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World’s Top 10 Best Airline In-Flight Entertainment

10.Thai Airways

Enjoy the up-to-date and classic in-flight entertainment with over 1,000 hours of movies, short films, games, music, news and information through a large personal screen for your maximum viewing pleasure.

SAWASDEE,World’s Top 10 Best Airline In-Flight Entertainment

To keep youngest passengers amused during international or domestic flights a range of toys, games and books are available for children. There are various toys and games to choose from for children of all ages: under 3 years, 3 to 6 years, and 6 to 12 years of age.

Stay connected on the world of business or social media with your mobile device. Check your emails or surf the web on your laptop in the air with THAI Sky Connect.

9.Delta Airlines

Advanced, touch-screen digital entertainment system puts you in charge of your entertainment options. Choose from up to 300 movies, HBO®, SHOWTIME®, 18 channels of live satellite TV on select flights, podcasts, 2,500+ songs, TV and games, including in-flight trivia.

You’ll find seat-back screens on most long-haul international flights.

Delta is now offering free mobile messaging, so you can stay in touch with friends, family, and colleagues while onboard.

Bringing at-home Wi-Fi speed and reliability to the air with 2Ku, the next-generation technology from Gogo, offering peak speeds of 15+ Mbps to your seat. That means whether you’re streaming video, working remotely or simply browsing the web, you can enjoy industry-leading Wi-Fi speeds on your flight. 2Ku also offers continuous connectivity from pushback to park.

8. Etihad Airways

Movies

Latest blockbusters, your favourites and timeless classics
Hollywood, Arabic, European, Indian and Asian Cinema
Multiple language tracks and subtitles

TV shows

Top-rated dramas and must-see comedies
Lifestyle, sport and documentaries

Drama Box-Sets

Ability to create your own video playlists

Live TV channels*

Live news update
Sporting action as it happens *Available on selected flights only

Audio

Over 500 CDs in library
Create your own audio playlists
16 bespoke Radio channels
And much more

Games

A selection of interactive games for all ages including a host of Android games on B787 and A380 aircraft.

You can purchase wireless Internet access using your credit card, redeem a voucher or connect using your existing account with selected Wi-Fi roaming partners.

7.Qantas Airlines

This month onboard and in lounges, you’ll find Qantas Spirit of Australia Magazine, providing the best travel inspiration and information, local’s guides to the best restaurants, top hotels and travel experiences.

You can use your personal electronic devices (PEDs) such as smart phones, tablets and music players in flight mode, for the duration of each flight, providing uninterrupted access to work and entertainment.

Mobile phones without flight mode can be used before departure if parked at an aerobridge and after landing if proceeding to an aerobridge.

Personal PC power is available in First and Business cabins on most aircraft (excluding selected B737-800 aircraft). Shared PC power is available in Premium Economy and Economy on all international A380 and A330-300 aircraft and on selected international B747-400, A330-200 and B737-800 aircraft. This system provides 110V AC (60 Hz) power and accepts most household power plugs including: Australian 2 or 3 pin, European 2 pin, Japanese 2 or 3 pin and USA 2 or 3 pin. Customers using UK 2 or 3 pin plugs need to use an adaptor.

6.Lufthansa

Lufthansa in-flight entertainment stands for first-class entertainment on board. As well as current blockbusters and popular classic movies, passengers on Lufthansa long-haul flights can look forward to a large number of TV series, audio books and CDs.

More than 100 films movies in up to eight languages.
More than 200 TV programmes.
Large selection for families and children with many movies and TV programmes, Audio books and Music CDs.
‘Box Sets’ to enjoy featuring whole seasons of TV series.
More than 50 Lufthansa Playlists to relax and to groove and to tune in for many destinations.
A big selection of Music CDs with an excellent selection of Rock, Pop, Classical and many more.
60 Audio Books in German and English.
International programme, including content from the Middle East, India, Japan and China.
Simple operation: the user interface can be operated intuitively in the same way as modern tablet interfaces and is available in 10 languages.
By using ‘myAudio’and ‘myVideo’ travelers can easily create their personal playlists within the Inflight program.

5.Virgin Atlantic

The latest blockbusters straight out of Hollywood and a selection of critically acclaimed indie films are waiting onboard.

