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Travel
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

7 Ways Private Aviation Boosts C-Suite Productivity

Private aviation significantly enhances business travel efficiency by reducing travel time and allowing flexibility in scheduling.
London startup
fromMail Online
6 years ago

British invention gives astronauts on the ISS faster internet

Astronauts on the ISS will receive broadband speeds up to 50Mbps from the British device COLKa, enhancing communication with Earth.
Mindfulness
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

"Rawdogging" a Flight Sounds Miserable. It's Good for Your Brain.

Rawdogging on flights promotes mental clarity by eliminating distractions and allowing for self-reflection.
fromTelecompetitor
21 hours ago

Mission Telecom offers mobile hotspot

"We are now in the middle innings of the 5G era, and thankfully devices are getting more advanced and more affordable. Mission Telecom is proud to bring the best technology with the best pricing to our partners to help unlock new opportunities for nonprofits, schools, and libraries to take advantage of Mission Telecom's ultra-fast 5G network access."
Roam Research
fromTelecompetitor
1 day ago

Archtop Fiber introduces 5 Gig and 8 Gig plans

"Customers shouldn't have to think about their WiFi: It should just work. By including eero devices with every new plan, we're making it easier for customers to get set up quickly and get strong, fast coverage throughout their homes."
Brooklyn
#air-travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago
Travel

This Simple Mistake Is the Quickest Way to Annoy a Flight Attendant-and It Could Make Getting Off the Plane Slower, Too

Coffee
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

The Gross Reason You May Want To Avoid Coffee And Tea When Flying - Tasting Table

Flight attendants often avoid coffee and tea due to concerns about water quality from the plane's single water tank.
Travel
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Air New Zealand adds bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling

Air New Zealand introduces Skynest sleep pods for economy travelers, offering lie-flat beds on long-haul flights.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This Simple Mistake Is the Quickest Way to Annoy a Flight Attendant-and It Could Make Getting Off the Plane Slower, Too

Passengers should place luggage wheels-first in overhead bins to minimize germs and facilitate easier deplaning.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Great at gaming? US air traffic control wants you to apply

"You've been training for this," the ad says, emphasizing the connection between gaming skills and the requirements of air traffic control, which include quick decision-making and technical expertise.
Games
#amazon
fromWIRED
2 days ago
European startups

Why Amazon Is Buying Globalstar-and What It Means for Your iPhone

Apple
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Amazon to merge with Globalstar, become iPhone's primary satellite provider

Amazon announces an $11.6 billion merger with Globalstar and a satellite service agreement with Apple to enhance its satellite network.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Delta picks Amazon Leo for in-flight Wi-Fi starting in 2028

Amazon will provide in-flight Wi-Fi on Delta flights starting in 2028, competing with SpaceX's Starlink.
European startups
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Why Amazon Is Buying Globalstar-and What It Means for Your iPhone

Amazon is acquiring Globalstar to enhance its satellite communication capabilities and compete with Starlink.
Apple
fromGSMArena.com
3 days ago

Amazon buys Apple's satellite connectivity partner

Amazon is acquiring Globalstar to enhance its satellite connectivity services for future LEO network generations.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
1 week ago

The Morning After: Amazon pledges its satellite internet starts this year

Amazon's Leo satellite internet service will launch by mid-2026, promising speeds up to 1Gbps, surpassing current offerings from competitors.
European startups
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Amazon acquires Globalstar to expand satellite comms business | Computer Weekly

Amazon has acquired Globalstar to enhance its low Earth orbit satellite network and provide direct-to-device services.
Apple
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Amazon to merge with Globalstar, become iPhone's primary satellite provider

Amazon announces an $11.6 billion merger with Globalstar and a satellite service agreement with Apple to enhance its satellite network.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Delta picks Amazon Leo for in-flight Wi-Fi starting in 2028

Amazon will provide in-flight Wi-Fi on Delta flights starting in 2028, competing with SpaceX's Starlink.
#flight-safety
#delta-air-lines
London startup
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Delta is rolling out a new business class suite on Airbus widebody planes. Here's what it will look like.

Delta is launching a new business class suite on A350-1000s and A330s to enhance premium offerings and meet rising demand.
London startup
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Delta is rolling out a new business class suite on Airbus widebody planes. Here's what it will look like.

Delta is launching a new business class suite on A350-1000s and A330s to enhance premium offerings and meet rising demand.
#air-new-zealand
Travel
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Air New Zealand economy bunk beds are finally coming. How much would you pay for a four-hour nap in the sky?

