The 5G-airline snafu: Everything we know
The attempt to roll out amped up mobile service across the United States has been a bit of a mess. The aviation industry and transportation regulators are worried about new 5G antennas interfering with a key type of aircraft altimeter that's essentia.....»»
This airline is first to offer Vision Pro for in-flight entertainment
How can you make an island getaway more intriguing? This luxury airline offers a Vision Pro for in-flight entertainment, with movies, games, and more......»»
A luxury airline says it"ll hand out Apple Vision Pro to select passengers
In an effort to improve inflight entertainment, Beond airline will be giving certain customers on its flights the Apple Vision Pro.Image Credit: BeondBeond bills itself as the world's first "premium leisure airline" and offers business-class-only acc.....»»
Air Canada must honor refund policy invented by airline’s chatbot
Air Canada appears to have quietly killed its costly chatbot support. Enlarge (credit: Alvin Man | iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus) After months of resisting, Air Canada was forced to give a partial refund to a grie.....»»
This airline is first to offer in-flight AR glasses
There's plenty of room for upgrades to in-flight entertainment, and airlines are starting to explore advanced AR glasses to expand what's possible......»»
Apple Watch blood oxygen feature helps doctor save air passenger"s life
The Apple Watch has been credited with helping save the life of an airline passenger, using the legally-troubled blood oxygen feature.Apple Watch Blood Oxygen appThe various features of the Apple Watch have helped people in need in various ways. Howe.....»»
Verizon to pay up to $100 per customer in $100 million settlement, here’s how to get yours
After Apple recently sending out $92 to affected users from the ‘batterygate’ snafu, Verizon is settling a class action lawsuit that will give impacted customers up to $100 in compensation. Here are all the details on the $100 million settlement.....»»
iPhone survives 16,000-foot fall after door plug blows off Alaska Air flight 1282
Still-working iPhone is one of two discovered after the airline accident, says NTSB. Enlarge / The iPhone that fell from Alaska Airlines flight 1282, discovered by Seanathan Bates under a bush on the side of the road. (credit: Se.....»»
iPhone survives fall from Alaska Airlines midair blowout
An iPhone that was sucked out of the Alaska Airline flight ASA1282 has been found undamaged after a fall of 16,000 feet.The recovered iPhone was open at an Alaska Airline's baggage claimIn mid-2020, an iPhone that fell 1,000 feet from a light aircraf.....»»
Alaska Airlines adopts Tap to Pay on iPhone for in-flight purchases
Apple’s Tap to Pay on iPhone feature, which essentially turns any iPhone into a contactless payment terminal, is coming to Alaska Airlines flights. According to the airline, flight attendants will use Tap to Pay on iPhone to accept contactless paym.....»»
"Airline considers it stealing": Flight attendant describes sneaky things travelers do
"Airline considers it stealing": Flight attendant describes sneaky things travelers do.....»»
Researchers peer into the black box of airline pricing and find some surprises
Buy your ticket on a Tuesday. Search in your browser's incognito mode. Use a VPN to pretend you live in Suriname......»»
Tracking emotions on social media to predict which posts go viral
It doesn't take a scientist to know that a Facebook post bursting with party popper emojis or angry face symbols gets more reactions and shares than a flat, factual account of a child's graduation or an airline's villainous customer service......»»
Emirates airline equips staff of 20,000 with iPhones, iPads to streamline flying process
Emirates airline has equipped 20,000 cabin crew members with Apple hardware, as part of its 'One Device' program to enhance in-flight services and experiences for passengers and crew.Image Credit: EmiratesOver the past year, Emirates has invested mor.....»»
Could puncturing a satellite"s battery help it deorbit faster?
A few years ago, there was a panic about lithium-ion batteries that exploded and could do things like take down a jetliner. On a recent trip, an airline asked passengers to turn in any devices with batteries that had been banned because of safety con.....»»
Apple TV+ partners with Air Canada to offer free in-flight entertainment content
Air Canada on Tuesday announced a new partnership with Apple that will result in Apple TV+ content coming to the airline’s in-flight entertainment system. Air Canada customers will be able to watch some of the movies and TV shows available on Apple.....»»
Apple TV+ series to be screened on Air Canada
Air Canada has announced the addition of Apple TV+ hits including "Ted Lasso" and "Severance" to its inflight entertainment offerings.Source: Air CanadaApple TV+ shows are already available on American Airline flights, and the streamer recently signe.....»»
AirTag assists in rescue of bicycle after airline lost it
A cyclist who wanted to ride around Europe discovered their bicycle didn't arrive at the destination, but they were able to keep track of their ride using Apple's AirTag.Barry Sherry of Virginia traveled to Europe for what was intended to be the last.....»»
Exploited 0-days, an incomplete fix, and a botched disclosure: Infosec snafu reigns
The exploited code-execution flaws are the kind coveted by ransomware and nation-state hackers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Organizations big and small are once again scrambling to patch critical vulnerabilities that.....»»
Airline 5G mess still not over, expect flight delays from this weekend
The airline 5G mess – where some planes with older radio altimeters could be confused by strong 5G signals when making their final approach to US airports – still isn’t over. Airlines were given until July 1 to update their fleets, but some wo.....»»
How cats and dogs affect the climate—and what you can do about it
According to Patrick Hanson, the CEO of Luxaviation, a Luxembourg-based luxury airline firm, having pets can be just as polluting as traveling by private jet. In defense of his own industry, he declared recently that one of his company's customers pr.....»»