Virgin America is equipping their employees with Nexus 7 tablets, so now when you want to order food using their food button located on the in-flight entertainment system, the order will be relayed directly. Nicknamed the CrewPad, these tablets compliment the 9-inch entertainment systems already in place and displayed in front of travelers (featuring a number of programming … [Read more...] about Virgin America Crew Members Recieve Nexus 7s
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New U.S. Rules Make Inflight Calls Unlikely
One of the hottest topics out there is whether we will be able to actively use our smartphones in airplanes while they are mid-flight. While some signs seemed to indicate that luxury was coming soon, it now appears that the United States Department of Transportation (DoT) is working to establish rules that would not allow you to receive or place phone calls while on a … [Read more...] about New U.S. Rules Make Inflight Calls Unlikely
Canadian Airports Will Soon Allow Unrestricted Access to Your Electronics
Following the US FAA decision to let customers user electronic devices during "all phases of flight" last year, Canada's Transport Minister has also ruled that Canadian airlines will soon allow the same unrestricted access for their clientele. Calling the access unrestricted isn't quite accurate, because all smartphones and cellular-enabled tablets will still need to be set … [Read more...] about Canadian Airports Will Soon Allow Unrestricted Access to Your Electronics
Send iMessages From The Sky, Southwest Airlines Offering Service For $2/Day
The US based Southwest Airlines is among the first to offer in-flight messaging capabilities as of now. However, the service is limited to only Apple devices and will cost the traveler $2 for the day. Users will need to have iMessage 5 or later installed on their devices to take advantage of the service. The airline is also offering full Wi-Fi access during flight, something … [Read more...] about Send iMessages From The Sky, Southwest Airlines Offering Service For $2/Day