AA dropping seatback screens. The future of IFE?

[ExGingi]

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-02-03/your-in-flight-movie-screen-is-going-extinct

Will other airlines follow? Reminds me of Transaero A"H that used to give out tablets for IFE.

[Aerial Dag]

To really replace the seatback screens I think the airlines should do the following:

1) Provide an empty slot at eye level in the back of the seat so I don't have to spend 5 hours looking down
2) Have at least 1 outlet per seat
3) Rent out a few tablets & chargers for those who don't have enough for the whole family or forgot theirs at home

I think the best part about getting rid of these screens is the additional legroom in economy without those entertainment boxes.

[coralsnake]

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-02-03/your-in-flight-movie-screen-is-going-extinct

Will other airlines follow? Reminds me of Transaero A"H that used to give out tablets for IFE.

As did AA J/F transcon circa 2013 before it all went lie flat.

[chevron]

free wifi makes more sense

[grodnoking]

To really replace the seatback screens I think the airlines should do the following:


2) Have at least 1 outlet per seat
3) Rent out a few tablets & chargers for those who don't have enough for the whole family or forgot theirs at home

free wifi makes more sense

I agree.

[PillanSmye]

free wifi makes more sense

And you think they won't eventually charge for wifi? LOL.

They'll probably start charging for the power port at some time in the future.