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A collective of aviation journalists from around the world delivering intelligence about the diverse airline passenger experience.
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SES, which provides IFC on over 3,000 commercial aircraft, has identified thousands of additional aircraft tails that would benefit from its partnership approach — one that sees it provide “almost consultant-type services” to airlines. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/ses-... #aviation #satcom #paxex
SES multi-orbit IFC antenna atop an Avianca A320
January 5, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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You might call it ‘the COVID effect’ but winged privacy is having a serious moment in Premium Economy as a growing list of operators including AA, ANA and Eva adopt PE with this feature.

British Airways is also getting in on the action aboard its 787-9s. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/prem... #PaxEx
Winged privacy in PE on the refitted BA 787-9 Seatbacks of the PE seats on the refitted 787-9 show winged privacy from behind and seatback IFE screens.
January 2, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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Sometimes, airlines make laudable #PaxEx improvements with very little fanfare. And so it is with British Airways, which recently partnered with Hearlo to remove communication barriers for anyone facing hearing disabilities or speech challenges. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/12/brit...
BA passenger uses the Hearlo app in Club Suite From check-in to boarding and inflight services, customers can type messages or select a Hearlo Card – simple pictograms for each stage of the journey.
December 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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In a key milestone for Thai Airways’ fleet modernization, the carrier recently welcomed its first A321neo. The jet is kitted out with Thompson Vantage seats up front, Recaro R3s down back, Safran RAVE Ultra 4K IFE and Airbus’ HBCplus IFC.

Full story: runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/12/thai... #PaxEx
Thai employees celebrate in front of the new A321neo Thompson Vantage seats up front Recaro's R3 economy class seats down back Safran's RAVE Ultra 4K IFE from nose to tail
December 29, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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Leveraging Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency connection as a foundation, United is integrating new cloud-based applications directly to the seatback and personal devices. Two key projects are underway — Spotify integration + Cloud Map.

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Passengers can access their Spotify account via the seatback A Cloud Map on a passenger's device provides relevant flight info, plus destination content, an AI assistant and the ability to share.
December 26, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Philippine Airlines is preparing to press its first A350-1000 into service after taking delivery of the three-class, 382-seat twinjet — complete with Collins’ Elevation doored mini-suites up front.

It's the first of nine A350-1000s destined for PAL.

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Doored mini-suite in business class Premium Economy recliner on the A350-1000 A seat triple in economy class, which is configured 10-abreast PAL A350 arrives in Manila
December 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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After reviewing American’s A321XLR inaugural from the vantage point of Flagship Suite business, @airchivesloan.bsky.social jumped on the return LAX-JFK flight in order to test Premium Economy.

His #nosetotail trip report is now live:

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#PaxEx #AvGeek #A321XLR
The author, Chris Sloan, reclines in Premium Economy A hearty meal in PE on board Seatback of PE seat with winged privacy on the sides Front view of PE seat with blue seat cover and brown headrest
December 20, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Welcome to American Airlines' A321XLR inaugural flight in Flagship Suite Business Class

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@airchivesloan.bsky.social reviews the product on last night's JFK-LAX inaugural #nosetotail #paxex #avgeek
Seat 5A on the A321XLR Flagship Suite cabin view on the A321XLR The suite is private, even though the door hasn't yet been certified by the FAA. An IFE screen is tucked into its bezel. A delectable looking salad, plus cheese and tomato.
December 19, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Bombardier celebrates Global 8000 service entry, touts luxury brand runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/12/bomb...
Global 8000 in the hangar Bedroom inside the Global 8000 A long sofa and a large screen TV in the cabin Bombardier VP communications, marketing & public affairs Ève Laurier
December 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Avianca's IFC rollout is part of a broader agreement between SES and Abra Group, the holding company for Avianca, GOL and Wamos Air, that will see SES‘s multi-orbit IFC brought to more than 100 aircraft in the group, including Airbus and Boeing types. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/12/avia...
Avianca A320 fitted with SES multi-orbit ESA-based IFC
December 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Travel back in time aboard Korean Air’s 737-900

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A #nosetotail trip report by @airlineflyer.net #paxex #avgeek
Korean 737-900 parked and ready to board Drop down screens in the cabin show the safety video; thereafter, they play a retro moving map A meal of shrimp, rice and veggies on this Busan-Tokyo Narita flight Looking out the window at the 737-900 engine and winglet-free wing
December 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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Inside JetBlue’s first-ever lounge: BlueHouse

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@airchivesloan.bsky.social tours the new space for RGN

