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The airline passenger experience association has joined aviation leaders calling on Congress to fund the $30 billion Modern Skies Act. The proposed investment would modernize the U.S. air traffic control system and improve the passenger experience.
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The airline passenger experience association has joined aviation leaders calling on Congress to fund the $30 billion Modern Skies Act. The proposed investment would modernize the U.S. air traffic control system and improve the passenger experience.
British Airways has restarted its rollout of free, ultra-fast Starlink in-flight Wi‑Fi after a nearly four-month pause during the peak summer travel period. Airbus A350s are now among the aircraft being equipped first, providing an updated view of the airline’s installation priorities.
Transportation Security Administration officers checking passenger IDs at U.S. airport security checkpoints will no longer be allowed to sit. The policy is intended to make the first checkpoint interaction more welcoming, but a major union has raised concerns about ergonomics and worker safety.
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Alaska Air Group plans to join American Airlines’ joint business arrangements as both carriers confront rising costs and intense competition. Separately, Alaska is positioning Boeing 737 MAX 10s, 787s and Hawaiian’s A330s for a premium push, including lie-flat suites and premium-economy cabins beginning in 2028.
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VietJet plans to equip an initial 120 aircraft with Starlink inflight connectivity, even though the satellite operator lacks landing rights in China and India. The selection underscores the operational and regulatory constraints airlines face when deploying satellite-based passenger connectivity across international networks.
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A Delta Air Lines flight from Barcelona to Boston diverted to Porto, Portugal, after smoke filled the cabin while the aircraft was crossing the Atlantic at 32,000 feet. Reports said 11 to 14 people were treated for smoke inhalation, with three or four passengers taken to hospitals.
Renewed activity at Mount Etna has forced Catania Airport to suspend flights as volcanic ash affects operations. Airlines have diverted or canceled services, creating immediate disruption for passengers and carriers serving Sicily.
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