in flight entertainment

There are two kinds of people on planes: the ones who treat the seatback screen like a movie theater… and the ones who treat it like a dashboard. I’m firmly …

One of the newer trends in travel is personalization. Not too long ago, that might’ve meant an airline remembering you prefer a window seat or a hotel noting that you …

Airlines spend a ton of money trying to enhance the in-flight experience. They have to do something to distract you from the fact that your seat is a little smaller …

Wi-Fi, as we know it, was released in 1997 and was available commercially by 1999 (that’s when Apple used it for their iBook series of laptops). Over the next (gulp) …

Many people can relate to the excitement of flying on a plane. If you’re a frequent flyer, you might not remember the first time you flew, but there’s a good …

Over the years, I’ve shared my – hatred? Hatred’s a strong word – intense dislike for Southwest’s Live at 35 program. Introduced in 2011, Live at 35 is when Southwest …

Whenever U.S. airlines offer something new in terms of in-flight entertainment, it’s big news. Who’s offering Wi-Fi? Who’s offering it for free? Who has a bigger TV screen? Who offers …

When airlines make a change they think passengers will like, they shout it from the rooftops. Alaska Airlines’ free checked item? They’ve got a whole page devoted to it. Delta’s …

When flying with domestic carriers, we usually find ourselves seated in the economy section. This allows us to compare the standard-level seats of various airlines and even the different types …

Airlines will never get in-seat entertainment right; there are just too many factors involved, so it’s practically impossible for them to get ahead of the curve. Which isn’t to say …