Air New Zealand launches Economy Skynest lie-flat sleep pods for $291 USD, offering four hours of sleep on long flights.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 day ago

Air New Zealand's Bunk Beds Will Soon Be Bookable Aboard Select Dreamliners

Air New Zealand introduces Economy Skynest sleeping pods on ultra-long-haul flights, allowing economy passengers to rest in bunk beds.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

I tried an airline economy bed that'll cost flyers $500 to use. Here's how the 'Skynest' will work, and if I'd book it.

Air New Zealand's Skynest offers economy passengers bunk beds for $495, enhancing comfort on long flights between New York and Auckland.
Travel
fromCN Traveller
2 days ago

Air New Zealand launches bunk bed-style sleeping pods on its planes - but there's a catch

Air New Zealand introduces Economy Skynest sleeping pods with bunk beds for economy passengers on ultra-long-haul flights starting November.
Travel
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Air New Zealand economy bunk beds are finally coming. How much would you pay for a four-hour nap in the sky?

Air New Zealand launches Economy Skynest lie-flat sleep pods for $291 USD, offering four hours of sleep on long flights.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 day ago

Air New Zealand's Bunk Beds Will Soon Be Bookable Aboard Select Dreamliners

Air New Zealand introduces Economy Skynest sleeping pods on ultra-long-haul flights, allowing economy passengers to rest in bunk beds.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

I tried an airline economy bed that'll cost flyers $500 to use. Here's how the 'Skynest' will work, and if I'd book it.

Air New Zealand's Skynest offers economy passengers bunk beds for $495, enhancing comfort on long flights between New York and Auckland.
Travel
fromCN Traveller
2 days ago

Air New Zealand launches bunk bed-style sleeping pods on its planes - but there's a catch

Air New Zealand introduces Economy Skynest sleeping pods with bunk beds for economy passengers on ultra-long-haul flights starting November.
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Wilson Connectivity, Autonomous Systems team for in-building wireless service | Computer Weekly

Wilson Connectivity and Autonomous Systems partner to automate in-building wireless infrastructure management, enhancing deployment and ongoing optimization.
#airlines
Digital life
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

What Will Airlines' Use of Satellite Internet Mean for Entertainment?

Airlines are partnering with satellite internet providers to offer free wifi, transforming in-flight entertainment and passenger experience.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

American, Delta, and United are in a business-class arms race for premium flyers. See how their newest suites compare.

United, American, and Delta compete for premium flyers by offering suite-style business class with doors, now a standard feature among US carriers.
Digital life
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

What Will Airlines' Use of Satellite Internet Mean for Entertainment?

Airlines are partnering with satellite internet providers to offer free wifi, transforming in-flight entertainment and passenger experience.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

American, Delta, and United are in a business-class arms race for premium flyers. See how their newest suites compare.

United, American, and Delta compete for premium flyers by offering suite-style business class with doors, now a standard feature among US carriers.
Tech industry
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

EdgeBeam Wireless acquires Broadspan platform from Sinclair

EdgeBeam Wireless acquires Broadspan to enhance data distribution capabilities and accelerate deployment timelines significantly.
#travel
Roam Research
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This turbulence-tracking travel app will make your next trip more tolerable

Turbli is a free website that provides detailed turbulence forecasts for flights, enhancing travel planning and experience.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 weeks ago

How Do You Spend 19 Hours on Board a Plane? We Have Ideas

Traveling from Singapore to New York on Singapore Airlines in business class offers a blend of luxury and personal rituals during a long flight.
fromPCMag UK
3 weeks ago

Thanks to the Starlink Mini, I Survived a 246-Mile Road Trip With Two Kids

The centerpiece of this experiment is the Starlink Mini, the compact, portable version of Starlink's separate, larger dish and router for residential use. It's small enough to fit in a backpack and built to accommodate different power sources.
Alternative transportation
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Wireless AI paradox emerges as Wi-Fi evolves into strategic growth engine | Computer Weekly

Strategic investments in wireless and AI are crucial for businesses to achieve operational efficiency and productivity gains.
London startup
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

How Would You Feel About Phone Calls on Your Next Flight?

