Frontier’s Starlink Wi-Fi Deal Shows Budget Airlines Are Going Upmarket
Frontier Airlines will add Starlink Wi-Fi from early 2027, joining a wider push by budget carriers to offer more premium inflight services.
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SFO Wants a Private Luxury Terminal for Commercial Flyers
San Francisco International Airport is seeking proposals for a private luxury terminal that would let commercial passengers use private TSA screening and car transfers to aircraft.
EU Flight Rights Are Getting a Major Upgrade for Families, Bags and Delays
New EU air passenger rights will bring free family seating, clearer baggage pricing, free name corrections and easier compensation claims from mid-2027.
Ryanair Boeing 737 NG Emergency Landing: Passenger Nearly Sucked From Broken Window
A Ryanair Boeing 737 NG returned to Thessaloniki after a passenger window dislodged inflight, leaving one traveler injured and prompting an investigation.
JetBlue Seizes Spirit’s Fort Lauderdale Gap With Its Biggest FLL Schedule Ever
JetBlue is expanding sharply at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, adding new nonstop routes after Spirit Airlines’ exit from the market.
China Eastern Makes Free Wi-Fi Standard on Wide-Body Flights as Airline Connectivity Race Speeds Up
China Eastern Airlines is making inflight Wi-Fi free on all wide-body flights, extending complimentary connectivity across long-haul routes and all cabin classes.
Ryanair Drops Family Seating Fee After Watchdog Probe Into Parent-Child Seats
Ryanair has changed its family seating policy after a UK watchdog opened an investigation into charges for parents sitting with young children.
Alaska Airlines Just Finished Starlink Wi-Fi on 91 Regional Jets as Free Inflight Internet Race Heats Up
Alaska Airlines has completed Starlink Wi-Fi installation across its regional jet fleet, as Alaska and Hawaiian push toward free high-speed connectivity across more aircraft.
Rome Airports May Suspend EU Biometric Checks to Avoid Summer Travel Chaos
Rome airport officials are warning that the EU’s new biometric border system could cause major summer delays for non-EU travelers unless checks are eased.
United’s Starlink Seatback Screens Now Stream Live TV and Sports in Flight
United Airlines and DIRECTV are bringing live TV and sports to Starlink-enabled seatback screens, giving passengers free access on select aircraft this summer.
Southwest’s First Starlink Wi-Fi Jet Takes Off as Free Streaming Becomes the New Airline Fight
Southwest Airlines has put its first Starlink-equipped aircraft into service, starting a major Wi-Fi rollout that will give Rapid Rewards members free high-speed connectivity.
Emirates Is Giving Dubai Travelers a Free 5-Star Hotel Stay This Summer
Emirates has launched a summer promotion offering complimentary JW Marriott Marquis stays, Dubai discounts and stopover itineraries for passengers traveling to or through the city.