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American Airlines rolls out retrofitted Airbus A319/A320 cabins with more premium seating, XL bins, Starlink Wi‑Fi—and trade-off

American Airlines has begun deploying a new interior configuration for its Airbus A319 and A320 narrowbodies, aiming to add premium seats, upgraded finishes, and increased storage. The package includes Starlink connectivity and an elevated look designed to resemble newer widebody cabin styling, while omitting seatback screens and shifting to a SpaceFlex galley.

2026-06-23T09:56:07.045325-07:00

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Amadeus details how it will scale AI agents for travel “infinite search”

2026-06-23T13:26:07.785839-07:00

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Asiana Airlines to exit Star Alliance on Dec. 16, 2026, ahead of integration with Korean Air

2026-06-22T20:10:52.484981-07:00

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Korean Air and Delta expand seamless through-checked baggage via Incheon into Seattle and Los Angeles

2026-06-23T07:25:43.575087-07:00

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Amadeus details how it will scale AI agents for travel “infinite search” Amadeus travel president Decius Valmorbida tells Skift how the company plans to feed AI agents at scale to address the “infinite search” problem—turning open-ended queries into actionable travel results. The focus is on scalable data and agent enablement rather than point-solution chat.

2026-06-23T13:26:07.785839-07:00

Amadeus details how it will scale AI agents for travel “infinite search”

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American Airlines rolls out retrofitted Airbus A319/A320 cabins with more premium seating, XL bins, Starlink Wi‑Fi—and trade-off American Airlines has begun deploying a new interior configuration for its Airbus A319 and A320 narrowbodies, aiming to add premium seats, upgraded finishes, and increased storage. The package includes Starlink connectivity and an elevated look designed to resemble newer widebody cabin styling, while omitting seatback screens and shifting to a SpaceFlex galley.

2026-06-23T09:56:07.045325-07:00

American Airlines rolls out retrofitted Airbus A319/A320 cabins with more premium seating, XL bins, Starlink Wi‑Fi—and trade-off

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Korean Air and Delta expand seamless through-checked baggage via Incheon into Seattle and Los Angeles Korean Air and Delta have extended seamless baggage transfer to two additional U.S. gateways—Seoul–Los Angeles and Seoul–Seattle—allowing passengers connecting via Incheon (ICN) to skip the baggage recheck process. The change cuts transfer times by up to 20 minutes by automatically transferring checked bags to final destinations from June 23.

2026-06-23T07:25:43.575087-07:00

Korean Air and Delta expand seamless through-checked baggage via Incheon into Seattle and Los Angeles

Inflight Online

AI-enabled “intelligent cabin” brings high-performance connectivity and real-time passenger services to airline digital transfor The intelligent cabin is emerging as a new digital platform for airlines, using AI to power real-time passenger interactions, supported by high-performance connectivity and always-on cabin service capabilities. The model reframes cabin technology as a driver of broader airline digitalisation initiatives, not a standalone in-flight feature set.

2026-06-23T02:11:38.119456-07:00

AI-enabled “intelligent cabin” brings high-performance connectivity and real-time passenger services to airline digital transfor

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Asiana Airlines to exit Star Alliance on Dec. 16, 2026, ahead of integration with Korean Air Asiana Airlines will leave Star Alliance on 16 December 2026, ending its 23-year membership that began in 2003. The departure follows Asiana’s merger integration with Korean Air, a SkyTeam member, with the shift positioned as network realignment as the combination nears completion.

2026-06-22T20:10:52.484981-07:00

Asiana Airlines to exit Star Alliance on Dec. 16, 2026, ahead of integration with Korean Air

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United Airlines accelerates Starlink inflight Wi-Fi rollout with first widebody transatlantic service United Airlines flew its first Starlink-equipped transatlantic long-haul flight with a fitted Boeing 777-200 from Newark to London Heathrow (UA14) on June 22, extending Starlink internet service to its widebody network. The carrier is also accelerating a high-speed onboard Wi-Fi rollout for MileagePlus members, targeting mid-2027 completion across its entire widebody fleet.

2026-06-22T13:57:54.948523-07:00

United Airlines accelerates Starlink inflight Wi-Fi rollout with first widebody transatlantic service

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Gulfstream positions G300 and G800 cabin comfort push around passenger experience and onboard connectivity Gulfstream is highlighting cabin comfort, passenger experience and connectivity improvements across its ultra-long-range G800 and G300, framing the changes as differentiators for long-haul corporate travel. The effort underscores how the OEM is bundling comfort design with in-flight connectivity across its twin-jet fleet.

2026-06-22T02:11:44.153281-07:00

Gulfstream positions G300 and G800 cabin comfort push around passenger experience and onboard connectivity

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Etihad launches daily Airbus A380 service on Abu Dhabi–Tokyo Narita route Etihad Airways’ Airbus A380 has arrived at Tokyo Narita International Airport to begin daily A380 operations on the Abu Dhabi–Tokyo route. The move elevates capacity and underscores Etihad’s continued use of the superjumbo for its flagship long-haul market into Japan.

2026-06-21T22:26:35.644881-07:00

Etihad launches daily Airbus A380 service on Abu Dhabi–Tokyo Narita route

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American Airlines rolls out retrofitted Airbus A319/A320 cabins with more premium seating, XL bins, Starlink Wi‑Fi—and trade-off

Amadeus details how it will scale AI agents for travel “infinite search”

Asiana Airlines to exit Star Alliance on Dec. 16, 2026, ahead of integration with Korean Air

Korean Air and Delta expand seamless through-checked baggage via Incheon into Seattle and Los Angeles

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