A whole world of TV is waiting onboard this month – from award winning comedy to binge inspiring boxset tasters.

Also have plenty of family friendly viewing to keep younger travelers occupied.

Over 30 hours of kids entertainment on every flight, including plenty all the family can enjoy.

Get a taste of the huge music library onboard and have a listen to this month’s boarding music.

On selected flights, you’ll find a great choice of games to test your skill and stimulate your mind. Some games even let you challenge fellow passengers!

You’ll find a comprehensive guide to all the entertainment available at your fingertips in the November edition of inflight magazine.

4.Turkish Airlines

You won’t notice the time passing during your flight! have enhanced the selection of media available on inflight entertainment system by adding the latest media content. There is something for all tastes and you will find yourself enjoying the journey even more with the best in entertaining films, music, games, and other new media content!

A global musical voyage

One of the best ways to explore the world is through the diversity of its music. That’s why have joined together with the world’s leading music company, Universal Music Group, to create special inflight music platform, My Music Planet. music collection features over 750,000 songs from over 3,500 musicians as well as live concerts, backstage footage, and music charts.

For children

Inflight entertainment system includes films, television programs, and games, specially chosen for child passengers. Young passengers can enjoy non-stop entertainment throughout their journey thanks to partnership with Disney and numerous other film companies.

Exploring the world with Skylife

Get to know the world better with fascinating articles from Skylife. You can check out this month’s magazine and scroll through archives on the Skylife internet page.

Internet connection

Thanks to the high-speed Wi-Fi connection on aircraft, you can carry on with your work and keep in touch with the world outside.

3.Singapore Airlines

Kids have very short attention spans. So unless you keep them amused, they quickly turn to other forms of entertainment. Like the man in the next seat or the couple in front. That’s why have over 1,000 movies, television programmes, music, and games on KrisWorld to keep them occupied. It keeps them happy. And other passengers even happier.

Internet Access

To access the Internet through WiFi, simply:

Enable WiFi on your smart phone, tablet or laptop, and connect to the ‘KrisWorld’ or ‘OnAir’ network. (cabin crew will let you know which network is available on your flight.)
Launch your web browser to display the onboard portal.
Choose your preferred price plan, and log in or create a new account.
Enter your credit card details and confirm your purchase. You are now online!

Companion App

What can It do with Companion App?

The free SingaporeAir mobile app brings you a whole new way to enjoy KrisWorld. Discover what is playing on KrisWorld even before you step onboard, shortlist your favourite movies, TV or music to your Favourites list and control the media playback right from your personal electronic device.

In-seat Telephone

Get in touch with a loved one, close a business deal or make a business reservation at your destination – all with the touch of a button.

Seat-to-seat calls are available for free.

2.Qatar Airways

Audio-video on-demand service allows you to choose up to 3,000 entertainment options – Movies, TV Box Sets, Audio, Games and much more.

Oryx One Communications

The world is at your fingertips with Qatar Airways’ state-of-the-art communication. Stay connected with the OnAir mobile service. Onboard Wi-Fi makes it easy to stay on top of your work or entertained with uninterrupted access to friends, family, colleagues and clients.

Once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet, you can use your portable electronic devices (PEDs) and send SMS and MMS or access your email and browse the Internet to stay in touch with everyone on the ground.

*Available on select aircraft.

On board Wi-Fi

Enable Wi-Fi on your laptop, tablet or smartphone, and select ‘Oryx One.’

You will need to launch your web browser, which will display the log-in web portal. From the portal, simply select your preferred price plan.

Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs)

You can use your e-readers, tablets and smartphones from gate to gate i.e. including taxiing, take-off and landing without a risk to safety.

1.Emirates

Visit places you won’t find on a map

Fall in love with a classic romance. Lose yourself in the latest edge-of-the-seat thriller. Let inflight entertainment take you to places you won’t find on a map.

Choose from over 2,500 channels of movies, TV shows, music and games, on demand and in multiple languages. On ice Digital Widescreen, have movies with Audio Description and Closed Captions if you’re hearing or visually impaired.

Airshow moving map

Follow your flight over oceans and mountains on on-screen map and see exactly where you are in the world. Get the weather report, the estimated time arrive and other flight data to your screen. You can listen to your music, radio or podcasts uninterrupted while you explore.

