Following in Singapore’s contrails, United has announced that it would become the first U.S. airline to offer in-flight iPod and iPhone connectivity. The carrier will offer the service as part of its in-flight entertainment system, letting users charge and connect their devices to the in-seat 15.4-inch widescreen LCD monitors.
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Singapore Airlines announced the first-ever flights featuring iPod and iPhone connectivity as part of their KrisWorld IFE system. iPod/iPhone connectivity is achieved via a custom cable that includes the iPod/iPhone 30-pin connector on one end and a 9-pin connector that plugs into the KrisWorld IFE system. Each seat features a 15.4-inch widescreen LCD monitor which is perfect for watching television shows and movies, as well as active noise-cancellation headphones. iPod/iPhone connectivity is currently available on the newly reconfigured all-Business Class A340 flights between New York and Singapore. Service between Los Angeles and Singapore is slated to begin in August.
