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Delta Air Lines cabin crew will be equipped with Nokia Lumia 1520 phablets, which will replace the smaller Lumia 820 devices currently used onboard.
Passengers will soon be able to stream content and place F&B orders via their own personal electronic devices when flying with Aerolineas Argentinas.
Passengers flying with Allegiant can now pay extra for a wider seat with more legroom thanks to the introduction of new ‘Giant Seats’ on its Boeing 757s.
Thai Airways has worked with Priestmangoode to design a bespoke cabin that offers passengers more space and reflects elements of Thai culture and lifestyle.
Japan Airlines will install Panasonic Avionics’ onboard Wi-Fi solution on its Boeing 787s, 777-200ERs and 767-300ERs following the success of the service on its 777s.
FTE explores MI Airline’s new in-flight Wi-Fi solution and assesses whether the likes of KLM and Mezzo think it could redefine the onboard connectivity market.
Lufthansa has outlined how it plans to enhance the onboard passenger experience across all four classes in its “biggest service initiative in recent years”.
Bangkok Airways now offers its business class passengers iPad minis pre-loaded with movies, TV shows and music as it aims to enhance its “onboard boutique service”.
Israeli airline EL AL will introduce in-flight Wi-Fi on its Boeing 737s, becoming the first airline to offer ViaSat’s ‘Exede in the Air’ service on flights within Europe.
Finnair is adding fully flat seats in Business Class on nine of its long-haul services, including Tokyo, New York, Beijing, Seoul and Hong Kong.
Mary Kirby, founder of Runway Girl Network, explores the latest onboard innovations, including second-screen tech, inventive cabin design and PED-friendly trays.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is using OnAir’s Wi-Fi connectivity product to offer its passengers access to an innovative infotainment portal, which is available in English and Japanese.
Air China has signed an agreement with Global Eagle Entertainment to launch a trial of a high-speed, Ku-band satellite-based connectivity service on a B777-200.
China Southern has taken delivery of its first B777-300ER equipped with Thales’ TopSeries AVANT IFEC system, which includes on-demand content, 3D maps, games and e-books.
Qatar Airways has launched a daily all-Business Class flight to London as it continues to enhance its offer for Commercially Important Passengers.
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