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Frontier Airlines Is Adding In-Flight Wi-Fi With Starlink
Frontier Airlines will begin outfitting its fleet with SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet, bringing onboard Wi-Fi to the airline for the first time beginning in 2027. Frontier Airlines has long been one of the last major U.S. airlines where…
SpaceX Wins Another Airline Customer as Frontier Picks Starlink
Frontier Airlines Inc. plans to install SpaceX 's Starlink on planes by early 2027, becoming the latest carrier to choose Elon Musk's company for inflight Wi-Fi service, the airline announced on Tuesday. The decision adds Denver-based Frontier to…
United Airlines to Roll Out New Economy Row With Extra Legroom
United Airlines Holdings Inc. said it plans to introduce a row of economy seats with extra elbow room and access to a shared table, the most recent move by a major US carrier to diversify the perks and comfort levels throughout the cabin. The…
China's Big Three Airlines Expect First-Half Losses to Widen on Higher Fuel Costs
While China Southern Airlines, Air China and China Eastern Airlines returned to profit in the first quarter, the recovery is proving short-lived as the Middle East conflict weighs on the bottom line. Hong Kong-listed shares of the three state-owned…
The real reason airlines are tightening rules on power banks
Airline passengers are being warned not to pack power banks in their hold luggage ahead of the summer holiday travel period. Devices with rechargeable batteries, like mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and smartwatches, can be plugged into power…
Frontier Airlines to Add Starlink, Catching Up to Premium Airlines
Typically, airlines like Frontier don't have in-flight Wi-Fi. But as premium products continue to fuel airline industry profits, Frontier is opting to install Starlink. Frontier Airlines is installing Starlink across its fleet, becoming the first…
Frontier Airlines to debut in-flight Wi-Fi in 2027 with SpaceX's Starlink
Frontier Airlines said it will debut Starlink satellite internet early next year. The carrier doesn't currently offer in-flight Wi-Fi. It's the latest win for the SpaceX business that has inked deals with major carriers including United Airlines…
Southwest Airlines: What 2Q26 (And Oil Crisis) Could Bring (NYSE:LUV)
Southwest Airlines (LUV) is rated 'Hold' with a $44/share price target, reflecting transformation upside but significant fuel and execution risks. LUV's 1Q26 results validated cost management and fee adoption strategies, but fuel price volatility…
Israel extends ban on flights to UAE, foreign airlines avoid Middle East
Israel has extended the ban on flights to Dubai until the end of October, as many international airlines continue to suspend operations or reduce service to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to the security situation in the Middle East. The…
United Airlines' cramped middle seat is getting a major makeover that flyers might actually love
United Airlines is turning one of air travel's biggest frustrations into its newest premium perk. Later this year, travelers will be able to book a new Economy Plus option on the carrier's upcoming Airbus A321XLR jets that swap the dreaded middle…
Canadian Visitors Are Slowly Returning To US-But Significantly Lag 2024 Volume
The number of Canadian visitors to the U.S. nudged upward in June compared to a year ago—but visitation remains significantly down compared to 2024. While more Canadians are traveling to the U.S. compared to 2025—that's only because…
Pilot for Japan airline ANA jailed 20 months for groping flight attendant
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Jul 15, 2026, 08:30 AM TOKYO – A pilot of the major Japanese airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) was sentenced to 20 months in prison on July 14 for abusing his power to…
New airline rules for UK tourists on all flights returning from EU
UK tourists face new rules on all flights back from the European Union -but it could prove to be very good news indeed. UK holidaymakers and tourists could face new rules in the form of compensation around delays and new baggage allowances. The…
Five members of beloved band killed in plane crash as airline suspends flights
A horror plane crash has seen the deaths of five member from a beloved band as the airline has now suspended all of its flights following the disaster. Da Pond Band singer Shaniese Miller has said she is “still shocked” after five…
American Airlines Set To Return To Iceland-Likely From Philadelphia, The Aircraft Is A Mystery
American Airlines teased 5 cities for new routes, offering images as clues, and I decoded them. However, aviation watchdog JonNYC suggests this was something of a ruse – a route they'll be announcing wasn't in the clues at all. In fact…
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