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US government ends airline laptop ban

Mina Esapa — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 21:42:02 +0000

In a statement on Monday, the TSA announced that it had lifted a ban that prohibited passengers on direct flights to the US from specific countries from carrying large electronic items in the cabin. Read more...

British Airways apologises as 'patchy' IT issue hits check-in system, causing flight delays

Andy Weir — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 10:04:01 +0000

British Airways has apologised to its passengers after an unspecified issue with its check-in system led to long queues, hand-written boarding passes, and some flights departing hours behind schedule. Read more...

NeoBytes :) 'Mobile Detonation Device' Wi-Fi hotspot sparks security scare on Qantas flight

Andy Weir — Wed, 04 May 2016 17:20:01 +0000

40 scared passengers refused to fly on a Qantas airliner that had been temporarily grounded, after a Wi-Fi hotspot was discovered with the name 'Mobile Detonation Device', sparking a security scare. Read more...

Bored on board? Alaska Airlines hopes to keep you entertained with Windows tablets

Andy Weir — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 13:36:01 +0000

Alaska Airlines is to offer Windows tablets to passengers on its long-haul flights, providing access to movies, TV shows, music and Xbox games - and all content is free to enjoy until March 31. Read more...

Lizard Squad strikes again - this time, targeting Malaysia Airlines

Andy Weir — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 16:18:01 +0000

After hitting Xbox Live and PSN last year, Lizard Squad has struck again - this time targeting Malaysia Airlines, replacing its homepage with an image of a plane and the title '404 - Plane Not Found'. Read more...

Virgin America deploys Google Nexus 7s across its fleet

Andy Weir — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 22:45:43 +0000

As it prepares to celebrate its seventh birthday, Virgin America is rolling out Google Nexus 7 tablets across its fleet, helping flight attendants to provide better onboard service to its passengers. Read more...

Airline deploys Windows 8 tablets, check-in times drop to just two minutes

Andy Weir — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 18:09:25 +0000

Low-cost airline flydubai introduced Windows 8 tablets with integrated passport scanners and printers for its check-in staff, and has so far reduced check-in times to just two minutes per passenger. Read more...

Microsoft Surface 2 approved by FAA for use in airline cockpits

James Walker — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 17:05:01 +0000

The Federal Aviation Authority has officially approved the usage of Microsoft's Surface 2 and Surface 2 Pro tablets on the flight decks of commercial aircraft as as an Electronic Flight Bag. Read more...

Windows 8 flying high as Emirates to deploy 1000 tablets to crew

Andy Weir — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:36:20 +0000

As tablets take to the skies to make things easier for in-flight crew members, Emirates Airline announces plans to deploy a thousand Windows 8 tablets to its flight attendants by the end of next year. Read more...

United Airlines to trial Zune HD devices on International flights

Tom Warren — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:17:48 +0000

United Airlines is planning to trial 500 Zune HD devices for in-flight entertainment on International flights. The trial will take place on long haul international flights from the United States. Microsoft has worked hard to customize... Read more...

Mobile data access coming soon to Australian airlines

Brody McKee — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:57:54 +0000

A new ruling by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will open the door for carriers and airlines to introduce in-flight data usage on Australian domestic flights. This will effectively allow passengers to communicate... Read more...

SAS Airline Installs Wireless Net Access

Wed, 02 Jul 2003 20:58:41 +0000

Scandinavian Airlines on Wednesday said it will offer high-speed Internet access aboard some long-haul flights, letting passengers surf the Internet or send e-mail. As signed a contract with Boeing Co. to install its wireless broadband... Read more...

Trade airline miles for eBay credit

Sun, 18 May 2003 06:15:05 +0000

EBay launched a new promotion this week that lets consumers use airline miles and hotel loyalty points as credit toward items purchased on the online auction service. Through the eBay Anything Points... Read more...

Mitsubishi, Boeing team up to get airline passengers online

Sun, 23 Jun 2002 12:06:38 +0000

Japanese electronics maker Mitsubishi Electric Corp. will manufacture antennas for an in-flight service from Boeing Co. that will give passengers access to the Internet. Boeing senior vice president Scott Carson refused to... Read more...