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• Seth Miller
Royal Brunei Airlines has completed installation of SES-powered RB SkyConnect inflight Wi-Fi across its seven Airbus A320neo aircraft. The multi-orbit connectivity service gives the airline’s full A320neo fleet an upgraded onboard internet offering as it develops its connected travel experience.
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United Airlines is offering eligible Delta Air Lines and American Airlines frequent-flyer members a status match, including an accelerated path to Premier 1K and status potentially valid through January 2028. The campaign highlights United’s Starlink Wi-Fi advantage and follows controversy involving Delta CEO Ed Bastian’s comments about Elon Musk.
Royal Brunei Airlines has completed installation of SES-powered RB SkyConnect inflight Wi-Fi across its seven Airbus A320neo aircraft. The multi-orbit connectivity service gives the airline’s full A320neo fleet an upgraded onboard internet offering as it develops its connected travel experience.
ACI EUROPE, Amadeus, IATA, IDEMIA Public Security and SITA have formed a coalition urging EU policymakers to preserve voluntary, secure biometric travel services in the Digital Omnibus. The group says the framework should support smoother journeys while protecting passenger choice and privacy.
United Airlines will introduce three fare tiers for United First and United Business on domestic and short-haul international routes, according to an internal announcement. The move expands the carrier’s premium-fare structure across shorter-haul markets, giving customers additional purchase options within its premium cabins.
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.
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Flydubai flight FZ1073, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv, diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after a reported cockpit altercation in which the co-pilot allegedly attacked the pilot and attempted to crash the aircraft. Other pilots and passengers reportedly helped secure the aircraft and complete the landing.
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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