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A recent study by Ookla discovered the three airlines had the best in-flight Wi-Fi speed and latency performance among 30 airlines measured.
Hawaiian Airlines, Spirit Airlines Fastest in North America
What set Hawaiian Airlines and Qatar Airways apart from the competition is their use of Starlink technology for internet connectivity. The median download and upload speed with both carriers was significantly higher compared to other international carriers...

The Fort Worth-based airline announced new winter Flagship Suite routes to international cities including London, Auckland, and Brisbane.
New Service Begins July 5, Starting with Chicago
Flyers traveling from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) will have their pick of Flagship Suites. Starting July 5, all flights between the two cities will be serviced with aircraft equipped with the new premium...

CBS News reports the board reported their findings on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
“The Safety Deficiencies…Should Have Been Evident”
The door plug blowout happened aboard the Alaska flight departing from Portland International Airport (PDX) on January 5, 2024. After climbing to around 16,000 feet, the door plug blew out from the fuselage, leading to an emergency landing and minor...

Reuters reports the ultra-low-cost-carrier is asking the U.S. Department of Transportation to block the proposed “Blue Sky” partnership between JetBlue and United Airlines.
Spirit Claims New Partnership Would Be Anticompetitive
The “Blue Sky” partnership was announced at the end of May 2025. Under the agreement, JetBlue and United flyers would be able to book flights on each other’s websites, use frequent flyer miles for award travel across the carriers, and enjoy interline...