Alaska Airlines’ passengers can now send messages using iMessage, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger without having to pay for in-flight Wi-Fi.

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Alaska Airlines’ passengers can now send messages using iMessage, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger without having to pay for in-flight Wi-Fi.

Southwest Airlines has announced new connectivity deals with Panasonic and GEE as part of its efforts to enhance the onboard experience.

Turkish Airlines has selected Panasonic Avionics Corporation’s eX1 IFEC system for 167 new narrow-body aircraft.

Delta is unveiling a new improved onboard lineup snack offering, including larger portions and more variety for customers while supporting its mission of continuing to invest in the overall onboard experience.

Emirates has introduced a new Christmas menu across all cabin classes featuring traditional festive meals, reflecting on its commitment to providing regional and seasonal offering.

FTE speaks to Acro, Aviointeriors, Mirus, Molon Labe Seating and AirGo to find out how aircraft seating innovations can improve economy class experiences.

Inmarsat and Deutsche Telekom, together with Nokia and Thales, have successfully conducted a programme of test flights for the European Aviation Network.

Turkish Airlines has partnered with Denon to offer business class passengers high quality headphones, while tablet-based IFE will also be introduced.

Download the FTE Onboard Connectivity 2025 Think Tank, co-created by experts from Google, Boeing, APEX, Aeromexico and Panasonic Avionics.

TAP Portugal is working with Recaro to retrofit its A320 family aircraft with 6,600 new seats, enabling the carrier to increase cabin density.

Alaska Airlines customers can now book Premium Class seats ahead of the introduction of the new premium economy product on 5 January 2017.

Austrian Airlines has been confirmed as the latest carrier to sign up to Inmarsat’s GX for Aviation in-flight connectivity service.

Delta Air Lines has revealed that its new premium economy product, branded Delta Premium, will debut on select international flights in late 2017.

Air China is working with Envee to provide its passengers with new gaming options on its in-flight entertainment system on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.

FTE explores how a new generation of in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions are presenting airlines with ancillary revenue generation opportunities.

FTE takes a look at some of the big IFEC news from APEX EXPO, featuring Inmarsat, Thales, Panasonic, GEE and Rockwell Collins.
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