Interesting article in the Telegraph that some of American Airlines new (domestic) fleet will not be fitted with IFE, instead it will be Bring Your Own Device and access the AA film catalogue onboard.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/ ... nt-screen/
Thinking back to the Virgin 747 refit around 2011, that equipment is already starting to show it's age and will serve until 2020 when replaced by the A350-10. You wouldn't keep a computer, or iPad, or phone for 9 years. IFE is pretty expensive and is out of date far too soon. I think AA are really onto something here.
Bring your own device
Charging facilities at every seat
Free onboard access to film catalogue
Reasonable internet access charge
A limited supply of iPads to hand out to those without
I'd be happy with that.
Also note if you're flying Thomas Cook from Manchester this summer, their brand new Air Tanker hasn't (yet) been fitted out with seat back screens.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/ ... nt-screen/
Thinking back to the Virgin 747 refit around 2011, that equipment is already starting to show it's age and will serve until 2020 when replaced by the A350-10. You wouldn't keep a computer, or iPad, or phone for 9 years. IFE is pretty expensive and is out of date far too soon. I think AA are really onto something here.
Bring your own device
Charging facilities at every seat
Free onboard access to film catalogue
Reasonable internet access charge
A limited supply of iPads to hand out to those without
I'd be happy with that.
Also note if you're flying Thomas Cook from Manchester this summer, their brand new Air Tanker hasn't (yet) been fitted out with seat back screens.