Entertainment

First Look At Jetstar’s iPad Entertainment System

Gizmodo AU

It’s been talked about since June last year, but Jetstar has finally rolled out its in-flight entertainment system that utilises the iPad. The new service will begin rolling out on planes from tomorrow (November 9), and should be available across the Australia-based Jetstar fleet from December. So what do you get for your money? Lifehacker gives you a detailed tour of the system.


September 16, 2011
Entertainment

Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner Uses Android For Entertainment

Boeing’s decided to stick a little green monster in its long-awaited, recently certified 787 Dreamliners. All 787s currently in production are being fitted with Android servers and touchscreens, which will be available in economy through first class.


August 5, 2011
Entertainment

American Airlines Adds Wireless Movies To All Its 767s

You can take that issue of SkyMall and choke yourself with it, because American Airlines flights are now a little more fun! TechCrunch reports AA is pushing its Gogo streaming video service to all 767s, offering 100 films and episodes.


June 15, 2011
Computing

Samsung Galaxy Tab For American Airlines’ First-Class Bourgeoisie

Not only is American Airlines offering in-flight streaming on passengers’ devices, they’re also stocking the first class cabin with 6000 10-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab tablets in total.


May 4, 2011
Entertainment

American Airlines To Offer In-Flight Streaming To Your Device

Indulging in in-flight entertainment on American Airlines is going to get much easier – you’ll never have to stare at a stupid little screen on the the back of the head rest of the passenger in front of you ever again.


April 5, 2011
Gaming

The Future Of Gaming At 35,000 Feet

The future of airborne gaming may include a full-sized monitor, surround sound and plenty of legroom, if you’ve got the cash to drop on a plush, “Not For Wimps” airline seat.


February 24, 2011
Entertainment

Southwest Airlines To Better In-Flight Entertainment With iTunes Content

Southwest is partnering with Apple to create a new in-flight service called InAirtainment that allows passengers to purchase iTunes content via the airline’s website. They’re also going to offer special deals like 20 free songs. [Variety via SlashGear]


September 22, 2010
Software

Android Will Take Over Aeroplanes Too

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Not happy with invading phones, tablets and TVs, Runway Girl Mary Kirby reports that Android will live inside aeroplane seats too. Both Thales and Panasonic are eyeing Google’s platform for their next-generation touchscreen in-flight entertainment products.


December 29, 2009
Gadgets

TSA Lightens Up And Lets Pilots Make Some Security Decisions

We’ve seen the ridiculous new airline security rules and we’ve explained how to cope with them, but now the TSA is easing up and allowing pilots to make the final call on things including allowing live TV and pillows again.


December 20, 2009

How To Get Free Inflight Wi-Fi This Christmas

Holiday travel can be a tiresome experience. If you want to relax with a little Wi-Fi on the plane, MyMoneyBlog.com has compiled a list of the codes you can use to get free internet access during your holiday excursions.