From free meals to complimentary wireless IFE streaming, some airlines are challenging the idea of an economy class race to the bottom.


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.

American Airlines’ Brian Richardson, JetBlue’s Jamie Perry, Delta’s Joe Kiely and Aeromexico’s Rodrigo Llaguno discuss the future of in-flight entertainment.
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AirAsia X has launched its ‘Xcite Inflight Entertainment’ service, which gives passengers access to IFE and duty free shopping on Huawei Mediapad 2 devices.

FTE takes a look at some of the big IFEC news from APEX EXPO, featuring Inmarsat, Thales, Panasonic, GEE and Rockwell Collins.

Hawaiian Airlines has announced it is working with Bluebox Avionics to offer iPad Pros in the Premium Cabin on its Airbus A330s.

KLM has released a new Media App for tablets and smartphones so passengers can download newspapers and magazines to read in-flight.

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.

Saudia will be bringing the SKYfi Club wireless in-flight entertainment platform to its A330 and A320 aircraft.

APEX’s Joe Leader, Brian Richardson and Michael Childers offer their thoughts on the future relationship between technology and the passenger experience.

Aeromexico passengers on its Dreamliner aircraft will be able to use the new live TV service from later this month.

Passengers flying on domestic American Airlines flights will now be able to enjoy more complimentary in-flight entertainment content.

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, Qatar Airways, WestJet and Norwegian Air Shuttle explain how streaming services, binge watching and second screen technology are impacting their IFE plans.
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