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Alaska Airlines Details New Aurora Lounge for Long-Haul Business Class
September 29, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Alaska Airlines will open a new 200-seat Aurora Lounge in Seattle in late 2027, giving long-haul Business-Class passengers a dedicated space with made-to-order dining, tableside service, private shower suites, wellness spaces, and a premium bar. During Alaska Air Group’s 2026 Investor Day in Seattle, the airline shared new details about the lounge, including plans to […]

American Airlines Refreshes Flagship and Admirals Club Menus for Fall
 | Written by Aarthi Srinivasan
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American Airlines is refreshing its premium lounge experience this fall with a new lineup of seasonal dishes across its Flagship and Admirals Club lounges. The airport-specific menus introduce regionally inspired meals and customizable options, from Florida snapper ceviche in Miami to a build-your-own barbacoa taco bar at several Admirals Club locations. The update continues American’s […]

Alaska Air Group Brings Embedded IFE to Single-Aisle Boeing 737 MAX 10
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Alaska Airlines will bring seatback in-flight entertainment (IFE) to its new premium Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft, giving Aurora Suites and Premium Reserve passengers embedded screens alongside free Starlink Wi-Fi. Main Cabin passengers will use their own devices with Starlink when the aircraft enters service, but Alaska executives left the door open to adding seatback […]

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines Unveil Aurora, Leihōkū, and New Premium Reserve Cabin
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have unveiled new premium products across their fleets during Alaska Air Group’s 2026 Investor Day in Seattle, including Aurora and Leihōkū Suites and a new Premium Reserve cabin. Beginning in 2028, Alaska will bring lie-flat Aurora Suites to at least 25 Boeing 737-10 MAX aircraft and its Boeing 787 fleet, […]

APEX FTE EXPO 2026: CineSend Looks to Cloud Connectivity to Reshape IFE
September 28, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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As CineSend celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026, the media technology company expects connectivity and cloud-based delivery to change how airlines manage and deliver in-flight entertainment (IFE). Since entering the aviation market about five years ago, CineSend has worked to move traditional IFE processes into the cloud and make them faster and easier to manage. […]

APEX FTE EXPO 2026: VIBEQUEST Brings a New Approach to Economy Class Comfort
September 25, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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VIBEQUEST is bringing its premium portable seat overlay to APEX FTE EXPO in Singapore, where attendees will have the chance to try the product through live demonstrations. Designed primarily for Economy and Premium Economy passengers, the overlay focuses on overall comfort, lumbar support, and sleep while working with the existing aircraft seat, with no aircraft […]

Vietjet Partners With Starlink to Bring Free High-Speed Wi-Fi Across Global Network
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Vietjet has signed an agreement with Starlink to bring free, high-speed Wi-Fi across its domestic and international network. The airline plans to install Starlink on 120 aircraft, including 100 Airbus A321 and Boeing 737 aircraft and 20 Airbus A330s, before adding the service to future aircraft deliveries. The rollout will give passengers access to streaming, […]

Stellar Entertainment Launches Cosmo Vision to Speed Up IFE Compliance Screening
September 24, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Stellar Entertainment has launched Cosmo Vision, a new AI-assisted technology that can screen in-flight entertainment (IFE) content up to 75% faster than manual screening, according to recent testing. The technology reviews video, subtitles, and metadata based on each customer’s requirements, then flags and time-codes potential issues for Stellar Lab specialists to review. As airlines add […]

JSX Bets Big on Smaller Airports, Aircraft to Give Passengers Their Time Back
September 23, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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JSX’s ATR turboprop has achieved a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 92, CEO Alex Wilcox said at FTE Global / IFSA Global Expo. In its second month of operation, the aircraft had already exceeded the airline’s jet score. JSX has built its model around making flying simpler, faster, and more comfortable. Much of JSX’s appeal […]

United Partners With DISH to Bring Live Football to Starlink-Enabled Seatback Screens
September 20, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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United Airlines has partnered with DISH to bring live college and professional football games to Starlink-enabled seatback screens on more than 220 mainline aircraft, covering up to 700 flights per day. Starting this week, passengers can watch games from ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, FS1, ESPN, ESPN2, NFL Network, and Thursday Night Football on Prime Video […]