Nowadays, airplane passengers are using more than one electronic device, which presents a unique challenge for airlines. How do they keep these passengers happy by maximizing the in-seat power supply without affecting other essential flight elements? To make matters worse,…
This year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo or AIX saw a thrilling line up of some of the most brilliant and innovative aircraft interior ideas seen to date. The three-day event held in Hamburg certainly lived up to its hype as airlines…
In 1914, the first-ever commercial flight took place lasting a total of 23 minutes. Commercial flights have changed a lot since that time with trips lasting longer, becoming more comfortable, and even including entertainment. Research has shown that 78% of…
When striving to provide exemplary service to all airline passengers, it is essential to remember that your passengers will include flyers of all ages. And when it comes to the flight’s smallest passengers, it is always best to keep them…
As airline technology advances, in flight entertainment certainly takes a front seat most of the time. From airplane power adapters to IFE monitors, these systems are growing in quality and connectivity. And for the more than 8 million people who…
The past decade has revolutionized the in flight experience. Where people would once crack open a book or take a nap, they now have a host of entertainment options right at their fingertips. Now, in seat power and airplane displays…
In flight entertainment systems take global aircraft interiors to the next level, providing customers with a multitude of experiences. But will these features become obsolete in the digital age? As more passengers bring tablets, laptops, smartphones, and other pieces of…
On any given day, an incredible 8 million people are flying through the air on giant metal machines. Today’s airline industry is showing no signs of slowing down — but it’s still fairly easy to alienate customers with outdated technologies…
Millions of people fly every single day. For those people that fly from city to city in the U.S., especially cities that are only an hour or two away, they just want to be comfortable on their flight. For those…
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…
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…
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,…
