Airline Technology
Airline Industry Today: AI Retailing, Pilot Pressures, Technical Diversions, and Global Age Reform
The airline sector is undergoing rapid transformation, from AI-driven retail platforms and changes in pilot licensing standards, to the ongoing emotional strain facing pilots and technical flight diversions. Today’s aviation news explores these developments shaping the future of flight.
Alaska Airlines Restores Flights After Nationwide IT Outage Disrupts Thousands
Alaska Airlines grounded all flights across the U.S. due to a major IT outage, leaving thousands stranded and prompting flexible rebooking policies. The disruption, the second in recent months, highlighted vulnerabilities in airline technology infrastructure.
United Airlines Grounds Flights Nationwide Amid Recurring Tech Failures
United Airlines briefly grounded 42 flights across the US and Canada due to a connectivity failure, highlighting persistent vulnerabilities in airline technology infrastructure.
United Airlines and SpaceX’s Starlink Partnership Redefines Inflight Connectivity
United Airlines has unveiled plans to revolutionize inflight connectivity through a partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service. This collaboration aims to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access across United’s regional and mainline fleets, marking a significant leap in passenger experience…