Inflight Entertainment
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SmartTray: Sometimes It’s the Simplest Things That Grab Your Attention
I had been meaning to write about this after I met with the company at the APEX show back in September, but…
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The Next Thing in Inflight Entertainment? The Second Screen
For a few years, people have predicted the demise of traditional inflight entertainment (IFE) systems as wifi became more widely available on…
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Faster Wifi Coming to the Skies
I’ve spent the week here at the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) conference, and it’s been a great show. This group has…
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Topic of the Week: APEX Show Next Week
Next week is the annual Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) conference. All the big passenger experience providers from inflight entertainment vendors to…
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Cranky on the Web (January 14 – 18)
Today is the day. If you live in the Metroplex, come on out to DFW for a little Crankyspotting between 10a and…
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Qantas Walks Away From Inflight Internet on Its Longest Routes
It didn’t make huge news, but last week when Qantas announced it had decided to stop offering internet onboard on its A380…
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How Spot Beams Will Help Panasonic Provide Faster Wifi Onboard for Travelers Without Ka Band
I’m enjoying a Lava Flow on the beach right now, so feel free to grab a glass and a tiny umbrella and…
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Delta Makes a Smart Choice for Wifi Internationally
While wireless internet has become nearly ubiquitous on flights within the US (unless you fly United), international travel hasn’t seen the same…
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Cranky on the Web (June 25 – 29)
In-Flight Entertainment Check: What You’ll Get on Each Airline – Conde Nast Daily Traveler I did a round-up of domestic inflight entertainment…
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American (Too) Quietly Announces Premium Economy, Flat Beds, and More Awesomeness
Last week, all the talk was about American filing for bankruptcy. That announcement mostly buried what should have been a much bigger…
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Cranky on the Web (November 7 – 11)
Airline Wi-Fi Check: Which Have It? – Conde Nast Daily Traveler In light of United’s announcement that it was putting wifi on…
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United Becomes the First US Airline to Announce Wifi Over the Water
United fliers, rejoice. Your airline has now, finally, announced its comprehensive wifi plan. The result is . . . a little surprising,…