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American Airlines to equip 500+ narrowbodies with SpaceX Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi starting Q1 2027

American Airlines says it will install Starlink inflight internet across more than 500 narrowbody aircraft beginning in the first quarter of 2027. The rollout targets domestic and short-haul international routes, as American positions ultra-fast, free onboard Wi‑Fi as a passenger-experience differentiator.

2026-05-26T08:22:45.106298-07:00

Satellite Evolution

Eutelsat and Anuvu sign new multi-year GEO capacity deal for EUTELSAT 10B inflight connectivity and IFE

2026-05-26T03:01:58.037140-07:00

Wall Street Journal

Delta ramps staffing to stabilize a rising wave of flight cancellations

2026-05-26T02:45:48.449488-07:00

Reuters

AGCM opens antitrust probe into easyJet’s alleged misleading checked-baggage pricing

2026-05-26T01:02:18.487723-07:00

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American Airlines to equip 500+ narrowbodies with SpaceX Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi starting Q1 2027 American Airlines says it will install Starlink inflight internet across more than 500 narrowbody aircraft beginning in the first quarter of 2027. The rollout targets domestic and short-haul international routes, as American positions ultra-fast, free onboard Wi‑Fi as a passenger-experience differentiator.

2026-05-26T08:22:45.106298-07:00

American Airlines to equip 500+ narrowbodies with SpaceX Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi starting Q1 2027

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Air India extends Maharaja Club to Air India Express flights, pulling the low-cost unit deeper into the group’s loyalty flywheel Air India has extended its Maharaja Club loyalty program to flights operated by Air India Express. The move integrates the low-cost subsidiary’s earning and redemption under the group’s primary frequent-flyer brand, tightening customer lock-in across the Air India network.

2026-05-26T04:26:16.230026-07:00

Air India extends Maharaja Club to Air India Express flights, pulling the low-cost unit deeper into the group’s loyalty flywheel

Satellite Evolution

Eutelsat and Anuvu sign new multi-year GEO capacity deal for EUTELSAT 10B inflight connectivity and IFE Eutelsat and Anuvu have agreed a new multi-year contract for capacity on EUTELSAT 10B, covering both high-speed inflight connectivity and inflight entertainment services. The deal supports Anuvu’s technology delivery for airlines and VIP/VVIP aircraft, alongside broader mobility market use cases.

2026-05-26T03:01:58.037140-07:00

Eutelsat and Anuvu sign new multi-year GEO capacity deal for EUTELSAT 10B inflight connectivity and IFE

Wall Street Journal

Delta ramps staffing to stabilize a rising wave of flight cancellations Delta’s flight cancellations have mounted, prompting the carrier to step up staffing to improve schedule reliability. The move underscores how personnel and operational execution are now central to Delta’s ability to protect performance for passengers and manage hub complexity.

2026-05-26T02:45:48.449488-07:00

Delta ramps staffing to stabilize a rising wave of flight cancellations

Reuters

AGCM opens antitrust probe into easyJet’s alleged misleading checked-baggage pricing Italy’s antitrust authority (AGCM) has opened an investigation into easyJet over alleged deceptive baggage-fee practices. Regulators say the carrier’s online and app pricing for checked luggage may mislead customers during the add-on purchase process.

2026-05-26T01:02:18.487723-07:00

AGCM opens antitrust probe into easyJet’s alleged misleading checked-baggage pricing

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Jeju Air restarts Seoul Incheon–Jeju after Jeju Province pushes MLT reinstate unprofitable domestic route Jeju Air resumed its Seoul Incheon–Jeju domestic service on May 12, 2026, after Jeju Province—an airline shareholder—asked South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to reinstate the historically unprofitable link. The return highlights the growing role of regional stakeholders in route decisions.

2026-05-25T20:16:46.478339-07:00

Jeju Air restarts Seoul Incheon–Jeju after Jeju Province pushes MLT reinstate unprofitable domestic route

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Qatar Airways unveils FIFA World Cup 2026 Boeing 777-300ER livery (A7-BEH) for tournament kickoff Qatar Airways has unveiled a FIFA World Cup 2026 special livery on a Boeing 777-300ER—registration A7-BEH—repainted in World Cup colors and positioned as a high-visibility “rolling billboard.” The aircraft ties to Qatar Airways’ role as Official Airline Partner for the 2026 tournament.

2026-05-25T14:47:22.179591-07:00

Qatar Airways unveils FIFA World Cup 2026 Boeing 777-300ER livery (A7-BEH) for tournament kickoff

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United Airlines pilot threatened FBI involvement after passengers flagged an antisemitic in-flight Wi-Fi hotspot name A United Airlines pilot reportedly threatened to call the FBI and have passengers’ phones searched after travelers noticed an antisemitic name tied to the aircraft’s in-flight Wi-Fi hotspot. The incident raised an immediate security concern focused on how onboard connectivity identifiers are displayed and monitored.

2026-05-25T09:26:10.914778-07:00

United Airlines pilot threatened FBI involvement after passengers flagged an antisemitic in-flight Wi-Fi hotspot name

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American Airlines to equip 500+ narrowbodies with SpaceX Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi starting Q1 2027

Eutelsat and Anuvu sign new multi-year GEO capacity deal for EUTELSAT 10B inflight connectivity and IFE

Delta ramps staffing to stabilize a rising wave of flight cancellations

AGCM opens antitrust probe into easyJet’s alleged misleading checked-baggage pricing

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