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Qatar Airways Operates its First Flight With Elon Musk’s Starlink Wi-Fi

Qatar Airways is the latest carrier to switch its in-flight Wi-Fi to Starlink — and celebrated the milestone with a call with Elon Musk 35,000 feet in the air.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 weeks ago

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Boeing Delays 777X Rollout, Lays Off 10% of Staff as Carriers Wait for Planes

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg told employees that the company has to make “tough decisions” during the machinist strike.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 month ago

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Qatar Airways Seeks to Take 25% Stake in Virgin Australia

Qatar’s stake in Virgin Australia could revive international flying for the carrier and increase competition in the Australian market.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

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Qatar Airways Acquires 25% of African Airline Airlink

Airlink marks the latest in a series of strategic investments for the Qatar Airways Group in Africa and beyond. Could the much-anticipated RwandAir deal be next?

Gordon Smith | 3 months ago

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IndiGo Reveals Business Class and Loyalty Program Launch Dates

Low cost no more: With these new offerings, it’s clear IndiGo is aiming for a little more luxury and a lot less budget.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

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IndiGo Continues Premium Shift: New Digital Upgrades and International Expansion

IndiGo's strategy shake-up is evident as it moves from low-cost basics to premium offerings, with business class, wide-body aircraft, and now in-flight entertainment.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

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Qatar Airways CEO to See First Class Suite Prototype Thursday But Warns of Delays

Speaking to Skift, Badr Mohammed Al-Meer said supply chain and regulatory hurdles could hinder the speed of the first class roll-out.

Gordon Smith | 4 months ago

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Australia to Paris Nonstop Launches Friday. 17+ Hours in Economy, Anyone?

The Perth to Paris route marks the latest ultra-long haul service from Qantas. Even longer nonstop links from Sydney to New York and London are due to follow.

Pranjal Pande and Gordon Smith, Skift | 4 months ago