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forbes.com - Bailey Berg - Frontier Airlines Is Adding In-Flight Wi-Fi With Starlink
Frontier Airlines Is Adding In-Flight Wi-Fi With Starlink
Forbes

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…

mirror.co.uk - Amy Jones - Airline launches handy solution for economy passengers who want more room
Airline launches handy solution for economy passengers who want more room
Daily Mirror

An airline is embracing a nifty way to provide economy passengers with extra elbow room on flights, without having to pay for a Business Class or First Class ticket. We've all been there, self-consciously taking it in turns with the traveller next…

independent.co.uk - Natalie Wilson - Another major airline is adding Starlink wifi to flights
Another major airline is adding Starlink wifi to flights
The Independent

Frontier Airlines has become the latest airline to announce the installation of Starlink internet on its flights. From 2027, the first aircraft equipped with high-speed Starlink wifi will be available to passengers on Frontier Airlines journeys.

independent.co.uk - Maroosha Muzaffar - Japanese airline pilot jailed for 20 months for groping flight attendant
Japanese airline pilot jailed for 20 months for groping flight attendant
The Independent

A court in Japan has sentenced a pilot to 20 months in prison for sexually assaulting a flight attendant. The Tokyo district court called the actions of 44-year-old All Nippon Airways (ANA) captain, Ryota Mise, as “despicable” and…

nbcnews.com - Why one airline thinks you'll pay extra just to keep the middle seat empty
Why one airline thinks you'll pay extra just to keep the middle seat empty
NBC News

The latest airline upgrade isn't an in-flight bed, five-star meals or a craft cocktail. It's the promise that the seat beside you stays empty. We are getting your experience ready.

marketwatch.com - China's Big Three Airlines Expect First-Half Losses to Widen on Higher Fuel Costs
China's Big Three Airlines Expect First-Half Losses to Widen on Higher Fuel Costs
MarketWatch

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…

viewfromthewing.com - Gary Leff - American Airlines Starts Charging Up To 40,000 More Miles Roundtrip For Japan Airlines Awards Without Warning
American Airlines Starts Charging Up To 40,000 More Miles Roundtrip For Japan Airlines Awards Without Warning
View from the Wing

Last week, American Airlines started charging more miles for award itineraries that include travel on Japan Airlines. This is either an unannounced devaluation, or a mistake in American's favor. Reader Tommy passes along this comparison of travel…

dailyrecord.co.uk - Eilidh Farquhar - Holidaymakers can avoid World Cup fever with airline's 'football free getaways
Holidaymakers can avoid World Cup fever with airline's 'football free getaways
Daily Record

Holidaymakers may have found another requirement to add to their accommodation check lists thanks to the World Cup. With many Brits having come down with a bad case of football fever over the past few months, quite a few people have been looking…

boardingarea.com - Kevincm - Vietnam Airlines strengthens services to Japan, South Korea and Taipei - Economy Class & Beyond
Vietnam Airlines strengthens services to Japan, South Korea and Taipei - Economy Class & Beyond
BoardingArea

With increased travel demand between Vietnam and Northeast Asia, Vietnam Airlines is expanding services on routes to Japan and South Korea. From Hanoi, Vietnam Airlines will increase the frequency on the Taipei route from 7 to 11 weekly flights. In…

nypost.com - Daniel Farr - United Airlines' cramped middle seat is getting a major makeover that flyers might actually love
United Airlines' cramped middle seat is getting a major makeover that flyers might actually love
New York Post

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…

forbes.com - Suzanne Rowan Kelleher - Canadian Visitors Are Slowly Returning To US-But Significantly Lag 2024 Volume
Canadian Visitors Are Slowly Returning To US-But Significantly Lag 2024 Volume
Forbes

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…

straitstimes.com - Pilot for Japan airline ANA jailed 20 months for groping flight attendant
Pilot for Japan airline ANA jailed 20 months for groping flight attendant
The Straits Times

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…

travelupdate.com - The Points Pundit - Enjoy 30% Off On Select Singapore Airlines Award Tickets For A Limited Time
Enjoy 30% Off On Select Singapore Airlines Award Tickets For A Limited Time
TravelUpdate

Disclosure: The Points Pundit receives NO compensation from credit card affiliate partnerships. This article is meant for information purposes only and doesn't constitute personal finance, legal, health or investment advice. Please consult a…

yahoo.com - Grace O'Donnell - Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures extend gains ahead of earnings, wholesale inflation data
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures extend gains ahead of earnings, wholesale inflation data
Yahoo!

LIVE Updated Today at 9:00 AM UTC US stock futures edged higher as investors awaited a second batch of inflation data to follow Tuesday's soft consumer price report and another wave of second quarter earnings. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial…

viewfromthewing.com - Gary Leff - American Airlines Says It Can Sell You First Class, Put You In Coach And Keep Most Of Your Money-But It's Backing Down
American Airlines Says It Can Sell You First Class, Put You In Coach And Keep Most Of Your Money-But It's Backing Down
View from the Wing

Last month I wrote how American Airlines had quietly changed its rules so that when they downgrade a passenger, such as from business class down to coach, they'll only refund 40% of the fare for that flight. The Department of Transportation says…

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