Dozens of movies, TV shows, hundreds of songs, interactive games and Wi-Fi. What else could a traveller need at 35,000 feet? A Spotify playlist maybe?
Inflight entertainment has evolved so drastically over the last decade, it’s almost hard to imagine flying without access to pretty much everything you use on land.
But the shape of onboard entertainment is still changing, according to Stellar Entertainment.
Airlines are still looking for new ways to keep passengers entertained.
Denise Renny, General Manager of Client Services from the company that specialises in inflight entertainment, told KarryOn airlines are still looking at new ways to keep their passenger busy in the sky.
She predicts that in the next five years travellers can expect to have access to online radio stations such as Spotify and iTunes Radio inflight.
Expect more Virtual Reality in First and Business Class
Airlines are also expected to create custom playlists and programs for travellers that provide a personalised travel experience.
Virtual Reality, which is so far being trialled on select Qantas flights, is anticipated to takeoff in First and Business Class on ‘most innovative airlines’.
“These headsets will see passengers watching movies in boutique French cinemas or listening to music on sunny, exotic beaches.”
Denise Renny, Stellar Entertainment General Manager of Client Services
Other changes travellers can expect to see inflight include more interactive in-flight duty-free shopping and improvements to both technology and content.
Meanwhile, according to Denise watching television while flying has increased ‘significantly’ amongst flyers because people are looking for “the same experience that they get in the comfort of their own home”.
There’s also been an increase in non-traditional content such as Tedtalks and topical podcasts.
“The opportunities that exist in the years ahead are astounding.”
Denise Renny, Stellar Entertainment General Manager of Client Services
