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Asiana Airlines to exit Star Alliance on 16 December 2026, ahead of Korean Air–Asiana merger integration

Asiana Airlines will leave Star Alliance at midnight on 16 December 2026, ending a 23-year membership that began in 2003. The timing is tied to Korean Air’s planned integration of Asiana into SkyTeam through its rival-alliance platform, with the merger effective the following day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 16 December 2026, ahead of Korean Air–Asiana merger integration Asiana Airlines will leave Star Alliance at midnight on 16 December 2026, ending a 23-year membership that began in 2003. The timing is tied to Korean Air’s planned integration of Asiana into SkyTeam through its rival-alliance platform, with the merger effective the following day.

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

Asiana Airlines to exit Star Alliance on 16 December 2026, ahead of Korean Air–Asiana merger integration

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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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AirAsia and AirAsia X plan August capacity rebuild and fare cuts as jet fuel eases AirAsia says it will restore full flight capacity by August, adding routes and reducing fares as jet fuel prices decline. The group reiterates its London plan via Bahrain is “still on,” with relaunch activity targeted for August “some time,” while it urges governments to avoid additional tax increases.

2026-06-21T21:24:30.175289-07:00

AirAsia and AirAsia X plan August capacity rebuild and fare cuts as jet fuel eases

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Qatar Airways appoints new COO and Chief Customer Officer to drive next-phase operational and customer-experience growth Qatar Airways says it has restored its network to 85% of pre-COVID levels and has created two new senior roles focused on operations and customer experience. The leadership expansion is intended to support the carrier’s next phase of growth as it scales services toward summer 2026.

2026-06-21T14:26:38.252851-07:00

Qatar Airways appoints new COO and Chief Customer Officer to drive next-phase operational and customer-experience growth

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United yanks its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with Polaris Studio/Elevate interiors after repeated operational and maintenance United Airlines has pulled its first Boeing 787-9 featuring the carrier’s “United Elevated” cabin concept and new Polaris business suites from service after repeated mechanical and operational disruptions. The Dreamliner is now reportedly headed back to Boeing for remedial work following multiple cancellations, passenger-free ferry flights, and extended maintenance stops.

2026-06-19T20:53:36.886933-07:00

United yanks its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with Polaris Studio/Elevate interiors after repeated operational and maintenance

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Asiana Airlines to exit Star Alliance on 16 December 2026, ahead of Korean Air–Asiana merger integration

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

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

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

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