REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
Qatar Airways has become the first carrier to enable the Boeing 787-8 with Starlink connectivity. The airline has also equipped its entire Airbus A350 fleet with Starlink, enabling uninterrupted streaming, video calls, and more.
American Airlines is launching free high-speed WiFi. AAdvantage members will enjoy free connectivity – powered by Viasat and Intelsat, and sponsored by AT&T – “setting the standard for connectivity in the skies”.
With the end of 2025 fast approaching, here Future Travel Experience highlights some of our most popular original content from each of the last 12 months – from robotics and AI to inflight innovation, and much more.
Delta Air Lines has installed fast, free Delta Sync Wi-Fi on its 1,000th aircraft, as it continues its journey to deliver a premium, connected and more personalised experience to every customer, on every flight.
Korean Air, alongside Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul, is introducing Starlink high-speed inflight WiFi to its entire fleet. The initiative aims to significantly elevate the passenger and crew experience.
Emirates’ retrofit programme has entered its next phase. Starting from August 2026, the airline will introduce a host of new onboard products, alongside a next-generation, fully immersive inflight entertainment system.
APEX FTE Asia Expo 2025 included a key session on ‘Taking Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity to New Heights – Opportunities and Challenges’, featuring Fiji Airways, Qantas, SES, Safran, Spafax, and dgtlsky.
In this interview, ahead of APEX FTE Asia Expo, Ben Asmar, Vice President, Products and Strategy, shares how Safran Passenger Innovations enables passengers to remain connected and engaged inflight.
In this interview, ahead of APEX FTE Asia Expo 2025, Enrique Villasenor, Vice President, Direct Aero Sales, Rest of World, shares how SES is the only multi-orbit connectivity provider that gives airlines complete choice and flexibility.
Cathay Pacific has announced that complimentary WiFi will be offered to Cathay Gold members travelling in all cabins from 15 November 2025, further elevating their inflight experience with a seamless, connected journey.
In this interview, ahead of APEX FTE Asia Expo 2025, Enrique Villasenor, Vice President, Direct Aero Sales, Rest of World, shares how SES is the only multi-orbit connectivity provider that gives airlines complete choice and flexibility.
Cathay Pacific has announced that complimentary WiFi will be offered to Cathay Gold members travelling in all cabins from 15 November 2025, further elevating their inflight experience with a seamless, connected journey.
Virgin Atlantic and Boeing are to implement connectivity modifications across the airline’s fleet of Boeing 787s. These will enhance onboard internet service, bringing high-speed, streaming-quality WiFi to passengers.
Air France, in partnership with Starlink, is to offer complimentary high-speed WiFi onboard all flights. The airline plans to offer the service on 30% of its fleet by end-2025 and throughout its fleet by end-2026.
Southwest Airlines has announced a new partnership delivering free unlimited WiFi for all Rapid Rewards members, beginning on 24 October 2025, as part of an ongoing commitment to elevate the cabin experience.
TAP Air Portugal has enhanced the IFE experience on its long-haul aircraft with a software update that allows Economy Class passengers to connect their personal Bluetooth headphones to their seatback screens.
Alaska Airlines is set to launch Starlink connectivity in 2026, with ultra-fast speeds and dramatically lower latency – unlocking seamless access to live gaming, real-time messaging and high-quality streaming.
Qatar Airways has completed its Starlink installation programme on 54 Boeing 777 aircraft, as it aims to deliver the fastest, most seamless inflight connectivity. The airline is now equipping its Airbus A350 fleet.
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