Our paths first crossed in 1968 when I was exploring the use of variable-stability aircraft to provide inflight simulation.
We loaded onto three CH-47 Chinook helicopters for a three hour transit to the target that included an inflight refueling.
Aircell is the world's leading provider of inflight connectivity and a single-source, turnkey provider of equipment, service, and technical support.
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Wines are increasingly "critical" to the way an airline is perceived, believes James Ginns, Cathay Pacific's General Manger of Inflight Services.
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Its deal with GoGo Inflight Internet allows passengers to browse SkyMall for free, escalating what is already a niche market.
What he delivers for frequent travelers can be priceless, from advance warnings of new routes and sales to free codes for inflight WiFi.
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These participating airlines have outfitted their entire domestic fleet with Gogo Inflight Wi-Fi, and we expect more connected passengers this holiday season than ever before!
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Nothing increases inflight productivity like a rich Internet experience and no system in aviation is as fast, lightweight and affordable as Aircell High Speed Internet.
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Two battery overheating incidents on 787s sparked fears of possible inflight fires, prompting an announcement three months ago yanking all 50 Dreamliners out of service worldwide.
As well as taking a sizable chunk of an airline's inflight catering budget, wines also contributes a large part to an airline's image, particularly among premium passengers.
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Given the recent spate of inflight misbehaving, usually by intoxicated fliers, having small bats, spear-like ski poles and pool cues handy might make for interesting headlines in months to come.
He even offers a solution to the food problem: airlines should stop serving hot inflight meals and let passengers package their own selections from a cold buffet in the airport before boarding.
This holiday season, Google Chrome has teamed up with AirTran Airways, Delta, and Virgin America to offer free Gogo Inflight Wi-Fi on every domestic flight from November 20, 2010 through January 2, 2011.
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Someone else to ask to take to the toilet, work out how to use the inflight entertainment, fill in the immigration forms, order a drink and to clean up said drink when it spilled on them during turbulence.
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Not only was it much better than any of the US airline lounges, it certainly beat eating on the plane, and by skipping the entire inflight meal service, it let me get more sleep on an otherwise relatively short flight.
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