Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
British Airways has finished installing Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi across its fleet of 18 Airbus A350s. The airline says the service is free and ultra-fast, making connectivity available to passengers on every A350 flight.
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British Airways has finished installing Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi across its fleet of 18 Airbus A350s. The airline says the service is free and ultra-fast, making connectivity available to passengers on every A350 flight.
United Airlines plans to open its largest airport lounge, a 54,000-square-foot facility, at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The lounge is part of a broader $2.6 billion overhaul of the airport, a major hub for the carrier.
EL AL says it will introduce Jo Malone London amenity kits, bedding developed with Israeli brand TAKEANAP and updated inflight dining as part of a passenger-experience refresh. The airline’s announcement, dated Oct. 21, says the dining changes will begin in November 2026.
Stellar Entertainment plans to present its Cosmo AI product, new digital tools and expanded media and audio capabilities at APEX FTE EXPO 2026 in Singapore. The announcement points to a continued focus on digital and content offerings within the onboard passenger experience.
American Airlines has received the first Embraer E175 fitted with RECARO’s new-generation R2 passenger seats, becoming the first U.S. carrier to introduce the seats on the regional jet. The delivery marks a cabin update for the airline’s E175 fleet, though the reports do not specify how many aircraft will receive the seats.
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United reported third-quarter revenue of $17.88 billion, but adjusted pretax profit fell nearly 9% and non-GAAP EPS of $2.54 missed estimates. The airline expects fourth-quarter revenue growth above 20% year over year, yet higher fuel costs are weighing on its profit forecast, which falls short of Wall Street expectations.
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The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is moving ahead with a 37,000-square-foot premium terminal at Washington Dulles, with daa International contracted to develop, lease and operate the facility. The airport says it is responding to demand for upscale travel; pricing for commercial passengers has not been confirmed.
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United Airlines is highlighting progress in its Starlink aircraft upgrade program through the number of daily departures equipped with the service, rather than a fleet-wide installation count. The airline also has a plan to accelerate the rollout, though the available report provides no timing or deployment figures.
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