British Airways brings Paramount+ on board
British Airways will offer content from streaming video provider Paramount+ on board its long-haul fleet. The partnership offers passengers access to an increased range of entertainment content, but...
View ArticleDLD 413: Living the Dream(liner)
Just a couple hundred (more) new planes coming to United through the end of the decade. Nothing to get excited about here.
View ArticleDLD 414: Aviation’s First Class Podcast
Nothing but the best for our listeners as we wrap up the 2022 season.
View ArticleairBaltic adds elite status option to Planies NFTs
Passengers can now buy elite status on airBaltic as part of the company's efforts to bring NFTs into its loyalty program. Members of the airBaltic Club who acquire 25 of the company's Planies NFTs will...
View ArticleVirgin Atlantic is now a part of SkyTeam
Virgin Atlantic officially joins the SkyTeam alliance today, just five months after announcing its intention to affiliate with the group.
View ArticleDLD 426: Spring cleaning
Spring is here! The Northern IATA season started last weekend, and even if the weather isn't entirely cooperating, new routes are alive.
View ArticleDLD 427: Scrounging around
Fares are up, and revenues are strong in many markets. But that doesn't mean everyone is doing great, financially or otherwise.
View ArticleAir Canada brings free messaging online, expands live TV coverage
Air Canada plans a big boost to its WiFi offerings on board, including a free messaging for travelers. Live television access on board is also expanding.
View ArticleSingapore Airlines to make Wi-Fi free on board
Singapore Airlines is the latest carrier to bring complimentary inflight Wi-Fi to all passengers on board. The carrier will expand its current offering – limited to 2 hours for passengers in economy...
View ArticleDLD 435: An eye on the future
New planes, new routes, and new seats all bode well for the future. And some lines being dropped might not be so bad, either.
View ArticleAmerican Airlines raises rates, supplements services for Admirals Clubs
Passengers looking to escape the terminal in an American Airlines Admirals Club lounge will soon be asked to pay a bit more for the privilege, though the carrier is also adding some amenities inside to...
View ArticleBritish Airways switches to revenue-based accrual for Avios
British Airways passengers will earn Avios based on how much money they spend, not how far they fly, starting later this year. The carrier is the latest to switch to a revenue-based accrual method for...
View ArticleVistara dumps data caps, adds streaming to inflight internet
Vistara has revamped the pricing plans for its inflight internet service, removing data caps from the pricing equation and adding a premium option which supports "all streaming protocols."
View ArticleDLD 447: Too much red
How much money can a one-plane airline lose in just two months? More than just about everyone involved expected.
View ArticleDLD 448: ¿Cual Aeropuerto?
Picking an airport in Mexico might be a bit more challenging later this year. Plus flying whales and more Tokyo.
View ArticleDelta’s SkyMiles shakeup hits Medallion status, SkyClub access rules
Is the updated Delta SkyMiles program actually a simplified scheme for earning status? That's debatable. But at least the company didn't call it enhanced this time.
View ArticleDLD 454: Is there such a thing as real loyalty program enhancements?!?
Can loyalty programs actually make changes that seem to make things better for customers, without taking benefits away elsewhere? Tune in to find out.
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