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Turkish Expands In-Flight Wi-Fi Commitment With Global Eagle Deal
November 8, 2019  | Written by Seth Miller
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Diversity of in-flight connectivity suppliers is becoming more common as airlines grow comfortable with their ability to manage separate fleet installs and deliver a consistent user experience across the various solutions. The approach also allows the airlines to work suppliers against each other to ensure pricing and performance are to spec. Turkish Airlines will retrofit […]

[PHOTOS] New Orleans Unveils $1B Terminal With Local Flair and Fanfare
November 7, 2019  | Written by Jenny Peters
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MSY’s new terminal features several stages for live music performances – a nod to the airport’s namesake. In classic New Orleans style, the city (and its Kenner, Louisiana, suburb) said goodbye to the old Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) terminal and hello to the new with second-line musical parades. Dignitaries from both cities and […]

Tried-and-True: Delta Debuts Bistro-Style International Economy-Cabin Service
November 5, 2019  | Written by Caroline Ku
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After testing an enhanced main cabin service on over 1,200 flights, Delta is expanding the offering to all international flights of at least 6.5 hours, and select shorter international flights where Delta One or Delta Premium Select is offered. Delta Air Lines is rolling out an international main cabin experience that includes a welcome cocktail, hot-towel […]

British Airways Joins UK Government’s Travel Inclusivity Campaign
November 1, 2019  | Written by Jasmin Legatos
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Airlines are focusing on making the travel experience accessible to everyone – from offering IFE for visually impaired travelers to hosting mock travel experiences for children with autism. British Airways’ latest initiative, in partnership with the UK DfT, aims to make travel easier for the airline’s customers with disabilities, which amount to more than half a million per […]

Valour Consultancy Launches Advisory Unit
October 31, 2019  | Written by Kristina Velan
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With the addition of David Thomas, whose former employers include Rockwell Collins (now Collins Aerospace), Thales and IFPL, Valour Advisory will offer procurement decision support, among other services.  Market research agency Valour Consultancy has launched a new unit, called Valour Advisory, that provides bespoke services for airlines and in-flight entertainment and connectivity vendors, as well […]

United Rolls Out Complimentary Luggage Delivery Service in London
October 30, 2019  | Written by Jordan Yerman
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United has offered luggage delivery for domestic flights for years – at a cost for customers. Now the airline will provide a complimentary delivery service for travelers staying at specific Marriott International properties Starting November 1, United Airlines will begin offering complimentary baggage delivery service to its Polaris business-class customers on flights from Newark Liberty International […]

ZHA/COX Win Western Sydney Airport Design Competition
 | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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A design team comprising Australia’s COX Architecture (COX) and international design firm Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has won the competition to design Australia’s new Western Sydney (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport. The ZHA/COX team was selected from a shortlist of five design teams out of more than 40 submissions in total. As master architect, ZHA/COX will provide an […]

Sydney Airport Tests CT Scanners to Speed Up Security Screening
October 29, 2019  | Written by Emma Kelly
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After Smiths Detection’s CT scanner reduced security screening time by 50% at Melbourne Airport, Sydney Airport is testing the technology for both carry-on and checked luggage. Sydney Airport is testing a computed tomography (CT)-based automatic explosives detection system (EDS) by Smiths Detection for checked luggage. The program follows a recently completed trial of the London-based provider of threat […]