircraft tracking becomes a standard, after the ATTF publishes its report by the end of this year.

Two airline redesigns in one week? Be still our beating hearts.

Carrying over the most successful features of its Sky Suite 777 aircraft, and leaving room for passengers in the back is a great move by JAL. Introducing a Premium Economy cabin with more room, premium services and seats that slide forward on a sled--avoiding conflict with the back--is a smart choice.

All this efficiency pays off where it matters most: With a smooth and enjoyable terminal experience for passengers travelling through.

Failing to ban something which affects the function of the seat trays in this manner, seems to put regulators at odds with their core responsibilities for cabin safety and component certification. But, for now, it's up to passengers to decide whether they want to take the risk and up to airlines and manufacturers to cope with any consequences.

The London airport expansion plans are hotly debated, with all parties having strong arguments to support their plans. But as the debate rages on without firm plans to move forward, other international airports keep reaping the benefits.

There are lots of pennies to be made in Premium Economy—enough to add up to quite a lot of dollars.

U.S. airlines will have to come out and be more vocal about whether they explicitly ban the usage of devices such as Knee Defender, now that it is in the public consciousness. But regular Americans have spoken: they frown upon such devices.