TAAG has expanded its in-flight entertainment offering, giving passengers free access to movies, series, music and other content on their devices across domestic and regional flights.
The airline has installed a new digital solution on six aircraft in the Airbus A220-300, Boeing 737 and Dash 8 Q400 fleets. The system works via an internal wireless network, available exclusively for entertainment, without the need for Internet connection.
EasyJet to introduce Starlink Wi-Fi from 2027
EasyJet will introduce onboard Starlink Wi-Fi across its Airbus A320, A320neo and A321neo fleet from the first half of 2027. The roll-out is expected to be completed by early 2028.
The airline has not confirmed whether passengers will be charged for Wi-Fi access or whether the service will be complimentary.
Qatar Airways, WestJet launch codeshare partnership
Qatar Airways and WestJet have launched a reciprocal codeshare partnership, expanding connections between Doha and destinations across Canada.
The agreement allows Qatar Airways to place its flight code on WestJet-operated services from Toronto and Montreal to nine Canadian cities: Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, St John's and Winnipeg.
WestJet will add its code to Qatar Airways’ services between Toronto and Doha, and Montreal and Doha.
Passengers travelling on eligible codeshare itineraries will benefit from a single ticket, coordinated connections and through-checked baggage. WestJet passengers can also earn WestJet Rewards on their full itinerary.
Australia Travel Declaration arrives at WSI
The new Western Sydney International Airport will be the first airport in Australia to use the new digital Australia Travel Declaration, extending access to travellers arriving on any airline.
The online form offers an alternative to the paper passenger card and builds on the pilot between the Australian Border Force, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and Qantas.
Oneworld launches multi-carrier check-in
Oneworld has rolled out a simplified digital check-in process across all member airlines, making multi-carrier journeys easier to manage.
Passengers can scan their passports, receive boarding passes for each flight and save them to their digital wallets through their preferred airline’s app, regardless of which alliance carrier operates the first flight.
The technology allows different airlines’ systems to communicate through a shared digital platform, enabling passengers to proceed directly to bag-drop or security without visiting a check-in desk.
Future enhancements will include check-in for codeshare itineraries and dynamic boarding passes with real-time updates.
American Airlines opens new gates at DFW
American Airlines has opened the first four gates of an expanded pier at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
The 13 006sqm expansion adds four operational gates to Terminal A. The remaining six gates are expected to open in time for the year-end holiday travel season.
The expanded facility features wider passenger walkways, improved natural lighting, updated restrooms and additional food and retail concessions. Electronic boarding technology has also been installed to validate boarding passes and help regulate the boarding process.
