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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A USA Today article speaks to a move by US airlines to give economy passengers greater control and selection of movies, audio, and games.
Airlines worldwide spent $1.4 billion on in-flight entertainment hardware last year, research firm IMDC says. It’s projected to increase to more than $2 billion by 2012. The result: monitors in individual seatbacks, digital transmission for clearer picture, on-demand delivery that lets passengers pause and rewind, hundreds of movie and song titles, games beyond Hangman and Sudoku, seat-to-seat texting and even e-mail.
Most travelers and analysts agree that foreign airlines have been more aggressive about adopting the latest and fanciest features.
via USA Today
Apple announces teaming up with Air France, Continental, Delta, Emirates, KLM & United to deliver seamless integration between iPods and IFE systems. Additionally, Apple announced that they are working with Panasonic Avionics Corporation to bring even more leading airlines in-flight iPod connectivity in the future.
via Apple PR
