The Virgin America name will disappear in 2019 but popular features associated with the airline will be integrated into the Alaska Airlines brand.
REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
The Virgin America name will disappear in 2019 but popular features associated with the airline will be integrated into the Alaska Airlines brand.
Passengers can now access content using their personal electronic devices, following the installation of Media inMotion’s ‘Cube’ solution.
Travellers flying with SWISS now have access to more than 250 digital newspapers and magazines, which are available in multiple languages.
From free meals to complimentary wireless IFE streaming, some airlines are challenging the idea of an economy class race to the bottom.
Qantas passengers on Wi-Fi enabled domestic flights will soon be able to stream content from Netflix and Foxtel, and listen to music on Spotify.
XL Airways has teamed up with Immfly to offer a wireless IFE platform on routes to the Caribbean, Indian Ocean and United States.
Content plans: Members of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group will convene in London for an action-packed joint members meetings, hosted by Heathrow
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American Airlines’ Brian Richardson, JetBlue’s Jamie Perry, Delta’s Joe Kiely and Aeromexico’s Rodrigo Llaguno discuss the future of in-flight entertainment.
FTE explores how a new generation of in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions are presenting airlines with ancillary revenue generation opportunities.
FTE takes a look at some of the big IFEC news from APEX EXPO, featuring Inmarsat, Thales, Panasonic, GEE and Rockwell Collins.
Etihad has introduced several new activity packs for children to keep them entertained during flights to and from Abu Dhabi.
9 to 11 June 2026, Dublin, Ireland
A gathering of air transport’s digital and innovation leaders, creative designers and progressive minds who will inspire one another and reimagine travel together.
9 to 11 June 2026, Dublin, Ireland
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FTE takes a look at some of the big IFEC news from APEX EXPO, featuring Inmarsat, Thales, Panasonic, GEE and Rockwell Collins.
Etihad has introduced several new activity packs for children to keep them entertained during flights to and from Abu Dhabi.
Jet Airways has launched its new wireless IFE system, which allows passengers to stream a wide variety of content on their own devices.
APEX’s Joe Leader, Brian Richardson and Michael Childers offer their thoughts on the future relationship between technology and the passenger experience.
Virgin Atlantic has announced that it will be bringing live TV to its 787 fleet, after agreeing a partnership with Panasonic Avionics and IMG.
Lufthansa Systems has announced the installation of its BoardConnect Portable IFE system on over 70 of Eurowings’ aircraft.
JetBlue’s Joanna Geraghty tells FTE that the carrier will soon enable passengers to stream content from their devices to the seatback IFE screens via NFC.
FTE explores how in-flight entertainment apps, media kiosks and pre-flight downloads are having a positive impact on the passenger experience.
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