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Marty St. George smiles in the new JetBlue lounge: BlueHouse A circular lounge with seats and special lighting to create a relaxed, chill atmosphere. A more private cubby in BlueHouse An art deco styled elevator at BlueHouse
December 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Passenger comfort still a priority on venerable Korean Air A380

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A #nosetotail trip report by @airlineflyer.net #paxex #avgeek
Korean A380 parked and ready to board Economy class cabin on board the A380 with wide seats and lots of legroom The duty free shop on board; now it's used to give passengers a place to stretch (hurrah!!) A delightful Bibimbap meal on board the Korean A380 in economy class. THIS too is inflight entertainment, as passengers create a meal to their liking.
December 8, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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TAP's decision to create a neighbor-free Premium Economy offering on its A330neos and A321LRs provides the perfect opportunity to test the value proposition of Premium Economy without committing to a cabin refit and a recliner-type product at this time.

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A330neo economy class cabin; the first four rows will feature PE neighbor-free seats in summer 2026. The first two rows of economy class on the A330neo with seatback IFE in view. TAP will offer neighbor-free seating in the first four rows of the A330neos and A321LRs, billed as Premium Economy. Legroom in the standard 31" pitch on the A330neo Seat duos on the A330neo
December 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Brussels Airlines EuroBiz: better but still missing the mark

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A #nosetotail trip report by @fintan.bsky.social #paxex #avgeek
Blue slimline seats, antimacassars. A salad, roll and chocolates. A glass of sparkling on the tray table. Side view of bulkhead row, which served as EuroBiz on this flight
December 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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LEVEL’s premium lie-flat gives space to rest, not much else

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A #nosetotail trip report by @fintan.bsky.social #paxex #avgeek
LEVEL A330 parked and ready to board Premium Economy cabin on the LEVEL A330 features business class-style lie-flat seats Overhead view of PE on LEVEL A330, as based on Collins Super Diamond Very basic pasta dish served as a vegetarian option on LEVEL A330 PE
November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Join us for an art tour of the new Pittsburgh airport terminal

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@hbaskas.bsky.social explores #paxex
Artist Alisha Wormley erects her art at the new PIT terminal. Image: PIT One of the restroom murals by Njaimeh Njie. Image Harriet Baskas John Peña Luggage thoughts, as seen in baggage claim (a yellow suitcase features thoughts in a cloud above it). Image Harriet Baskas Calder sculpture with balloon arch at PIT airport. Image: Harriet Baskas
November 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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United app snafu highlights rare misstep for US major

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A #nosetotail trip report by @airlineflyer.net

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United 737-800 parked and ready to board. Image: Jason Rabinowitz United app messaging on the lock screen is incorrect. Aged LiveTV screens and recliners up front on the -800. Image: Jason Rabinowitz A passenger tries to use the IFE bezel as a device holder (and fails shortly after this pic was taken.) Image: Jason Rabinowitz
November 9, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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How Pittsburgh airport’s stunning new terminal puts people first

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Lots of natural light streams in from the ceilings and windows of the new terminal Signage in the new terminal featuring Pittsburgh's signature colors, black and gold Hanging from the ceiling: "Pittsburgh" mobile art, a transplant from the old terminal Leaf design embedded into the floor
November 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Panasonic Avionics enhances Arc 3D inflight map platform runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/10/pana...
Three seatback IFE screens, each showcasing different applications on the Panasonic Avionics Arc 3D map
October 27, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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American’s premium push continues with A321XLR arrival, 777 retrofits

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@airchivesloan.bsky.social explores for RGN

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Flagship Suite cabin configured 1-1 on the AA A321XLR The herringbone is angled towards the aisle Premium Economy cabin on the AA A321XLR with blue seat covers and brown headrests The American Airlines A321XLR parked at DFW
October 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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How Maseka Kithinji is making aviation accessible to girls in Africa runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/10/mase...
Maseka Kithinji stands alongside schoolgirls in front of an aircraft.
October 23, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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How Boeing Global Services is supporting Starlink installs on 787s runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/10/boei...
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Virgin Atlantic 787-9 on takeoff. Image: Jason Rabinowitz
October 17, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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Why Spirit First Class remains the best deal in the U.S. skies

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A #nosetotail trip report by @airchivesloan.bsky.social

#paxex #avgeek
Spirit A320 in yellow and black livery parked at the gate A full shot of the cabin with First Class recliners up front and economy class down back Wi-Fi Onboard signage on the side of the aircraft A Margarita and a bag of popcorn sit on the tray table in First Class
October 16, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Join me for a turn and burn adventure on Aleutian Airways

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A #nosetotail trip report by @photojdl.bsky.social

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Aleutian Airways Saab 2000 parked and ready to board in the evening
October 14, 2025 at 9:35 PM