Are airlines getting rid of TVs?

Three of the largest U.S. airlines are removing seatback screens from most narrowbody aircraft in their domestic fleets, as reported last week by Bloomberg. American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Air are all removing screens from medium-range Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft.



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As the only U.S. airline with seatback screens at every seat, JetBlue takes nonstop entertainment to new heights with live TV, movies, music and unique content. All at your fingertips. All for free.

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In-seat screens are not coming back to American Airlines' single-aisle fleet. The company doubled down on its decision to focus on streaming entertainment on board in the wake of United Airlines' about face on the issue, citing technical and ecological reasons.

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The thinking is most customers bring their own device. Having TVs on the seats does a few things: increases weight of the plane, which means more fuel burned, which means cost. another item that can break and missing a customer expectations.

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Use of visual entertainment such as movies, television programs, video games, etc., is not allowed for a flight crew as they are required to maintain visual scanning outside the aircraft, if able, for situational awareness and collision avoidance.

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Many airlines offer seatback entertainment or Wi-Fi based in-flight entertainment platforms with a selection of TV shows and movies for streaming. Some airlines also offer live TV streaming via satellite connection.

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Delta Studio® Enjoy 1,000+ hours of free entertainment on your seatback screen including up to 18 channels of live satellite TV along with the latest movies, premium TV series from HBO®, MasterClass and Paramount+, podcasts, playlists and games.

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Electromagnetic interference to aircraft systems is a common argument offered for banning mobile phones (and other passenger electronic devices) on planes. Theoretically, active radio transmitters such as mobile phones, walkie–talkies, portable computers or gaming devices may interfere with the aircraft.

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Some, like American and United, are removing them, mainly on shorter flights. And you know that once these things start, they have a way of mushrooming. These airlines claim that most passengers get on planes with their own devices.

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Seatback entertainment system This system is a screen on the back of the seat in front of you. You can enjoy movies and TV shows, games, check the weather or flight map, and more.

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Fewer people at the gate and on the jetway This is one of the biggest reasons that airlines are transitioning to a back-to-front system: to reduce how many times customers need to pass by one another. But back-to-front boarding alone doesn't solve the issue of congestion in the gate area or jet bridge.

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flights under 2 hours: a snack. flights over 2 hours: a main meal. flights over 7 hours: a main meal and snack. flights over 12 hours: two main meals and a snack.

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29 Ways to beat boredom on a long haul flight
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  8. Play cards.


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