News and sport headlines

Find out what’s happening in the world during your flight. Update the stories regularly via satellite directly from the BBC News website. You can also read news from Reuters in German, French and Arabic. Follow your top team or sporting hero through text updates of all the action from Sport 360.

External cameras

Forget the window seat – the best views in the plane are from external cameras. Enjoy the pilots’ view with forward-facing camera or look directly below with bird’s-eye camera. And on double-decker A380 aircraft have a third tail fin camera, giving you views over the aircraft and through the clouds.

Open Skies

Pick up your copy of Open Skies from your seat pocket and get inspired by a great inflight read. award-winning monthly magazine is your guide to what’s happening in the world right now

Wi-Fi in the sky

It’s free to post or tweet from your seat on all of A380s and most Boeing 777 aircraft. Enjoy 20MB of free data (that’s enough to browse your favorite social networks).*

In-seat phone, SMS and email

Use the in-seat satellite phone to stay in touch with home or your office or use it to call other people on your flight. You can also send messages using our onscreen SMS and email services.

Airlines

Air India B787 Dreamliner Cabin Experiences Water Leak During midflight

On November 29, an Air India flight en route from Delhi to London Gatwick Airport faced a mid-flight cabin leak originating from an overhead storage unit. The incident involved a water leak within the cabin of an Air India 787 Dreamliner while flying over India.

Despite the unexpected situation, the cabin crew maintained a reassuring demeanor, encouraging passengers to remain calm. There was also a leak of water from the plane’s roof, so the pilot urged the passengers not to panic.

The odd thing is that, based on videos posted online, passengers did not appear to be significantly impacted when the leak was reported by a crew member. The leak may have been caused by a cooling system malfunction, though this is suspected.

A passenger shared the video on X, showing water continuously dripping onto passengers’ seats from overhead bins. A user commented, “It’s possible that some travellers left their fully filled water bottles in their cabin luggage, which could be the cause of this. They advise us to carry water bottles because of this. The company may not be the only one at fault. “Can passengers request a refund in situations like this?” asked another.

An Air India Boeing B787 Dreamliner cabin started leaking from the overhead storage area during its flight from #Delhi to #London Gatwick Airport.#AirIndia pic.twitter.com/oWrWp2BIQR— Madhuri Adnal (@madhuriadnal) November 29, 2023

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flynas partners with Eve Air to bring eVTOL operations to Riyadh and Jeddah

Eve Air Mobility has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to investigate the possibility of operating electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Saudi Arabia.

Flynas is the top low-cost airline in the Middle East and the world. In 2026, the partners plan to investigate the feasibility of launching eVTOL operations in Riyadh and Jeddah.

“This collaboration is a significant step towards realizing our common goal of sustainable air travel, as well as a demonstration of our dedication to establishing an eco-friendly, accessible, and efficient transportation system,” stated Johann Bordais, CEO of Eve.

“We are excited to start this revolutionary journey with flynas and work together to improve Saudi Arabia’s air mobility in the future.” The agreement will help Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector by establishing and bolstering the region’s potential electric flight ecosystem. Additionally, the partnership will support the ambitious targets in the aviation sector as well as the sustainability goals of Vision 2030.

More than 1,500 flights per week are offered by flynas to more than 70 domestic and international locations. The launch of eVTOL flights to Saudi Arabia as well as the joint venture between Eve and flynas will give passengers another choice for urban transportation while reaffirming the companies’ dedication to influencing the direction of electric aviation and offering effective, secure, and environmentally friendly transportation to the area.

Airlines

Embraer gets new order from Porter Airlines for 25 jets

Porter Airlines has added to its 50 existing firm orders with the exercise of purchase rights to place a firm order for 25 Embraer E195-E2 passenger jets.

With the new aircraft, Porter will be able to reach more locations across Porter and continue its highly regarded service. With 25 purchase rights left, Porter’s orders with Embraer now stand at 75 firm, valued at US$2.1 billion at list price. This deal will be added to the Q4 backlog.

The E195-E2’s North American launch customer, Porter, has already accepted delivery of 24 of the aircraft and has just revealed plans to fly to new locations in Mexico and the Caribbean in addition to Las Vegas, Miami, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. At the moment, the planes are being used out of Eastern Canada, primarily targeting Ottawa and Toronto Pearson International Airport.