British Airways becomes the first U.K. airline to offer in-flight video calls using Starlink, despite mixed reactions from passengers.
fromTNW | Amazon
1 week ago

Amazon Leo targets mid-2026 commercial launch as enterprise beta goes live

Amazon received Federal Communications Commission approval for a 3,236-satellite low-earth-orbit constellation in 2020, spending five years building the necessary hardware and partnerships to create a commercially viable service.
European startups
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 day ago

I Flew 40 JetBlue Flights in 3 Months-Here's What I've Learned About the Loyalty Program

JetBlue's loyalty program offers significant rewards for travelers willing to invest time and money into achieving elite status.
Roam Research
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

SpaceLocker launches first shared satellite mission | Computer Weekly

SpaceLocker transitions to satellite operations with a shared model, aiming to reduce costs and space debris while enabling broader access to orbit.
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Starlink reshapes satellite communications as industry enters terabit era | Computer Weekly

The satellite communications market is rapidly expanding, driven by demand for high-performance connectivity and the influence of non-geostationary orbit constellations like Starlink.
Marketing tech
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Vendors introduce tools for the AI + broadband world: Roundup

Major vendors announce AI-integrated networking solutions for broadband service providers, including Wi-Fi 8 access points, unified platforms, and enhanced cloud services designed for enterprise edge optimization and agentic AI deployment.
Gadgets
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Is Using Airplane Mode on Flights Still Necessary?

Airplane mode is required by the FAA to prevent potential radio frequency interference with aircraft instruments, though actual risk is minimal and primarily concerns takeoff and landing phases.
E-Commerce
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Why Wi-Fi 7 is critical for the customer experience of the future: Fidium interview

Fidium launches 5 Gig and 8 Gig symmetrical speeds with Wi-Fi 7 to meet prosumer demand, which eventually drives innovation for all consumers across rural, suburban, and urban markets.
#artificial-intelligence
fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence
3 weeks ago
European startups

How BNESIM uses AI to reshape travel eSIM & global connectivity

Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries by accelerating growth, adaptation, and competition, enabling smaller organizations to innovate rapidly.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Airports embrace AI to manage growing global passenger traffic

Airports deploy AI across passenger flow, baggage, maintenance, biometrics and cybersecurity to improve efficiency, predict congestion, and enhance customer experience amid rising passenger volumes.
#starlink
European startups
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Amazon Is Ready to Take on StarLink in Space-Based Broadband

Starlink has established a dominant position in space-based internet, while Amazon Leo aims to compete aggressively with its own satellite broadband service.
European startups
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Amazon Is Ready to Take on StarLink in Space-Based Broadband

Starlink has established a dominant position in space-based internet, while Amazon Leo aims to compete aggressively with its own satellite broadband service.
Humor
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Hear what United Airlines is doing to inspire passengers to use headphones

United Airlines updated its policy to remove passengers from flights who refuse to use headphones while watching movies, listening to music, or using speaker phones.
fromCN Traveller
2 weeks ago

I've been on the longest flight in the world - here's what I brought to make it more comfortable

The flight, operated by Singapore Airlines, is one I'll never forget, and I'd do it again just to eat kaya toast once more.
Travel
Travel
fromCN Traveller
2 weeks ago

How do you spend 19 hours on board a plane? We have ideas

Flying business class from Singapore to New York offers a blend of luxury and personal rituals during a long journey.
Science
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Europe, China, achieve gigabit links to geostationary sats

The European Space Agency and China's Institute of Optoelectronics both achieved gigabit-speed laser communication links to geostationary satellites, demonstrating major advances in satellite laser communication technology.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Alaska is rolling out a new business-class experience as it expands further into Europe and Asia. Here's what to expect.

Alaska Airlines is enhancing its 787 business class to compete with major US carriers by introducing new amenities and a distinct identity.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Is Your Airplane Wi-Fi Really Safe? Security Experts Weigh In

In-flight Wi-Fi is roughly on par with hotel or airport Wi-Fi. It's not automatically unsafe, but it's not something you should blindly trust either. You're on a shared network with hundreds of other people, and you don't know how well it's segmented or monitored.
Privacy technologies
#in-flight-wi-fi
World news
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

SpaceX is exploring a "Starlink Phone" for direct-to-device internet services: report

The Boring Company will implement a 6.4 km Dubai Loop pilot tunnel system linking DIFC and Dubai Mall, marking its first project outside the U.S.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

UK direct-to-device satellite connectivity takes off with Virgin Media O2 | Computer Weekly

The service is the result of a UK-first partnership with SpaceX, using Starlink's low-Earth orbit satellites to deliver connectivity direct to mobile devices using O2's licensed mobile spectrum transmitted from space. The switch-on also follows recent approval by UK regulator Ofcom of the UK's first licence for satellite-to-smartphone services.
UK news
Science
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Oh great, here comes 6G

6G is entering early discussion phases with commercialization targeted for 2030, featuring satellite connectivity, environmental sensing networks, and AI integration, though specifications remain undefined.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Satellite Infrastructure Stocks Surge as Orbital Economy Expands Beyond SpaceX's Shadow

