SpiceJet will soon offer in-flight entertainment and retail services, after announcing that it will equip its entire fleet with BoardConnect Portable.


SpiceJet will soon offer in-flight entertainment and retail services, after announcing that it will equip its entire fleet with BoardConnect Portable.

From a personalised IFEC platform and a reconfigurable cabin to virtual reality retail, FTE explores eight solutions that can enhance today’s passenger experience.

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.
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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.

Turkish Airlines has partnered with Denon to offer business class passengers high quality headphones, while tablet-based IFE will also be introduced.

Air China is working with Envee to provide its passengers with new gaming options on its in-flight entertainment system on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.

FTE explores how a new generation of in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions are presenting airlines with ancillary revenue generation opportunities.

Air China is working with Envee to provide its passengers with new gaming options on its in-flight entertainment system on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.

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.

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.
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