For those flying on board IndiGo's Airbus A321XLRs, there's good news with the airline partnering with Bluebox Aviation Systems. IndiGo's In-Flight Entertainment, delivered with Bluebox's Blueview platform - Image, Bluebox Together, they plan to offer a next-generation digital in-flight experience. Powered by Blueview, Bluebox’s modular digital services platform, the system will be integrated as a line-fit solution on…

It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER resting at London Heathrow Airport on the hard stands between Terminal 3 and 5, a...

Esra'a Al Shafei spoke with The Reg about the spy tech 'global trade' interview  Digital rights activist Esra'a Al Shafei found FinFisher spyware on her device more than a decade ago. Now she's made it her mission to surveil the companies providing surveillanceware, their customers, and their funders.…

It’s time for another Snapshot, this time focusing on the passenger experience aboard British Airways 296 in World Traveller Plus (the Premium Economy Cabin) I’m sure you know how I do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the first time, I have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports—These are full, deep-dive reports that take you into the experience, the small things and the big things!

It's the weekend again, so it must be time for a news roundup. Yes, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Dandelion at the Liverpool Festival of Light Snapshots Some short-form writing from your author. There is one more snapshot, which should come out on Sunday. American Airlines 87 – London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare in Main Cabin Extra…

Qantas has been working with its suppliers on "Project Sunrise" - its plan to connect long-distance destinations with just one flight for some time. Well, that dream has been given form, with the first Airbus A350-1000ULR (Ultra Long Range) rolling out of the Airbus Final Assembly line. All the key airframe components, including the forward, centre and rear fuselage sections, have come together, along with the wings, tail section and landing gear, now attached, along with a few extra decals.

In the dim and distant past, one could convert Tesco Clubcard points into Avios. That's in the past for the United Kingdom, but for those with Irish Clubcards, a new partnership has been announced. Aer Lingus and Tesco Ireland have unveiled a new partnership that offers AerClub members the opportunity to turn their Tesco Clubcard vouchers into Avios…

It's not just British Airways that is going to pick Starlink by SpaceX for its connectivity solution - most of the airlines under the International Airlines Group (IAG) are following too. IAG's order will cover a strategic investment in wi-fi connectivity for 500+ aircraft. It will cover connectivity on aircraft operated by Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL and Vueling…

The 3,600-piece set will be available starting on November 28th, 2025, and includes nine minifigures with accessories.

British Airways is updating its In-Flight Connectivity solutions as part of a £7 billion transformation plan, with the carrier selecting SpaceX's Starlink connectivity solution. Starlink by SpaceX is a connectivity solution that operates in Low Earth Orbit, providing high-speed, low-latency connectivity and greater coverage. The airline will start its Starlink rollout in 2026. Once fully fitted, all customers, regardless of cabin, will have free access to the service for streaming, working, and keeping in touch, with no special login required.

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ZIM Aircraft Seating, which is best known for developing and manufacturing premium economy seats for airlines, is forecasting sales of €120 million for 2025 and expects to "double" that figure for ful...

Feds Announce Massive, Haphazard Cuts in Air Service Starting Tomorrow, and We Should All Be Angry

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government...

It’s time for another Snapshot, looking at the stay experience at the Holiday Inn Rosemont, near Chicago O'Hare International Airport.  I’m sure you know how I do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the first time, I have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports—These are full, deep-dive reports that take you into the experience, the small things and the big things!

London City Airport has long held out against charging for dropping off passengers at the East London Airport. Well, that's changing, with the airport planning to implement a drop-off charge. London City Airport will introduce a drop-off charge for all vehicles by the end of the year, bringing it into line with all other major UK airports, which already operate similar schemes.

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