United Airlines is adding live college and professional football to Starlink-equipped aircraft through a partnership with DISH. Passengers can watch games on seatback screens across nine major sports networks, including ABC, CBS, FOX and ESPN, bringing expanded live television to flights at 35,000 feet.
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ZIM Aircraft Seating is preparing for its next growth phase by seeking to double assembly-line capacity. The supplier, which specializes in premium-economy and economy seating, is expanding production capability to meet rising demand from aircraft manufacturers and airline customers.
Korean Air has begun migrating bookings and transitioning flight numbers as it prepares to integrate Asiana Airlines. The operational changes mark a key step before the combined airline’s official launch, moving the consolidation from corporate planning into customer-facing systems and day-to-day operations.
United Airlines is adding live college and professional football to Starlink-equipped aircraft through a partnership with DISH. Passengers can watch games on seatback screens across nine major sports networks, including ABC, CBS, FOX and ESPN, bringing expanded live television to flights at 35,000 feet.
Southwest Airlines CFO Tom Doxey said the carrier expects loyalty benefits from lounges it plans to open next year, as the airline seeks to attract more high-spend customers and strengthen the value of its customer proposition.
Etihad Airways unveiled a new A330neo cabin featuring four first-class suites and a new business-class seat as it expands premium service across shorter routes. The airline will also introduce its “Beyond Borders” lounge concept at a transformed London Heathrow facility beginning in summer 2027.
Lithium-battery incidents involving power banks aboard aircraft have increased 15%, prompting renewed advice on the risks and preparation needed to manage onboard fires or other battery-related events. The trend highlights an escalating operational and passenger-safety challenge as portable power use expands.
Incidents involving lithium batteries aboard aircraft increased 15% over the past year, with power banks now the largest source, according to David Wroth of UL Standards & Engagement. The trend highlights continuing risks from passenger-carried batteries and the need for effective onboard safety and handling measures.
American Airlines says roughly 30% of its seats now generate half of its revenue, highlighting the growing financial importance of premium demand. The imbalance underscores how airlines’ revenue performance is increasingly shaped by cabin mix and the ability to monetize higher-value seats.
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