Comments on: US Airways says “buh-bye” to in-flight entertainment

By: Joeyhotto

Joeyhotto — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 05:04:00 +0000

US Airways is the stupidest airline in the world. In Fact they are like “The Flight to Philadelphia will not be providing an airplane, so bring additional wings”. They are LAZY AS HELL! they only care about MONEY, MONEY, MONEY and they get YENOM, YENOM, YENOM, for their lack of costumer service. So, the next time you fly to Phoenix, fly Southwest. Send this to US Airways.

By: mary

mary — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:59:18 +0000

And who doesn’t have their own portable DVD player nowadays? Me and everyone I know over 29.
Even if I bought one, using it when traveling with small kids is always a worry. Will we drop it, lose it, have it stolen……that along with all my other electronics I should keep in my carry-on so as not to get broken stolen, etc. would get veeerrry heavy.

We travel from Detroit to Osaka every year, it’s nice to just get on the plane and have them provide something for our 12 + hours in the (cough, cough) air.

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:32:35 +0000

I primarily fly between Hawaii and California, and therefore don’t get the planes with every seat having IFE. So in my experience, I usually end up in a seat where I have to stretch to see the screen coming from the ceiling four rows ahead of me. Even if it’s a movie I would like to see (and it usually isn’t), I just give up because the viewing isn’t worth my neck strain. I have an ipod with video capabilities and a book, and therefore don’t need IFE. But enough about me…fliers, whether they be frequent or casual, should know by now that flights are no longer “experiences.” Few flights still have fabulous amenities to write home about, but in this day, the only thing that matters to them is getting you from A to B. Your comfort, your hunger, your thirst, your body temperature – that’s all your own responsibility. I’m not really surprised US Air did this, and I won’t be surprised if other airlines follow suit.

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By: Elizabeth Smith

Elizabeth Smith — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:59:16 +0000

Andrew T makes a good point. Why don’t the airlines just charge a little higher ticket price to cover “amenities” or “extras” such as IFE?

By: Andrew T

Andrew T — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:38:07 +0000

No, I probably wouldn’t.

I’m also not sure whether it would be a good/feasible idea. In order for that to work, EVERY airport in the country, would have to have several of these vending machines in EVERY terminal, in order for them to be dropped off upon landing. That’s many thousands.

US Airways is the only carrier to announce these cuts, in order, so they claim, to save $10m a year. Unless my maths have gone awry somewhere….the company operates 3,500 daily flights. That’s 1,277,500 flights a year. That equates to $7.80 per flight that they are hoping to save??? Seriously people. Charge me an extra 20cents for my ticket, it’s ok, I won’t mind.

I read somewhere that the average weight of the IFE systems in their planes is around 500lbs……in the scheme of things, that really isn’t very much. What next, charging overweight people extra? Actually, I’m not completely against that, it’s not right when you’re sat next to an overly large person and they are taking up half your seat too, I’ve had it happen several times, and it’s not fair.

Anyway, back to the point, no, I’m not sure a portable solution is a good idea – as well as the logistics, it’s one more headache for the cabin crew when people complain they can’t get them working, or theirs is broken etc etc. US Air is in the minority of one when it comes to removing these completely, all the other airlines installing seatback options have it right.

By: Elizabeth Smith

Elizabeth Smith — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:46:41 +0000

If it works well and I did not have my own, sure, I’d pay the rental fee.

By: Brent Wood

Brent Wood — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:42:20 +0000

About 50 airlines around the world will provide a portable IFE player with content of about 10 new movies, TV shows, games, shopping, etc. The rental fee is about $10.00 or less. The airlines get part or all of the rental.

Another concept being considered is having these portable players available in a vending machine at or near the gate. With a credit card you could rent such a portable player and take it on board with you and watch what content you choose. The player sits on the table top or you hold it in your hands when playing games. You would then return the player to a drop box when you exit the flight.

Does anyone think that this “At Gate” availability of IFE would work? Would you pay a rental fee for this portable IFE option?

By: Elizabeth Smith

Elizabeth Smith — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:34:39 +0000

Paring is an understatement!