Jet Asia Airways to offer iPads for in-flight entertainment
Bangkok based Jet Asia Airways will offer passengers on the popular Bangkok to Tokyo route Apple's iPad tablet free of charge in business class and for a fee in economy.
Condor Airlines launches first flight with BoardConnect in-flight entertainment
German carrier Condor (DE) and Lufthansa Systems have launched BoardConnect, a new generation in-flight entertainment (IFE) system that provides wireless access to a wide range of entertainment and information.
Gogo licensed for in-air connectivity over Canada
Canadian airline passengers may soon be able to access wireless Internet on board aircraft after Industry Canada signed off on a plan by Gogo to begin offering the service in Canada.
Philippine Airlines is first Asian full service to add iPad for in-flight entertainment
iPads will be loaded with in-flight entertainment options including full-length movies, TV shows, music, games, and even the latest newspapers and magazines.
Inflight WiFi to be offered by Cebu Pacific
Inflight WiFi is to be offered by Cebu Pacific Air (5J), the Philippines’ largest carrier on its Airbus A330 fleet starting in 2013. The service will be provided by OnAir. This means that its services are available around the world.…
TSA chooses SITA to help improve passenger experience at US airport checkpoints
This system automatically measures and displays the wait time of passengers
OnAir In-flight Connectivity Expands on Emirates A380 Fleet
OnAir Wi-Fi in-flight connectivity is now available across all 21 of the Emirates A380 fleet, allowing passengers to access the Internet on board.
Inflight connectivity rolled out by Etihad
Etihad Airways (EY) launched its first aircraft with inflight connectivity — three Airbus A330-300s and one A320 — in January 2012.
In-flight connectivity takes to the skies with Etihad Airways
Guests of Etihad Airways, the UAE national carrier, are now better connected than ever before.
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Common Use Self-Boarding to be introduced at Vienna
Passengers flying with any airline from Vienna International Airport will enjoy faster and more efficient boarding as the world's first common-use self-boarding gates go into operation there.
Jetstar launches iPads for in-flight entertainment
Low-cost carrier Jetstar has introduced iPads to its passengers for in-flight entertainment. The iPads were launched on selected Jetstar flights last week and will be rolled out across the Australian domestic, transtasman and short-haul international services from Australia and New…
Amadeus and SITA to bring real-time baggage tracking to passengers
Amadeus and SITA have announced that they are working to empower Amadeus Altéa customers to offer real-time baggage tracking information and worldwide baggage reconciliation to passengers.
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