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TechCrunch· 2025-09-04 15:07
While many other airlines are choosing Starlink, JetBlue is opting for Amazon's newer Kuiper satellites. But the service won't launch until 2027. https://t.co/2JeghC8geQ ...
JetBlue will use Amazon's Project Kuiper satellites for free in-flight internet
TechCrunch· 2025-09-04 15:05
In Brief Many major airlines are beefing up their in-flight internet offerings by tapping SpaceX’s Starlink satellites, but JetBlue is going in a different direction. Amazon and JetBlue announced Thursday a partnership under which the airline will instead use Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites to provide free in-flight connectivity starting in 2027.The Kuiper terminals on JetBlue’s planes will be capable of download speeds of up to 1Gbps from Amazon’s low-Earth orbit satellites. That’s more bandwidth than S ...
Delta Air Lines is ending service to Southwest city
Fox Business· 2025-09-04 14:26
Group 1: Delta Air Lines Adjustments - Delta Air Lines is permanently ending service between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Midland International Air & Space Port due to low demand, effective November 9 [1] - Delta's CEO Ed Bastian indicated that overall air travel demand remains similar to last year, with softness primarily in the main cabin during off-peak periods [7] - The airline is focusing on managing its capacity to align with demand and controlling costs to maintain strong earnings and free cash flow [8] Group 2: Midland Airport Performance - Midland International Air & Space Port is on track for another record year in passenger numbers, despite Delta's service discontinuation [2] - City officials are investing tens of millions of dollars into customer service improvements, including a terminal expansion project [4] - The Transportation Security Administration reported a record number of passengers screened nationwide over the Labor Day weekend, indicating a busy travel period [11] Group 3: Future Outlook - Delta expects consumer and corporate confidence to improve in the second half of the year, which may lead to an increase in travel demand [10]
American Airlines to present at 2025 Morgan Stanley 13th Annual Laguna Conference
Globenewswire· 2025-09-04 14:00
Group 1 - American Airlines Group Inc. will present at the 2025 Morgan Stanley 13th Annual Laguna Conference on September 11, 2025, at noon CT [1] - A live webcast of the conference will be available on the company's investor relations website [1] Group 2 - American Airlines is a leading global airline offering thousands of flights daily to over 350 destinations in more than 60 countries [2] - The airline is a founding member of the oneworld alliance, which serves over 900 destinations worldwide [2] - Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. are traded on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL [2]
FREE WIFI IN THE SKY! SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PARTNERS WITH T-MOBILE TO OFFER FREE INFLIGHT WIFI FOR ALL RAPID REWARDS MEMBERS
Prnewswire· 2025-09-04 13:00
Free WiFi on Southwest allows Customers to browse, work, shop, stream, and socialize—all at 35,000 feet—thanks to T-MobileDALLAS and BELLEVUE, Wash., Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced a new partnership delivering free unlimited WiFi for all Rapid Rewards® Members beginning Oct. 24, 2025. This marks the first-ever collaboration between Southwest® and T-Mobile®, bringing together two brands dedicated to putting Customers first and keep ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-09-04 12:34
JetBlue said third-quarter revenue will be better than its original expectations on improved summer travel demand that extended through the recent Labor Day holiday and could carry through the end of 2025 https://t.co/Djwd8WqfWe ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-09-04 12:16
United Airlines plans to increase daily flights to 15 cities starting in January to help out passengers of Spirit in case the financially strapped carrier goes out of business https://t.co/MZXPZXpeQ1 ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-09-04 12:15
JetBlue is set to become the first airline to use Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellite network to power its onboard Wi-Fi, boosting the Seattle giant’s attempt to compete against Elon Musk’s Starlink https://t.co/gWa0rIQm2j ...
Spirit Airlines axes flights in 12 cities as it fights for survival while United, other airlines circle
CNBC· 2025-09-04 12:07
Spirit Airlines is ending service in a host of U.S. cities this fall as it fights for survival. Its rivals, meanwhile, are circling its customers, and one is preparing for the possibility the budget travel icon shuts down altogether.United Airlines on Thursday put on sale a slew of new flights in cities where Spirit operates, like its home base of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Orlando, Florida, as well as Las Vegas, Houston and Chicago."If Spirit suddenly goes out of business it will be incredibly disruptiv ...
JetBlue to boost in-flight Wi-Fi with Amazon Project Kuiper internet deal
CNBC· 2025-09-04 12:00
Core Insights - JetBlue Airways is set to install Amazon's Project Kuiper technology on approximately 25% of its fleet to enhance in-flight Wi-Fi services, with the implementation starting in 2027 and expected to be completed by 2028 [1][4] Group 1: Amazon's Project Kuiper - The partnership with JetBlue represents a significant achievement for Amazon as it develops its Project Kuiper satellite constellation to provide internet services, competing with Elon Musk's Starlink [2] - Amazon has successfully launched 102 satellites since April and aims to have around 1,600 satellites in orbit by the Federal Communications Commission's deadline of July 2026 [3] - The company plans to initiate commercial services for Project Kuiper later this year [3] Group 2: Market Competition - Project Kuiper will directly compete with Starlink, which currently leads the market with 8,000 satellites in orbit [2] - The collaboration with JetBlue marks the first airline customer for Project Kuiper, indicating growing interest in satellite-based internet solutions within the aviation industry [4]