According to TripAdvisor's Air Travel Survey, 37% of passengers considered an iPad or tablet to be a necessary addition to their carry-on luggage in 2013. Now, in an attempt to cut costs, American Airlines has decided to use the popularity…
Modern day consumers have certain expectations when it comes to airline travel. For one thing, global aircraft interiors need to fit the idea of what plane travel should look like. But increasingly, passengers value comfort and luxury over simply getting…
More than 8 million people fly every day, and many of those travelers are flying across the country, across oceans, and across the world. Sitting on an airplane for any longer than two to three hours can feel like a…
Everyone knows how time always seems to move more slowly when you're stuck on a long flight. That's just one of the reasons why inflight entertainment systems are so important: they help keep customers relaxed and happy. What's more, passengers…
The holiday season is often a time for celebration and joy, but the travel involved with getting to your destination is often quite the opposite. Holidays often result in increased traffic in airports, which can lead to stressful situations for…
When airline passengers travel, one of the things they want most is "luxury." Whether it's a transatlantic flight or a simple two-hour connection, the ability to relax, feel comfortable, and have whatever you need right at your fingertips is the…
Have you ever been a passenger on a long plane ride, enjoying the film on the in flight entertainment system in front of you, or listening to music as your charge your MP3 player with the in seat power, and…
For the ninth year running, Virgin America has earned the number-one spot in the Condé Nast Traveler reader's poll for "best domestic airline in the U.S." In fact, it's a position that Virgin Airlines has held every year since it…
In India, Jet Airways has launched a new in-flight entertainment service, which allows fliers to stream digital content on their devices -- for free. The airline's new service is the first of its kind in the domestic industry, and comes…
A plane trip usually symbolizes something to celebrate -- a well-earned vacation, a visit to someone beloved, or a life change. But even though the reason for a journey may be exciting, for many people the actual trip is dreaded…
When it comes to air travel, most people are very much used to the same old things-- no leg room, wailing babies, recycled air, and second run movies on the inflight entertainment systems (IFE) systems. But times, they are a'changing,…
This month, American Airlines became the latest major commercial airline to announce that all of its in flight entertainment systems -- from movies to music and TV shows to gaming -- will soon be free of charge for all passengers.…
Aircraft interiors is an all encompassing term that includes all of the components and systems that are installed inside an aircraft cabin. That includes practically everything that forms a customer experience while aboard an aircraft. The 41% of passengers that…
When designing aircraft interior products, it can be difficult to remember all of the factors that influence their design, all while remaining within budgetary restrictions and saftey requirements. But the most important thing to keep in mind is that you're…
Millions of people fly every day, and most of the time, they think of their flights merely as a means to an end -- whether that end is a business trip or a long awaited vacation. Nevertheless, those flights sometimes…