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Lufthansa To Launch Wireless Inflight Entertainment
Lufthansa announced on Wednesday plans to offer wirelessly streamed movies to passengers on trans-European flights, sparking a clash over the future of traditional seat-back systems at the ITB Berlin travel fair. Euro...
Aer Lingus Re booking Passengers Due To Strike Threats
Irish airline Aer Lingus has started re booking customers due to the threat of a strike by workers on March 14 in a dispute over pensions. Aer Lingus’s largest union, SIPTU, has called for a four-hour stoppage on M...
FAA Seeks Auto Throttle Fix For The Boeing 737s
The FAA has proposed a fix for some Boeing 737s to ensure that a faulty altimeter does not cause the automatic throttle system to unexpectedly cut engine speed. The Federal Aviation Administration said the changes to coc...
Four Seasons Hotels Launches The Four Seasons Bed
Introducing The Four Seasons Bed – the next evolution of the iconic Four Seasons sleep experience and the first fully customizable hotel bed, offering travellers the opportunity to effectively choose their own be...
Etihad Airways CEO Gives 50/50 Chance For An Alitalia Deal
Etihad Airways chief executive said talks to pick up an equity stake in Alitalia could swing either way, as the Gulf airline entered into the final phase of due diligence on the investment. Etihad is looking to deepen it...
China Eastern To Buy 70 Airbus A320neos
China Eastern Airlines has ordered 70 A320neo aircraft, marking a big victory for Airbus, which has been actively marketing the upgraded variant of its popular A320 jet to Chinese carriers. It is the first order by a Chi...