Investors can access orbital-economy growth through public infrastructure plays like satellite IoT, emergency communications, lunar delivery, and small-launch services rather than SpaceX.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Archer Aviation and Starlink hope your first ride in an air taxi will include in-flight internet

Connectivity is a must-have feature for Midnight. Starlink is uniquely built to deliver it. The move, an industry first, will bring stable, reliable, and high-speed connectivity to Archer's vehicles courtesy of Starlink's low-Earth-orbit satellite internet systems.
Gadgets
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

This New App Feature Decodes Airport Chaos to Help You Avoid Delays and Airport Disruptions

Flighty app's Airport Intelligence feature provides real-time updates and insights on flight delays and cancellations across over 14,000 airports.
#aiml
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

WBA publishes initial guidance on artificial intelligence, machine learning for intelligent Wi-Fi | Computer Weekly

fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

WBA publishes initial guidance on artificial intelligence, machine learning for intelligent Wi-Fi | Computer Weekly

Digital life
fromDigital Trends
2 months ago

Best High-Speed Internet Deals Right Now: Fast, Reliable Browsing

Match internet technology to home support and daily needs: fiber for uploads/stability, cable for cost and availability, 5G for renters/plug-and-play; monitor promotions.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

As data from space spikes, an innovative ground station company seeks to cash in

By the end of the year, Northwood, based in El Segundo, California, had shown the ability to build eight of these Portal arrays a month. And in January the company had deployed operational Portal antennas across two continents. These deployments, which comprise an area of 8 to 15 meters, have the equivalent capability of a 7-meter parabolic dish, said Griffin Cleverly, co-founder and chief technical officer of Northwood.
Science
fromConde Nast Traveler
4 weeks ago

I've Been On the Longest Flight in the World-Here's What I Brought to Make it More Comfortable

The longest flight in the world-the 19-hour non-stop from New York's JFK to Singapore's Changi airport-is no easy feat. It was me, myself, and I against 9,537 miles in the air, on my way to the glitzy Lion City for a reporting trip. The flight, operated by Singapore Airlines, is one I'll never forget, and I'd do it again just to eat kaya toast once more.
Travel
Tech industry
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Airbus, Keysight collaborate on sovereign, standardised 5G NTN | Computer Weekly

Airbus and Keysight will develop and test open, standards-based 5G non-terrestrial network technologies including regenerative LEO payloads to enable broadband and direct-to-handheld services.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

11 Golden Rules for Surviving Your Next Long-Haul Flight

Strategic seat selection, movement, and personal comfort preparations significantly improve long-haul flight experiences and reduce physical strain.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This New Travel eSIM Works in 190+ Destinations-and Costs Less Than Daily Carrier Fees

For international travelers, there are few pre-trip necessities as essential as figuring out how to use your phone abroad. But a new global eSIM data subscription service simplifies that process. International eSIM provider Holafly has launched its first-ever subscription for global eSIM data, offering a monthly plan that allows travelers to move seamlessly between more than 170 countries using a single eSIM, the company shared with Travel + Leisure.
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Ryanair CEO who argued with Elon Musk over Starlink thinks every airline will have free WiFi within 5 years

Free, fast in-flight WiFi could become standard within five years if antenna designs avoid external installations and added fuel costs that raise ticket prices.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Airbus is making a new handheld tablet for helicopters to act as a hub for drone teams

"We were completely controlling the drone from the helicopter. For us, it's of course unique. Today, what we performed is a world first," Gerin-Roze told reporters on Thursday at the Singapore Airshow. The software is part of Airbus' contribution to the surging industry for drone wingmen, which the world's biggest aircraft manufacturers are betting will be the future of air warfare.
Gadgets
Travel
fromMail Online
2 months ago

European airline becomes the latest to launch free Wi-fi on board

KLM now provides free, unlimited Wi-Fi on European flights, with a phased rollout and half the fleet equipped as of January 22.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

EasyJet mobile network takes off with BT | Computer Weekly

By 2024, EasyJet had expanded its network to 30 bases by opening two new bases in Alicante and Birmingham, and now claims to be one of the largest airlines in the world, with 355 aircraft, operating 1,207 routes across 38 countries and 164 airports. The company has an all-Airbus fleet flying 82 A319 aircraft, 180 A320ceo, 75 A320neo and 19 A321neo planes.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

The Airports With the Strongest Flight Networks in the World

OAG's Megahubs 2025 ranking reveals how well an international airport has connected you to the rest of the globe last year, based on a simple but telling comparison: These unique rankings are generated by comparing the number of scheduled connections to and from international flights with the number of destinations served from the airport.
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