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SpaceX’s Starlink nabs American Airlines contract, another win for its IPO

SpaceX’s Starlink nabs American Airlines contract, another win for its IPO

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American Airlines said Tuesday it plans to install Starlink on more than 500 narrow-body Airbus aircraft beginning early next year, the latest carrier to pick the SpaceX unit for inflight Wi-Fi service. The deal provides more than just financial lift for Starlink, the satellite communications network and the only SpaceX business unit that generates meaningful revenue. It also hands SpaceX a win over the competition — such as Amazon Leo and other legacy providers like Viasat. Starlink satellites use a low Earth orbit to provide broadband internet for consumers as well as enterprise customers like American Airlines. The company has pursued contracts with airlines and cruise operators with some success. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa Group, British Airways, and Alaska Airlines (which merged with Hawaiian Airlines) have equipped some aircraft with Starlink, according to SpaceX’s IPO registration filing that was released last week. American Airlines is the latest, although not all of its aircraft will get the Starlink upgrade. The ​airline’s new ​Airbus A321XLR and A320neo aircraft will get Starlink; its Boeing aircraft are …

Major airlines forced to axe thousands of flights in May | US | News

Major airlines forced to axe thousands of flights in May | US | News

Published by Sam Flores

Airlines flying from the world’s busiest airport will be forced to slash scheduled services to minimise operational chaos ahead of the summer period. Reports indicate that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is compelling carriers at Chicago O’Hare International Airport to reduce their schedules in a bid to cut operational disruption. The move has led major carriers American Airlines and United Airlines to axe nearly 2,700 flights between them in May. The FAA announced in April that it would be taking “action to prevent endless delays [and] cancellations at Chicago O’Hare.” It is believed that fewer than 60% of arrivals and departures were punctual at O’Hare last summer, with the airport keen to boost performance in 2026. O’Hare is expected to handle almost 15% more flights on its busiest days this year compared to summer 2025, according to MSN. This creates the risk of overscheduling. Carriers have been instructed to reduce services in an effort to avoid flight disruptions, reports the Mirror. “We appreciate the airlines working together with us to reach a responsible level of …

American Airlines Now Supports iOS 26’s Revamped Wallet Boarding Passes

American Airlines Now Supports iOS 26’s Revamped Wallet Boarding Passes

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American Airlines is now supporting the enhanced boarding pass feature that Apple added in iOS 26. The app’s latest update says boarding passes in the Wallet app feature an updated look with Apple Maps integration, destination guides, and luggage tracking capabilities. Apple revamped boarding passes in ‌iOS 26‌ to make them more useful to passengers who are using their iPhones for flights in lieu of a paper boarding pass. Boarding passes have maps for navigating through airports, an option to tap into Find My to track items equipped with AirTags, and tools for reporting missing bags to airlines. From American Airlines: Your boarding pass has a new look with more at your fingertips, like Apple Maps, destination guides, and quick shortcuts to the app. You can also track your luggage and open Find My right from your pass. Airlines need to opt in to the new boarding passes and update their apps with support. United Airlines, Air Canada, and Southwest already have the enhanced boarding passes. Delta briefly added support, but removed it shortly after. …