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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.

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From Dulles to Trump: Washington Airport Renaming Sparks Attention

House Republicans have recently introduced a bill in Congress that seeks to rename Washington Dulles International Airport, situated in Sterling, Virginia, near the nation’s capital, to “Donald J. Trump International Airport.”

The proposed renaming aims to honor former President Donald J. Trump, with supporters of the bill citing his leadership as a pinnacle of national greatness. They envision the new name as a symbol of freedom, prosperity, and strength, echoing sentiments shared by millions of domestic and international travelers who would pass through the airport.

Currently, Washington Dulles International Airport is named after the late Secretary of State John Foster Dulles, a dedication that dates back to 1984. Before that, it was dedicated by President John F. Kennedy in 1962.

This is an actual bill:

To designate the Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia as the Donald J. Trump Int’l Airport.

Filed 3/29. Not April Fools.

No sane VA rep would support it. If you want to “sycophant” stick to your own damn airportshttps://t.co/5Oc9l5WUqS— Denver Riggleman (@RepRiggleman) April 2, 2024

Despite the introduction of the bill, its prospects for passage appear dim due to the Democrat-controlled Senate and the narrow Republican majority in the House of Representatives. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, along with six cosponsors, acknowledges the uphill battle, recognizing the challenges posed by the political landscape.

Notably, this proposal wouldn’t mark the first time an airport in the D.C. area has been named after a Republican president, with the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport already established in Arlington, Virginia.

While some Republicans champion the renaming initiative, there is considerable opposition, particularly among Democrats. Democratic Rep. Representing part of northern Virginia encompassing Dulles, strongly opposes the idea, pointing to legal issues surrounding Trump and suggesting alternative honors.

The bill, if passed, would mandate that all official references to the airport in laws, regulations, documents, and records be changed to Donald J. Trump International Airport. However, with the current political climate, the chances of the bill progressing through Congress and becoming law remain slim.

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IndiGo Eyes Widebody Jets, Ramping Up Air India Competition

Malaysia Airlines And IndiGo Sign MoU To Boost Tourism

IndiGo, Asia’s largest budget carrier, is edging closer to a significant strategic move as it explores the purchase of widebody aircraft, according to Bloomberg.

This potential decision not only signifies the airline’s ambition to expand its international reach but also sets the stage for heightened competition with established players like Air India Ltd.

While IndiGo is still in the process of evaluating various options, insiders suggest that an order for approximately 30 Airbus SE A350s is emerging as the frontrunner. However, these sources, preferring anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the information, stress that the airline has yet to make a final announcement. They caution that factors such as timing and the final number of planes could still influence IndiGo’s decision.

indigo airlines booking contemplation of acquiring widebody jets is not a spontaneous move. The airline has long pondered the idea of venturing into long-haul services to cater to the increasing demand from affluent Indian travelers seeking destinations like the UK and Europe.

IndiGo’s already substantial relationship with Airbus, underscored by a monumental order for 500 A320neo family aircraft last year, further underscores its position as a major player in the aviation industry. With a backlog of around 1,000 aircraft, indigo manage booking
stands poised to make a strategic leap forward in its operational scope.

Recently, Under the terms of its extended codeshare arrangement with Qantas Airways, the national airline of Australia, IndiGo, the preferred carrier of India, has announced the addition of 11 new routes, effective March 31, 2024.

Customers of indigo flight can now travel across popular tourist destinations with ticket sales beginning on March 12, 2024. indigo flight booking Australia’s major cities, including Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Gold Coast, Perth, Sydney, and Melbourne.

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Gateway to UAE: Visa-On-Arrival Now Access for 87 Countries

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates has announced an amendment to its visa exemption policy, which is a significant step towards improving tourism and making travel easier.

Now, residents of 87 nations will be able to visit the United Arab Emirates without having to worry about securing a pre-entry visa.

The visa process has been made more open and accessible, even though nationals of 110 countries still need one to enter the UAE. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ official website makes it simple for interested parties to see the list of exempt countries and visa requirements.

For citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the entry process is even smoother, as no visa or sponsorship is required. Simply presenting a GCC state passport or identity card upon arrival at UAE ports of entry is sufficient for entry.

Notably, visas on arrival are available to Indian individuals with passports, US visit visas or green cards, and UK or EU residency permits good for at least six months. Travellers from these areas will have flexibility because they can stay for an additional 14 days after their initial 14-day stay.

The list of countries now eligible for visa-on-arrival privileges encompasses a diverse array of nations, including Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany.

Hungary, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Nauru, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Russia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Bahamas, The Netherlands, UK, Ukraine, Uruguay, US, Vatican, Hellenic, Bosnia, and Kosovo.