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Qantas launches Economy Plus paid extra‑legroom on 737, A220 and A321XLR from Feb 6, 2026

Qantas will roll out its paid 'Economy Plus' extra‑legroom product across Boeing 737, Airbus A220 and A321XLR aircraft from 6 February 2026, with bookings opening 2 February. The cabin adds increased seat pitch, more overhead baggage space and priority boarding on domestic, Trans‑Tasman and Pacific services.

2026-02-02T10:43:06.930075-08:00

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Kirby: AI 'tells you what you want to hear' as United presses AI into operations

2026-02-02T08:54:36.831051-08:00

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Viasat expands European Aviation Network to Serbia

2026-02-02T09:34:34.928070-08:00

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United marks Starlink rollout on 300+ regional jets with Super Bowl LX ad; service now on >25% of daily departures

2026-02-02T06:47:59.527398-08:00

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Qantas launches Economy Plus paid extra‑legroom on 737, A220 and A321XLR from Feb 6, 2026 Qantas will roll out its paid 'Economy Plus' extra‑legroom product across Boeing 737, Airbus A220 and A321XLR aircraft from 6 February 2026, with bookings opening 2 February. The cabin adds increased seat pitch, more overhead baggage space and priority boarding on domestic, Trans‑Tasman and Pacific services.

2026-02-02T10:43:06.930075-08:00

Qantas launches Economy Plus paid extra‑legroom on 737, A220 and A321XLR from Feb 6, 2026

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Viasat expands European Aviation Network to Serbia Viasat has added Serbia to its award‑winning European Aviation Network (EAN), extending the operator’s in‑flight connectivity coverage into Southeast Europe. The expansion makes EAN available to airlines and business aviation operators flying in Serbian airspace, boosting options for onboard Wi‑Fi services.

2026-02-02T09:34:34.928070-08:00

Viasat expands European Aviation Network to Serbia

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Kirby: AI 'tells you what you want to hear' as United presses AI into operations United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby acknowledged limits of AI, warning it can 'tell you what you want to hear', even as the carrier accelerates use of AI to boost operational efficiency across scheduling and mobile services. He framed the technology as a tool that needs careful oversight.

2026-02-02T08:54:36.831051-08:00

Kirby: AI 'tells you what you want to hear' as United presses AI into operations

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United marks Starlink rollout on 300+ regional jets with Super Bowl LX ad; service now on >25% of daily departures United Airlines is marking completion of SpaceX Starlink installations on more than 300 two‑class regional aircraft with a Super Bowl LX advertising spot. The carrier says Starlink now operates on over 25% of its daily departures after fitting most of its regional fleet in less than a year.

2026-02-02T06:47:59.527398-08:00

United marks Starlink rollout on 300+ regional jets with Super Bowl LX ad; service now on >25% of daily departures

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American Airlines flight attendants reject 'be like a palm tree' messaging amid mounting workplace frustrations American Airlines flight attendants have pushed back against company messaging urging crews to "be like a palm tree", calling the slogan dismissive amid persistent staffing pressures, long shifts and difficult working conditions. The reaction highlights growing morale problems among cabin crew.

2026-02-02T04:33:43.426266-08:00

American Airlines flight attendants reject 'be like a palm tree' messaging amid mounting workplace frustrations

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Next‑generation seats enable North American regional airlines' premium pivot North American regional carriers are adopting next‑generation seating to premiumize cabins as a survival strategy amid intense competition and shrinking route economics. Upgraded seats help differentiate product, unlock ancillary revenue streams and seat suppliers are becoming central partners in carriers' planning.

2026-02-02T03:54:30.977831-08:00

Next‑generation seats enable North American regional airlines' premium pivot

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Lufthansa begins business‑class retrofit across all eight A380s, work at Dresden; completion by mid‑2027 Lufthansa is retrofitting the business‑class cabins on all eight of its Airbus A380s, with work taking place at Elbe Flugzeugwerken in Dresden. The programme will install new premium seats across the fleet, the first aircraft is already in the shop and completion is scheduled by mid‑2027.

2026-02-01T13:34:01.072634-08:00

Lufthansa begins business‑class retrofit across all eight A380s, work at Dresden; completion by mid‑2027

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Passenger recounts agonizing pain during pressurization failure on United Boeing 737 A United Airlines passenger described agonizing pain and confusion during a cabin pressurization failure aboard a Boeing 737, reporting intense ear and sinus pain and disorientation as cabin pressure changed. The account raises immediate safety and operational questions; the airline and regulators have not yet released full details.

2026-02-01T11:14:16.415353-08:00

Passenger recounts agonizing pain during pressurization failure on United Boeing 737

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Qantas launches Economy Plus paid extra‑legroom on 737, A220 and A321XLR from Feb 6, 2026

Kirby: AI 'tells you what you want to hear' as United presses AI into operations

Viasat expands European Aviation Network to Serbia

United marks Starlink rollout on 300+ regional jets with Super Bowl LX ad; service now on >25% of daily departures

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