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Aer Lingus debuts Starlink Wi‑Fi on Dublin–JFK and begins fleetwide rollout with free service

Aer Lingus has put its first Starlink‑equipped A330 (EI‑EIN) into service on the Dublin–New York JFK route, offering passengers free high‑speed Wi‑Fi across all cabins. Installation is underway across the fleet, with all long‑haul aircraft to be Starlink‑enabled by early next year.

2026-03-29T07:50:53.013360-07:00

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KLM unveils A350-900 cabin, initial routes and plan to replace A330s and 777-200ERs

2026-03-29T10:50:14.221033-07:00

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Seat architecture must be redesigned to integrate power and IFEC from the outset

2026-03-29T07:06:12.284677-07:00

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SWISS and SBB add Grindelwald to SWISS Air Rail intermodal network, now 25 destinations

2026-03-29T05:21:10.231897-07:00

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Gatwick tops London airports in ASQ 2025 passenger satisfaction rankings Gatwick Airport was ranked London’s top airport for overall passenger satisfaction in the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) 2025 survey. The result highlights Gatwick’s improved customer metrics in the latest industry benchmark and positions it ahead of other London airports on core passenger experience measures.

2026-03-29T15:27:20.921473-07:00

Gatwick tops London airports in ASQ 2025 passenger satisfaction rankings

Airways Magazine

KLM unveils A350-900 cabin, initial routes and plan to replace A330s and 777-200ERs KLM has revealed the cabin layout and initial routes for its incoming Airbus A350-900 and confirmed the type will progressively replace its A330-200, A330-300 and Boeing 777-200ER fleets over the coming years. The move reorganises KLM's long‑haul capacity and onboard product rollout.

2026-03-29T10:50:14.221033-07:00

KLM unveils A350-900 cabin, initial routes and plan to replace A330s and 777-200ERs

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Aer Lingus debuts Starlink Wi‑Fi on Dublin–JFK and begins fleetwide rollout with free service Aer Lingus has put its first Starlink‑equipped A330 (EI‑EIN) into service on the Dublin–New York JFK route, offering passengers free high‑speed Wi‑Fi across all cabins. Installation is underway across the fleet, with all long‑haul aircraft to be Starlink‑enabled by early next year.

2026-03-29T07:50:53.013360-07:00

Aer Lingus debuts Starlink Wi‑Fi on Dublin–JFK and begins fleetwide rollout with free service

Runway Girl

Seat architecture must be redesigned to integrate power and IFEC from the outset As in‑flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) and passenger power become core elements of the onboard product, seatmakers must redesign seating architecture to embed power and data provisioning from the outset. That integration changes seat interfaces, installation scopes and airline retrofit versus line‑fit planning.

2026-03-29T07:06:12.284677-07:00

Seat architecture must be redesigned to integrate power and IFEC from the outset

Breitflyte

SWISS and SBB add Grindelwald to SWISS Air Rail intermodal network, now 25 destinations SWISS and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) have added Grindelwald to their SWISS Air Rail intermodal partnership, expanding the integrated rail-to-air network to 25 destinations across Switzerland, Germany and Austria. The addition increases SWISS's coordinated rail connectivity to Swiss alpine locations for customers combining train and flight journeys.

2026-03-29T05:21:10.231897-07:00

SWISS and SBB add Grindelwald to SWISS Air Rail intermodal network, now 25 destinations

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UN aviation agency limits power banks to two per passenger on flights The UN aviation agency said new rules will limit portable power banks to two per passenger, effective Friday, and restrict their use during flight. The measure applies to rechargeable battery packs and establishes a formal passenger allowance for carriage and in‑flight handling.

2026-03-27T12:30:55.671224-07:00

UN aviation agency limits power banks to two per passenger on flights

Cranky Flier

United media day: cabin refreshes, CRJ200 makeover and ~250 jets due over two years At a media day United unveiled fleet-wide product and cabin refreshes — including an unexpected makeover of the CRJ200 — and confirmed it will accept roughly 250 new aircraft over the next two years as it accelerates a broad fleet and cabin overhaul.

2026-03-27T11:19:42.029125-07:00

United media day: cabin refreshes, CRJ200 makeover and ~250 jets due over two years

Runway Girl

AIX: How Aircraft Cabin Innovation Is Shifting Across Asia‑Pacific — Strategic Takeaways for Airlines and Suppliers Aircraft Interiors Expo revealed the forces reshaping cabin design across Asia‑Pacific — evolving passenger expectations, premium‑led seat strategies, digital IFEC integration and sustainable materials — and set out clear implications for airlines and suppliers operating in one of the world’s fastest‑changing aviation markets.

2026-03-27T09:50:34.670486-07:00

AIX: How Aircraft Cabin Innovation Is Shifting Across Asia‑Pacific — Strategic Takeaways for Airlines and Suppliers

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Aer Lingus debuts Starlink Wi‑Fi on Dublin–JFK and begins fleetwide rollout with free service

KLM unveils A350-900 cabin, initial routes and plan to replace A330s and 777-200ERs

Seat architecture must be redesigned to integrate power and IFEC from the outset

SWISS and SBB add Grindelwald to SWISS Air Rail intermodal network, now 25 destinations

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