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AdvertisementPlus, I'm not convinced that Frontier and Spirit's recent addition of "premium" perks will give either a competitive edge. Frontier and Spirit offer 28 inches of pitch, while coach seats on all three mainline carriers start at 30 inches. AdvertisementAmerican Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines recognized the budget competition years ago and created their own version of a cheap ticket: basic economy. ULCCs are not always cheaper once you do the mathIn my experience, mainline tickets are sometimes cheaper than Frontier or Spirit. Spirit has dropped all change and cancel fees, and Frontier is adding business-class-like seats to lure in more premium travelers.
Persons: , I've, I'm, Taylor Rains, mainlines, it's, Scott Kirby, LaGuardia Organizations: Service, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Business, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Mobile, LaGuardia Airport, Delta, Google, United, Spirit Locations: Delta, Orlando
Passengers on a Boeing 737 Max-8 plane during a United Airlines flight departing from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, New Jersey, US, on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Now playing on United Airlines ' seat-back screens: personalized ads. The carrier on Friday said it launched a media platform to serve travelers personalized advertisements on seat-back screens and in its app, among other platforms, as it seeks to leverage customer data. Customers can opt out of seeing targeted ads through a United web page, and United says advertisers can't access customers' personally identifiable information, the airline said. "There is the potential for 3.5 hours of attention per traveler, based on average flight time," United said.
Persons: Richard Nunn, United's Organizations: Boeing, Max, United Airlines, Newark Liberty International Airport, Kinective, Norwegian Cruise, Resorts, TelevisaUnivision, JPMorgan Chase, United, Delta Air Lines Locations: Newark , New Jersey, US, United
The two aviation powerhouses recently joined forces to reimagine the future of airplane TV and movie-viewing, via a swanky concept called MAYA. MAYA, which stands for “Most Advanced Yet Achievable,” is an ergonomic business class seat that comes equipped with an Astrova Curve 45-inch ultra-wide, ultra-high-definition OLED display. Collins Aerospace/Panasonic AvionicsThe screen syncs up with passengers’ personal devices, offering an impressive headphone-less audio system. Collins Aerospace/Panasonic AvionicsNot only is MAYA’s curved screen three times larger than classic business class seat options, Panasonic also envisages the seat offering an Ultra-Widescreen CinemaScope (21:9) display – a screen format more commonly found in cinemas. With that in mind, Masson calls the screen the “cinematic centerpiece” of MAYA’s design, but stresses the screen’s not only designed for movies.
Persons: you’ve, Andrew Masson, ” Collins, Masson, , Organizations: CNN, Collins Aerospace, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Aircraft Interiors, AIX, CNN Travel Locations: Hamburg, Germany
I recently flew back-to-back on American Airlines and Delta Air Lines in domestic economy. Delta has better WiFi options, but I prefer the in-flight entertainment set-up on American. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThere were few flight options out of the tiny Tallassee, Florida, regional airport I lived near growing up, but my family mostly flew Delta Air Lines. However, Delta recently changed its SkyMiles program to rely on money spent rather than miles flown — pointing to a desire to attract more high-dollar travelers.
Persons: Organizations: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Service, Business Locations: Delta, Florida
Qatar Airways is 2024's "Airline of the Year," according to AirlineRatings.com. This year's list is again dominated by Middle Eastern and Asia-Pacific carriers, though Europe's Air France/KLM entered the ranking at No. The complete top 25 list of premium airlines for 2024, according to AirlineRatings.com, is as follows:1. American AirlinesIn an article announcing the ranking, AirlineRatings.com Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas said "Qatar Airways came out number one in many key areas although it was a very close scoring for the top ten." Qatar Airways also won the "Best Business Class" category for the fifth time in a row, while Singapore Airlines was named "Best First Class" and Air New Zealand for "Best Economy Class."
Persons: Geoffrey Thomas Organizations: Qatar Airways, Air New, Europe's Air France, KLM, Korean, Cathay Pacific Airways, Air New Zealand, Emirates, Air France, All Nippon Airways, Etihad Airways, Qantas, Virgin, Vietnam Airlines, Singapore Airlines, TAP, JAL, Alaska Airlines, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, IGA Group, British Airways, Air Canada, Delta Air, United Airlines, American Airlines, Flight Entertainment, Doha's Qatar Airways, Dubai's, Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways Locations: Doha, Air New Zealand, Eastern, Asia, Pacific, Virgin Australia, TAP Portugal, Swiss, Iberia, Dubai's Emirates
New York CNN —If you took an American Airlines flight in the 1960s, you’d be wined and dined from the Coach-class “Royal Coachman” menu. “Meal service was once a point of pride,” said Henry Harteveldt, who covers the travel industry for Atmosphere Research Group. Meal service was a big focus of [competition] because entertainment options were more limited,” Harteveldt said. The September 11 attacks accelerated the decline of free airline meals. Airline meals had been the brunt of jokes and criticism for decades, but now people miss them.
