American Airlines has announced new initiatives to enhance customer experience and well-being, including touchless check-in and a new Wi-Fi portal.


American Airlines has announced new initiatives to enhance customer experience and well-being, including touchless check-in and a new Wi-Fi portal.

Middle East Airlines’ new A321 fleet will be fitted with Panasonic’s eX1 seatback IFE solution, as well as Wi-Fi with a host of connectivity benefits.

In our recent webinar, JAL, Boeing, APEX and ACA discussed new approaches to aircraft cabin interiors, catering, IFEC and passenger wellbeing post-COVID-19.

The new modular platform for inflight connectivity enables technical flexibility for airlines and a seamless ground-to-sky experience for passengers.
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Inmarsat Aviation’s Dominic Walters discusses the current state of the inflight connectivity market and what new opportunities it presents for airlines.

According to Inmarsat, the new satellites, developed for its Global Xpress (GX) network, can transform inflight broadband capabilities for airlines.

Delta passengers on more than 50 domestic flight segments a day will have an opportunity to surf the internet free of charge during a two-week trial.

Passengers onboard the new A321neo LR aircraft will be able to enjoy personalised HD entertainment, surround sound audio and video on-demand.

Thales’ connectivity portal and onboard Wi-Fi network will allow passengers to browse the internet, check social media and shop onboard.

Virgin Atlantic has announced that Inmarsat GX Aviation inflight broadband will be installed on the airline’s brand-new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.

SITAONAIR is strengthening its presence in Asia with its latest partnerships with Taiwanese startup carrier Starlux Airlines and Philippine Airlines.

Following the launch of its first A330-900neo with inflight mobile connectivity, TAP Air Portugal will add the service to 37 additional aircraft this year.

The Viasat inflight Wi-Fi service offers passengers an at-home or office experience in the sky and keeps flight crews connected.

Passengers can now enjoy inflight Wi-Fi across the carrier’s Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins on its new A330neo aircraft.

The Wi-Fi service will be available for passengers travelling long-haul on Norwegian’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and 737 MAX aircraft.

The new AirFi LEO product will enable basic web services such as online payments, real-time bookings and social media usage at 35,000 feet.
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