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British Airways becomes first UK airline to fly commercially with Starlink — 787‑8 (G‑ZBJJ) retrofitted

British Airways has begun commercial service with SpaceX Starlink after retrofitting a Boeing 787‑8 (G‑ZBJJ) with the new antenna, offering free, ultra‑fast inflight Wi‑Fi. The carrier has released rollout details for the installation but has not published a wider fleet timetable or scope.

2026-03-19T01:58:36.007452-07:00

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Vueling selects Viasat to roll out free BYOD in‑flight entertainment and moving‑map

2026-03-19T02:59:13.835005-07:00

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Travelers reroute from UAE as Delta books surge; premium fares and Hyatt's U.S. push reshape demand

2026-03-18T19:20:35.376145-07:00

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Delta A350 Diverts to Anchorage After Passenger Allegedly Assaults Flight Attendant, Uses Racial Slur; Arrest Made

2026-03-18T09:22:31.576221-07:00

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Vueling selects Viasat to roll out free BYOD in‑flight entertainment and moving‑map Vueling has launched a free bring‑your‑own‑device in‑flight entertainment and moving‑map service powered by Viasat. The IAG‑owned, Spain‑based low‑cost carrier says the BYOD platform delivers streaming entertainment, informational experiences and a real‑time moving map to passengers' personal devices across its network.

2026-03-19T02:59:13.835005-07:00

Vueling selects Viasat to roll out free BYOD in‑flight entertainment and moving‑map

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British Airways becomes first UK airline to fly commercially with Starlink — 787‑8 (G‑ZBJJ) retrofitted British Airways has begun commercial service with SpaceX Starlink after retrofitting a Boeing 787‑8 (G‑ZBJJ) with the new antenna, offering free, ultra‑fast inflight Wi‑Fi. The carrier has released rollout details for the installation but has not published a wider fleet timetable or scope.

2026-03-19T01:58:36.007452-07:00

British Airways becomes first UK airline to fly commercially with Starlink — 787‑8 (G‑ZBJJ) retrofitted

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Travelers reroute from UAE as Delta books surge; premium fares and Hyatt's U.S. push reshape demand The Middle East crisis is redirecting travel away from UAE hubs and reshaping global demand patterns, with Delta reporting surging bookings and premium passengers helping carriers offset higher jet‑fuel costs. Hospitality group Hyatt is accelerating expansion into underserved U.S. markets to capture redistributed leisure demand.

2026-03-18T19:20:35.376145-07:00

Travelers reroute from UAE as Delta books surge; premium fares and Hyatt's U.S. push reshape demand

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Skytrax 2026: Singapore Changi retains World’s Best Airport as regional winners include Vancouver and Santiago Singapore Changi retained the Skytrax World’s Best Airport 2026 crown at awards presented at PTE World in London on March 18 — the 14th time Changi has won. Regional honours included Vancouver (Best in North America, 10th globally) and Santiago (Best Airport Staff, South America); Hamad Airport withdrew.

2026-03-18T12:27:39.912674-07:00

Skytrax 2026: Singapore Changi retains World’s Best Airport as regional winners include Vancouver and Santiago

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Do loyalty‑member gains lower airlines’ customer acquisition costs? Airlines increasingly cite rising loyalty‑programme memberships as evidence of stronger engagement, yet the key question remains whether those gains actually reduce the marginal cost to acquire the next customer. This piece examines whether membership growth translates into measurable cuts in customer‑acquisition expense and better unit economics.

2026-03-18T10:19:05.049554-07:00

Do loyalty‑member gains lower airlines’ customer acquisition costs?

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Delta A350 Diverts to Anchorage After Passenger Allegedly Assaults Flight Attendant, Uses Racial Slur; Arrest Made Delta Flight 69, an Airbus A350 from Seattle to Taipei, diverted to Anchorage after a passenger allegedly grabbed a flight attendant, used a racial slur and threatened violence. The cockpit was locked down, the crew made an emergency landing, and federal authorities took the passenger into custody.

2026-03-18T09:22:31.576221-07:00

Delta A350 Diverts to Anchorage After Passenger Allegedly Assaults Flight Attendant, Uses Racial Slur; Arrest Made

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Qatar and Etihad relax frequent‑flyer rules as Iran‑related airspace disruptions hit Gulf travel Qatar Airways and Etihad have eased loyalty‑program requirements after Iran‑related airspace closures and widespread flight disruptions. Qatar’s Privilege Club extended status and offered relief for members affected by a roughly 20‑day operational suspension; Etihad Guest cut tier‑qualification thresholds by 25%.

2026-03-18T08:20:12.342818-07:00

Qatar and Etihad relax frequent‑flyer rules as Iran‑related airspace disruptions hit Gulf travel

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Lufthansa launches personalized BABOR skincare amenity kits for long‑haul First and Business under FOX Lufthansa will roll out personalized amenity kits featuring German skincare brand BABOR, letting First and Business passengers choose tailored products on long‑haul flights. First Class service begins late March, with Business Class enhancements following in early May as part of the Future Onboard Experience (FOX) program.

2026-03-18T07:54:01.959599-07:00

Lufthansa launches personalized BABOR skincare amenity kits for long‑haul First and Business under FOX

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British Airways becomes first UK airline to fly commercially with Starlink — 787‑8 (G‑ZBJJ) retrofitted

Vueling selects Viasat to roll out free BYOD in‑flight entertainment and moving‑map

Travelers reroute from UAE as Delta books surge; premium fares and Hyatt's U.S. push reshape demand

Delta A350 Diverts to Anchorage After Passenger Allegedly Assaults Flight Attendant, Uses Racial Slur; Arrest Made

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