Persons: you’d, , Henry Harteveldt, Peter Stackpole, Robert Crandall, Blaise Waguespack, It’s, Beef, ” Harteveldt, Rob Welham, Molly Brandt Organizations: New, New York CNN, American Airlines, Atmosphere Research, Pan American Airline, Shutterstock Airlines, Carriers, Singapore Airlines, Michelin, Embry, Riddle Aeronautical University, , Smithsonian, ” Airlines, “ Airlines, British Airways, Camera, Airlines, Continental Airlines, North America, mojo Locations: New York, Daytona Beach , Florida, Delta, North
But seriously folks ... it's just an iPad ad. AdvertisementThere's been a huge backlash to the ad Apple put out this week to promote its updated iPads. In the ad, a hydraulic press squishes a piano, trumpet, books, paint cans — and then reveals the new iPad Pro. A YouTube channel dedicated to hydraulic press crush videos has more than 9 million followers. Let's say OpenAI made an ad crushing up books, newspapers, and magazines and then revealed the ChatGPT logo.
Persons: Apple, it's, , There's, Steve wouldn't, Paul Graham, Steve Jobs, Let's, It's, OpenAI, they've Organizations: Service, Apple, YouTube
Avelo Airlines continues to expand its fleet and routes, adding 10 new destinations on May 1. As Avelo strives for its third profitable quarter, the CEO says the airline is focused on itself. AdvertisementWhen low-cost newcomer Avelo Airlines launched its first flight three years ago, it had just three Boeing 737 Next-Generation jetliners and served 11 West Coast destinations. Business Insider spoke to Avelo CEO Andrew Levy about what makes the growing airline different from other low-costs and what customers can expect on board its planes. Avelo Airlines' route map.
Persons: Avelo, , Andrew Levy, Jim Olson, Louis, Walt, we've, Levy, Joe Scarnici Avelo, he's Organizations: Avelo Airlines, Service, Boeing, Alaska Airlines, Business, Concord, Houston Hobby, Walt Disney, Universal Studios, Delta, Avelo, JetBlue Airways, Airlines, BI, Frontier Locations: Burbank , California, Sonoma County, Boise, Idaho, Montana, Albany, Atlanta, Charlotte , North Carolina, Destin, Knoxville, Lakeland, Central Florida, Miami, St, Traverse City , Michigan, Orlando, New Haven, Connecticut, New York City, Hartford, Boston, Alaska
The Comfortable Problem of Mid TV
  + stars: | 2024-04-27 | by ( James Poniewozik | ) www.nytimes.com   time to read: +1 min
A few years ago, “Atlanta” and “PEN15” were teaching TV new tricks. In “PEN15,” Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle created a minutely observed, universal-yet-specific picture of adolescent awkwardness. In February, Glover and Erskine returned in the action thriller “Mr. But I would never have wasted an episode of “Atlanta” or “PEN15” on in-flight entertainment. Keri Russell, a ruthless and complicated Russian spy in “The Americans,” is now in “The Diplomat,” a forgettably fun dramedy.
Persons: PEN15, ” Donald Glover, ” Maya Erskine, Anna Konkle, Glover, Erskine, Smith, Keri Russell, , Natasha Lyonne, ” Idris Elba, Stringer Bell, Organizations: Atlanta, Amazon Prime Locations: Atlanta, America, The, Russian
New regulations will require airlines to provide refunds for delayed or canceled flights. The refunds, which airlines have to implement over the next six to 12 months, must be automatic and prompt. AdvertisementAirlines are going to be required to provide automatic refunds for delayed or canceled flights under new Department of Transportation regulations, announced on Wednesday . The checked bag isn't delivered within 15 hours of an international flight that's 12 hours long or less arriving at the gate. The checked bag isn't delivered within 30 hours of an international flight that's more than 12 hours long arriving at the gate.
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Airlines must start providing passengers with automatic refunds when flights are delayed or canceled. New regulations announced Wednesday mean passengers can also get automatic refunds on delayed baggage. AdvertisementAirlines are to be required to provide passengers with "prompt" automatic refunds when their flights are delayed or canceled under a new rule from the Department of Transportation, announced on Wednesday. This includes domestic flights delayed by more than three hours and international flights delayed by more than six hours. AdvertisementMany passengers have previously spoken to Business Insider about their troubles getting compensation for delayed and canceled flights and lost luggage.
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download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Before I share how I survived my 15-hour flight, I have to let you in on my personal Q2 challenge: I'm determined to eat less ultra-processed foods. Now the city has reimagined itself as a tourist destination, with a waterpark, an artificial beach, and a golf course. According to one estimate, Americans actually have about four to six hours of leisure time every day. AdvertisementSee the full listMore of this week's top reads:The Insider Today team: Joi-Marie McKenzie, editor-in-chief, in New York.
