Jason Birnbaum travel tips

United Airlines highlighted the capabilities of its new Bluetooth-enabled planes and announced plans to grow in-flight connectivity across most of its fleet in the coming years.

Passengers aboard a United Airlines flight may start noticing personalized advertisements whenever they try to watch a movie or TV show on the seat-back screens. 

What’s an airline to do when air-traffic control says it can only land 20 planes when it was supposed to land 60. Which planes get to land and which get diverted? Where are the crew supposed to be heading next? Are connecting passengers going to make their next flight?

There is a ton of excitement as we look ahead to our inaugural Skift Data + AI Summit on June 4 in New York City.

Excitement is building as the countdown begins for the inaugural Skift Data + AI Summit on June 4 in New York City. We’re thrilled to announce five remarkable individuals who will join us on stage with their expertise and insights, enriching the discourse on the intersection of data, artificial intelligence, and the travel industry.

Imagine a world where you don’t have to play jump rope over headphone wires every time you climb into or out of your airplane seat, settle for a set of subpar provided plug-in earbuds to enjoy the inflight entertainment, or remove your wireless headphones to hear about the snack selection from your friendly flight attendant. Too utopian? Perhaps. But United Airlines and Apple believe it is possible.

Of all the U.S. airlines, United Airlines has perhaps the most impressive customer-facing technology.

These days, wireless headphones have become a staple item on my packing list (and likely yours, too).

The aviation industry has always been at the forefront of innovation, driving global connectivity and opening up new horizons for travelers worldwide. As we enter a new era of air travel, filled with technological advancements and sustainability concerns, it is crucial for leaders, experts, and enthusiasts to come together and shape the future of aviation.