Wizz Air to Add Starlink Internet Across Fleet From 2027
Wizz Air plans to introduce Starlink connectivity across its next-generation aircraft from 2027, bringing high-speed onboard internet to Europe’s ultra-low-cost segment.
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American Airlines to Add Starlink Wi-Fi to More Than 500 Aircraft
American Airlines will install Starlink Wi-Fi on more than 500 narrowbody aircraft beginning in 2027, joining other major U.S. carriers upgrading in-flight connectivity.
Emirates Expands Starlink Rollout With First A380 Now Online
Emirates has added Starlink connectivity to its first Airbus A380 as it broadens free onboard internet across more of its long-haul fleet. The move reinforces a wider airline push to make high-speed connectivity a standard service feature rather than a premium extra.
Alaska and Hawaiian Reach a New Integration Phase with One App and Shared Systems
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Laura Mitchell
• 4 mins read
Alaska Air Group is moving into a more visible stage of its Hawaiian integration as the two airlines prepare to operate through one app and one passenger service system. For travelers, the changes should simplify trip management, but the transition period may still create some short-term confusion.
Wizz Air Launches Integrated Digital Cabin Ecosystem with Immfly and gateretail
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 4 mins read
Wizz Air introduces a new digital cabin ecosystem with Bluetooth in-seat ordering and connectivity trials across its fleet.
airBaltic Launches First Starlink Inflight Shopping Platform With AirMall
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 1 min read
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 1 min read
airBaltic becomes the first Starlink-connected airline to introduce AirMall, turning inflight Wi-Fi into a personalized shopping platform.
RateGain Unifies Adara and Sojern Under Single Brand to Build Travel’s Largest Intent Data Platform
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Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
RateGain has consolidated Adara and Sojern into a single Sojern brand, creating what it calls the largest travel intent data platform to power AI-driven growth for travel and hospitality companies.
Southwest to Roll Out Starlink WiFi Across Entire Fleet
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
Southwest Airlines will install Starlink high-speed internet on all 803 aircraft, aiming to equip more than 300 planes by year-end.
Lufthansa Moves to Single Order ID to Simplify Flight Bookings
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Lufthansa Group is rolling out a new Order ID system with Amadeus technology, aiming to replace fragmented booking records with a single, unified travel reference.
Sabre Showcases Agentic AI Vision for End-to-End Travel Booking at CES 2026
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Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Sabre used CES 2026 to demonstrate how agentic AI could fundamentally change travel booking, shifting responsibility from travelers to intelligent systems embedded across the industry.
American Airlines Rolls Out Free High-Speed Wi-Fi Across Its Fleet
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Laura Mitchell
• 2 mins read
American Airlines has begun introducing free inflight Wi-Fi for loyalty members, with most of its fleet expected to offer complimentary connectivity by spring 2026.
Gulf Air Enhances Mobile App to Streamline the Travel Experience
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
Gulf Air has unveiled an enhanced mobile app designed to make managing flights and journeys faster, smarter, and more intuitive for travelers.
Southwest Expands Touchless ID to More U.S. Airports
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 1 min read
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 1 min read
Southwest Airlines is rolling out TSA PreCheck Touchless ID to more major airports, giving eligible travelers a faster, passport-verified identity check at security.
Ryanair Becomes First Major Airline to Go Fully Paperless with Digital Boarding Passes
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Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Ryanair has officially eliminated paper boarding passes, requiring all passengers to use digital passes via its app – a move hailed as faster and greener but raising accessibility concerns.
Qatar Airways Launches ‘AI Skyways’ with Accenture to Redefine Airline Operations
By
Marcus Bennett
• 2 mins read
Qatar Airways and Accenture have established ‘AI Skyways,’ a comprehensive AI-powered platform to elevate customer experience, streamline operations, and drive sustainability with data-driven decisions and ethical AI frameworks.