And so we come to the final review of Hot Aviation happenings.
Until next week, of course.
Also, In the Skies 16 Hot Aviation Happenings in Week 52 + Bonus Best of 2016
2016
Etihad Shares Big Fashion Show Retrospective
The airline is the official sponsor of fashion shows around the world and has strutted its style from Berlin to Lakme to Sydney to New York to London and finally Milan.
The Biggest Airline Stories of 2016 Are To Be Continued
I’m sure some will argue with these choices, but I think Alaska Airlines acquisition of Virgin America and the approval of NAI’s flights to the U.S. are the biggest airline stories of 2016.
The Top 2 Aircraft Interiors Innovations of 2016 Were Big Surprises
This year gave us plenty to write about in the airline space. Among all the stories of technology, regulations, profits and amenities, two aircraft interiors programs stood out as big surprises.
SAS Explains Strategy Behind Lounge and FastTrack Service Cancellations
SAS is the latest airline to feel the backlash from the travel community after news spread of its plans to cancel third-party lounge access and FastTrack services at some airports.
These 5 Airlines Had the Most Innovative Ancillary Strategies This Year, Says IdeaWorks
The consultancy recognises airlines which ”have shown the greatest prowess in ancillary revenue, a la carte pricing, and loyalty marketing” during 2016.
Brits’ Holiday Booking Habits Revealed
Christmas time is a busy time for holiday bookings in the UK.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) reports that six and a half million people will book new getaways before the clock chimes twelve on 2016.
Airbus Publishes ‘Fly Your Ideas’ Shortlist after “Unprecedented Participation”
This year, 5,499 students from around the world registered to participate in the ‘Fly Your Ideas’ student challenge organised through partnership between Airbus and UNESCO.
Success for Drone Regulatory Programs During Bustling Christmas Season
Just before Christmas, the FAA marked the one year anniversary of its web-based drone registration system declaring it “an unqualified success.”