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A British Airways passenger says he had to sit in a seat with no headrest for seven hours. AdvertisementA British man said British Airways left him to sit in a seat with a missing headrest, leaving a one-inch bolt exposed, for a seven-hour flight, UK-based Kennedy News first reported. Last year, it was reported that British Airways was testing out not loading flights with meals for every passenger to avoid food waste. Previous catering issues have meant that one British Airways flight took off on a 12-hour journey without any meals and had to serve passengers KFC. A spokesperson for British Airways told Business Insider: "We are sorry for our customers' experience and have been in touch with them to apologise and resolve the matter."
Persons: headrest, , Kennedy Organizations: British Airways, Service, Kennedy News, Heathrow Airport, KFC, Business Locations: London, Toronto
Birgir Jónsson is the CEO of Play, an Icelandic airline offering cheap transatlantic flights. Jónsson told BI how Play keeps costs low, and how important volcanoes are to Icelandic tourism. From 2014 to 2015, he was the deputy CEO of Wow Air, an Icelandic ultra-low-cost carrier that went bankrupt in 2019. AdvertisementHis foray into the sector began as CEO of Iceland Express, which was acquired by Wow. While other airlines had to avoid the country's airspace — lengthening journey times — Play got planes at discount prices.
Persons: , Jónsson, Icelandair, it's, York's, New Orleans —, Etienne De Malglaive, Los Angeles —, They're Organizations: Jónsson, Service, Wow, Iceland Express, Icelandic Post, Southwest, Ryanair, York's Stewart, Airbus, North, British Airways Flight, Nasdaq, Russia Locations: Icelandic, Europe, New York, London, Reykjavík, Romanian, Manhattan, Iceland, New Orleans, Eyjafjallajökull, India, Los Angeles, California, Dubai, Russia
And most important of all, how does a toilet work at 40,000 feet? Matthias Balk/dpa/picture alliance/Getty ImagesUsing water to flush airplane toilets is a no go because of aircraft weight restrictions. When you press the flush button, a valve opens at the bottom of the toilet bowl, connecting it to a pipe below. Airplanes have never deliberately shot their toilet waste into the atmosphere, not even in the old days, says Jones. The onboard air circulation of today isn’t just about keeping healthy – it also controls how passengers feel, especially on longhaul flights.
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At one time, it was the world's third-longest flight, and we'd be doing it with a 3-year-old and a 1-year-old with a lap ticket. I did so because Singapore Airlines consistently ranks among the world's best airlines. While she actually loved Singapore Airlines' offerings, I'm glad we brought the headphones — we used them to secure the adult-sized airline-provided earpods, which otherwise slipped off. Snacks, snacks, all the snacksI'm generally of the belief that you cannot overpack toddler snacks. AdvertisementMany long-haul flights offer a snack cart, and Singapore Airlines' was particularly robust.
Persons: , we'd, he'd Organizations: Service, Business, LA, Singapore Airlines Locations: Cambodia, Los Angeles, Singapore, Australian
The new plane launched on domestic routes, like Bengaluru and Mumbai, in January and will eventually launch overseas, Air India says. It's very likely to fly to the US, though Air India has yet to release specific cities. Air India's business class is also way behind industry standards. Flight attendants and pilots are getting a makeoverIn December, Air India released photos of its new crew uniforms. Ground staff, engineers, and security personnel are also set to get new uniforms, which Air India said it will reveal in "due course."
Persons: , Campbell Wilson, Taylor Rains, It's, Wilson, Christophe Archambault, Manish Malhotra Organizations: Service, Air India, Tata Group, Air, Business, Tata, Airbus, Boeing, Wings, Paris Airshow, Airbus A320neos, Russian, Aeroflot, India's Boeing, Qatar Airways, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Q, Getty Images Air, Air India's Boeing Locations: India, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Air India, AFP, Getty Images Air India, Qatar, Emirates
CNN —Travelers who were hoping to experience Qantas’ long-awaited, record-breaking ‘Project Sunrise’ flights next year will have to be a bit more patient. Project Sunrise: Australian airline Qantas is gearing up to launch its ultra long-haul "Project Sunrise" flights between Australia and New York City and London. Qantas Business Suites: For the first time, Qantas will add a sliding door to its business class seats for added privacy. The layout includes six first class seats in a 1-1-1 configuration, 52 business class seats in 1-2-1, 40 premium economy seats in 2-4-2 and 140 economy seats in 3-3-3. Business class suites will be 42 inches wide with 25-inch-wide chairs that can be reclined into a two-meter bed.
