Turkish Airlines has finalized a deal with Boeing for up to 150 737 MAX aircraft, comprising 100 firm 737-8s and options for 50 more, with substitution rights for the larger 737-10. It is the flag carrier's largest-ever Boeing narrowbody order and the first major fleet decision under new Chairman Murat Seker and CEO Ahmet Olmustur. No delivery timeline was disclosed.
American Airlines is bringing back seatback screens on its narrowbody fleet, nearly a decade after removing them to cut costs. Starting with 2028 deliveries and retrofits, seats will feature 4K screens, USB-C charging, and Bluetooth audio, with fleet-wide completion expected by early 2030s. The move is a catch-up to Delta and United, which have screens on 900+ and 800+ aircraft. American also plans to increase premium seating by 40% and deploy Starlink on 500+ narrowbodies from 2027.
Amadeus and trend forecasting agency Globetrender released 'Travel Trends 2026,' highlighting six trends based on Amadeus proprietary data: The Pawprint Economy, Travel Mixology, Point-to-Point Precision, Pop Culting, Pick 'n' Stays, and Innovation Tourism. The report covers pet-friendly rail pilots, A321XLR long-range narrowbody jets, AI-driven trip planning, hotel personalization, and innovative destinations like Shenzhen.