The E195-E2 is also bringing new services to Halifax and Montreal. Porter has decided to set up the 146-seat aircraft in a cosy all-economy configuration with 132 seats, offering 36, 34, and 30-inch seat pitches to their guests.

Airlines

Etihad to fly A380 superjumbo on Abu Dhabi-New York route

Etihad Airways is happy to announce that on April 22, 2024, it will begin operating double-decker flights on the A380 to New York JFK.

Etihad’s ability to connect to the larger GCC and Indian subcontinent, as well as the US market, has been greatly enhanced with the launch of the A380. It will also bring in more tourists who want to take in the sights of the energetic city of Abu Dhabi.

On one of the two daily flights from Etihad to New York, the A380 will be in service. A 787-9 aircraft with First, Business, and Economy classes will fly the other daily route. Now that Etihad has brought its superjumbo back to the skies, the US route is the second destination—after London—to experience the amazing A380.

The cabin includes 337 Economy Smart seats with large pillows for maximum comfort and Etihad’s signature fixed-wing headrests, as well as 68 extra legroom seats with an extra 4 inches of space.

The Business Studios, which offer 70 private spaces on the upper deck, offer a private sanctuary that relieves stress during travel. The Lobby, a serviced lounge and bar area situated between the First and Business cabins, is also located on the upper deck.

Currently, etihad.com makes the dream of seeing The Residence just a click away. * Guests can upgrade from a First-class ticket for an absolutely unforgettable journey, with special offer prices starting at 10,999 AED ($2,990).

Special deal: Upgrades are available for purchase between November 29 and December 12, 2023, for 10,999 AED for a single person or 14,999 AED for two, one-way. Travelable starting on April 22, 2024 (except June 14–24, 2024).

The standard one-way residence upgrade fare from Abu Dhabi to New York is 16,600 AED per person.

Airlines

U.S. airlines lose 2 million suitcases a year. Where do they end up?

The holidays are expected to be extremely busy, according to the Transportation Security Administration. A fortunate few will be among the millions of people returning home without their bags as they head back from their Thanksgiving vacations.

Where do all those misplaced bags wind up, next? Journalist Melanie Peeples set out to investigate. All suitcases that are misplaced by US airlines and are not picked up by their owners ultimately arrive at Unclaimed Baggage.

In Scottsboro, Alabama, it occupies an entire city block and is a massive store. Every day, 7,000 new things are added to the inventory. And all of it is offered at a steep discount.

It is set up like a department store, with bookshelves filled with books and clothing and shoes around because, let’s face it, who hasn’t misplaced a book on a plane? But the jackpot is just up these stairs.

The mezzanine is the most crowded part of the store. Thus, this is where our electronics division is located. However, things up here are even more fascinating. It functions as follows: Up to three months are spent by the airline attempting to return a misplaced suitcase or pole-vaulting shipping container to its owner. However, the airline gives up after three months and compensates the owner back up to $3,800.

Statistically speaking, 99.5% of checked luggage on airlines does not disappear. All of it just adds up to a lot—the 0.5% that does.

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Comac unveils new smaller and larger variants of the C919

China’s leading aircraft manufacturer, Comac, has announced that two new C919 narrowbody aircraft variants are being developed to meet a variety of operational needs both inside and outside of China.

The C919 Stretched Variant and the C919 Shortened/Plateau Variant are the names of these variants that were on display at the Shanghai International Commercial Aviation & Aerospace Industry Exhibition. Comac seeks to emulate Airbus’ A320 series and Boeing’s 737 MAX models by providing a range of sizes for its standard narrowbody model.

With 210 seats in a two-class arrangement, the C919 Stretched Variant, according to Comac, “conforms to the trend of large-scale development of single-aisle aircraft market.”

The Shortened/Plateau configuration can accommodate 140 passengers and has takeoff and landing performance suitable for all high-altitude airports in China. It has “good potential,” according to Comac, for more derivatives.

With over 10 million passengers flown, Comac’s regional jet, the ARJ21, has achieved a noteworthy milestone. A China Southern Airlines ARJ21 aircraft on the Guangzhou-Jieyang route served as a symbol of this accomplishment. As a result of its increasing presence in regional aviation, the ARJ21 is currently estimated to operate 1,800 weekly flights throughout China and Indonesia.

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