Persons: ” Christian Scherer, Organizations: CNN — Travelers, Qantas, Airbus, Sydney, Reuters, CNN, Sunrise, Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Boeing, Australian, Qantas Qantas, Singapore Airlines ’, JFK Locations: Australia, New York, London, Singapore, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Sri Lanka, New York City, Singapore Airlines ’ Singapore, JFK
Beond announced it will give the Apple Vision Pro to select passengers on its flights. AdvertisementAn airline operating only business class services has announced plans to give an Apple Vision Pro to "select passengers" on some of its flights. "Offering the Apple Vision Pro is another step in our vision of delivering a premium travel experience to our customers, from the start to finish of their journey." And Marques Brownlee, the tech-review YouTuber, said using the Vision Pro on a plane was the aspect he was most excited about. AdvertisementSo as it's going up against airlines that offer first-class seats with enormous screens, the Vision Pro is something that could give it an edge.
Persons: Beond, , Tero Taskila, Pete Syme, Marques Brownlee Organizations: Apple, Service, Emirates Locations: Maldives, Dubai
A passenger tries out a pair of Rokid AR glasses on a Hainan Airlines flight in China. BEIJING — Hainan Airlines this week started letting passengers on some routes use Rokid's augmented reality glasses for free for in-flight entertainment, the tech startup announced Thursday. Chinese start-up Rokid claimed it's the first time AR glasses — which allow computer-generated images to be superimposed on the real world — have been used at scale on flights. The device allows wearers to see the real world using what the company calls "spatial computing" technology. He claimed Rokid was in talks "with lots of airlines" for similar partnerships, including at least one major international operator.
Persons: Rokid, Misa Zhu, Zhu, wasn't Organizations: Hainan Airlines, CNBC Locations: China, BEIJING, Hainan
Meanwhile, Qantas' Business lounges offer stylish interiors, productivity-focused workspaces, exclusive shower suites, free-flow drinks, and delicious meals and snacks. Business passengers can enjoy equally inviting ergonomic lay-flat beds. Enjoy a peaceful night in the Business Class beds. Inspired by seasonal ingredients and blending Asian flavors with modern Australian cuisine, First presents an à la carte menu featuring signature dishes, including premium plant-based options. Business passengers also enjoy a selection of Neil Perry-designed dishes celebrating Australian produce and flavors along with a standard full formal dining offering.
Persons: Read, armchairs, it's, Martin Grant, terry, Neil Perry, David Caon Organizations: Qantas Airlines, Qantas, revel, Best Business, Airport, Insider Studios Locations: Australia, Singapore, Sydney, London, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, Qantas Singapore, , Melbourne, Los, Seoul, Qantas Australian, Sydney , Melbourne, Auckland
They were unanimous in their praise for the JAL crew and how they’d seemingly expertly executed their training. He praises the JAL crew for their apparent quick thinking under pressure on January 2. Wirestock/iStockphoto/Getty ImagesFor Japan Airlines, the message that cabin crew are safety experts is delivered via the airline’s inflight safety video. According to Urano, there was some discussion about developing a Japan Airlines safety video starring Doraemon, the Japanese manga cat. Henderson says that as cabin crew, he couldn’t be more familiar with airline safety briefings.
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Several people on Reddit described Bush as "gate lice," a term referring to people who cut the line. Worst case they tell you to wait, then you're first when they call your actual group," Bush wrote. Bush's LinkedIn post garnered 508 reactions and 229 comments at the time of writing. But Bush's advice gained more traction on Reddit, where a screenshot of his LinkedIn post was uploaded. The Reddit post garnered 4,200 upvotes and 674 comments at the time of writing.
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Business Insider spoke to two millennial moms who always fly business class with their babies. Magdelena, 2, has flown business class on over half of the flights she's been on since her birth. Whether babies should be allowed in business class has long been debated. Advertisement"That doesn't happen in economy," Arbelaez-Chujfi said, adding that "in business class, you feel like somebody is looking after you." Courtesy of Sara Arbelaez-Chujfi"I always tell my friends with kids that fly economy, let's say London to Bogotá.
Persons: they've, , Magdelena, Sara Arbelaez, Chujfi —, Chujfi, She's, Lucy Cafferkey, Tom, Edward, Edward ., babysit, Cafferkey, there's, Lucy Cafferkey's, it's, she's, Mary Organizations: Service, Nails Inc, British Airways, Air France's Locations: London, Colombia, Mexico, Los Angeles, Air France, Bogotá, Paris
“Purchase a ‘Do Not Disturb’ eye mask if you plan on sleeping through meal service,” she said. You can look ahead on the airline’s website to see what in-flight entertainment will be available on your flight. Move when you canMany people prefer an aisle seat so they are able to get up frequently without disturbing their seat neighbor. Ahead of booking, research the layout and model of planes on websites like SeatGuru to find the most legroom. “But it makes a huge difference to how quickly you adjust to the new time zone.”
Persons: , Patrick Quade, Nathan Weinrich Locations: New South Wales, Australia, United States, New Jersey
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