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Virtual reality testing, courtesy Qantas

02/17/15
Forget the seat-back screen and your bring-on-board tablet. In an in-flight entertainment first, Australian carrier Qantas will soon be making Samsung’s virtual reality headsets, called Gear VR, available to premium passengers on some long-distance flights. A three-month trial run begins in mid-March, when Qantas plans to make the headsets available to first-class passengers on some →

Can information technology smooth out the airport experience?

09/10/12
How are the world’s airports using IT – information technology – to improve the passenger experience? According to the 9th annual SITA Airport IT Trends Survey published today, airports are using mobile apps, social media and intelligent technologies such as geolocation services to make it easier for passengers to get to and through airports. One →

Flying with Facebook

02/03/11
OK; it’s not free in-flight Wi-Fi, but it’s something. During the month of February, passengers on Gogo Wi-Fi-equipped Delta, AirTran, American, Virgin Atlantic, Alaska, US Airways, and United airplanes flying in North America will be able to access Facebook for free. To take advantage of the offer: when told you can turn on your computer, →

Tidbits for travelers: Free drinks for fliers; Flying car tweaked

07/28/10
If your Mileage Plus status on United Airlines lands you in the Economy Plus section, or if you pony up some extra bucks and buy your way into the seating area that promises 5 extra inches of legroom, the airline will buy you a drink. According to the airline website, anyone sitting in the Economy →
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