Articles tagged “in-flight entertainment”

News Blog

IDEAS: Qatar Airways Goes Organic with New Onboard Menu

Qatar Airways is introducing a range of new onboard menu items that have been sourced from organic farms in Qatar, in celebration of EXPO 2023 taking place in Doha. Expo 2023 Doha, which is running through March 2024, celebrates the theme of 'Green Desert, Better Environment,' and aims to promote sustainable innovations. Credit: Qatar Airways…

Adam Stacey | 4 weeks ago

News Blog

IDEAS: Air Canada Unveils Upgraded Airbus A321

Air Canada has unveiled the first of its upgraded Airbus A321’s, featuring a host of new features that have been implemented to improve ‘customer comfort’. Credit: Air Canada The new aircraft, which has been redesigned from nose to tail, features a new cabin interior along with a range of new technologies, including a new in-flight…

Adam Stacey | 2 months ago

News Blog

IDEAS: In-Flight Entertainment Gets a 4K Upgrade

Panasonic Avionics has introduced a range of new 4K OLED monitors for First and Business Class cabins, with United having recently announced that they plan to install the system on select new long haul aircrafts beginning in 2025. Credit: Panasonic Avionics The new monitors, which form part of the Astrova In-flight entertainment (IFE) lineup, come in…

Adam Stacey | 6 months ago

Hotels

The Hotel Wellness Strategies That Work

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at hotels and wellness profits, Viator and GetYourGuide comps, and evolving in-flight entertainment.

Rashaad Jorden | 6 months ago

The Hotel Wellness Strategies That Work

Airlines

In-Flight Entertainment Advances Provide Boost to Airlines

In-flight entertainment has long been a critical part of airlines' efforts to attract travelers, and the increasingly lucrative sector is poised to provide major carriers more opportunities to stand out from rivals.

Rashaad Jorden | 6 months ago

In-Flight Entertainment Advances Provide Boost to Airlines

Online Travel

Intelsat Makes $400 Million Bid for Gogo’s In-Flight Wi-Fi Service From Bankruptcy

New owner Intelsat will need to invest in Gogo's internet services. Airline customers like Delta are impatient with Gogo's capacity to meet their needs.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Intelsat Makes $400 Million Bid for Gogo’s In-Flight Wi-Fi Service From Bankruptcy

Coronavirus

Gogo in Talks to Sell Its In-Flight Wi-Fi Business

Let's hope the deal talks will go faster than Wi-Fi aboard a plane.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Gogo in Talks to Sell Its In-Flight Wi-Fi Business

Luxury

Meditation Apps Battle for Airline Partners

If you think about it, airlines and meditation apps make a perfect pairing. Headspace currently has a stronghold when it comes to in-flight meditation, but the new Inscape and JetBlue partnership could chip away at its dominance.

Leslie Barrie, Skift | 4 years ago

Meditation Apps Battle for Airline Partners

Airlines

Gogo Replaces CEO With Its Largest Shareholder

Something seems off about this. Yes, Gogo CEO Michael Small probably had to go. But shouldn't the company have chosen a new CEO with a background in telecommunications?

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

Gogo Replaces CEO With Its Largest Shareholder

Airlines

Domestic In-Flight Entertainment Is Now Free on American, Delta and United

With American Airlines capitulating, in-flight entertainment on all three legacy carriers is now completely free. The next phase of competition will likely revolve around the quality of that content with each airline trying to out-do the other.

Grant Martin, Skift | 7 years ago

Domestic In-Flight Entertainment Is Now Free on American, Delta and United