Boeing’s New 777X Designs Intensify the Race for Space on Airlines
The battle for the inch and the battle for the butts-on-seats is -- in the end -- a battle for the birds in the sky.
Airline News
How Far Will U.S. Flyers Go for In-Flight Wi-Fi?
Flyers may love in-flight Wi-Fi, but the likely don't love it as much as does a corporation trying to sell more in-flight connectivity hardware or services.
Flyertalk and the Rise of Mileage Hacking in the Digital Age
Launched in 1998, the discussion forum Flyertalk changed forever how avid travelers perceived and redeemed airline and hotel loyalty programs.
Airlines See Investment in Premium Seats Begin to Pay Off Again
A good sign of better economies is when companies pay high prices for better seats for their employees.
Airline Revenue From Extra Fees Climbs to $31.5 Billion in 2013
Airlines have found a way to make a profit -- ancillary revenue -- and these fees are likely to be around for an extended period of time.
Southwest Turns Discarded Leather Seats Into Soccer Balls
With the soccer ball angle, Southwest should have announced this recycling program during the World Cup. No worries, there is a good message about the environment and smart business here, and it is all sustainable.
Japan Airlines to Track Gate Agents With Smart Watches and iBeacons
Smart of JAL to use the technology to better position staff and communicate. As wearable tech goes, watches are less creepy than face computers like Google Glass.
Why Were Emirates Flight Attendants Handing Out The World Cup Trophies?
Emirates shows its size and might in every way. If Emirates ever get the naming right to the tournament -- which this being FIFA, entirely possible -- would surely cause a lot of controversy.