Comments on: First Person Perspective: Virgin America’s In-Flight Entertainment System http://www.airlinereporter.com/2009/11/testing-out-virgin-americas-in-flight-entertainment-system/ Blogging about the airline industry & travel Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:51:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Virgin American Upgrades Their In-Flight Entertainment | Airline Reporter | An airline blog on the airline industry http://www.airlinereporter.com/2009/11/testing-out-virgin-americas-in-flight-entertainment-system/comment-page-1/#comment-8929 Virgin American Upgrades Their In-Flight Entertainment | Airline Reporter | An airline blog on the airline industry Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:55:48 +0000 http://www.airlinereporter.com/?p=2143#comment-8929 [...] for the first time is having to compare all other domestic in-flight entertainment systems to Virgin’s RED. Last week Virgin showed off a few nifty upgrades to their already powerful [...] [...] for the first time is having to compare all other domestic in-flight entertainment systems to Virgin’s RED. Last week Virgin showed off a few nifty upgrades to their already powerful [...]

]]> By: Virgin American Upgrades Their In-Flight Entertainment | pageonebook.com http://www.airlinereporter.com/2009/11/testing-out-virgin-americas-in-flight-entertainment-system/comment-page-1/#comment-8782 Virgin American Upgrades Their In-Flight Entertainment | pageonebook.com Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:15:19 +0000 http://www.airlinereporter.com/?p=2143#comment-8782 [...] having to compare all other domestic in-flight entertainment systems to Virgin’s RED. Last week Virgin showed off a few nifty upgrades to [...] [...] having to compare all other domestic in-flight entertainment systems to Virgin’s RED. Last week Virgin showed off a few nifty upgrades to [...]

]]> By: Virgin America Flies to Toronto, Mexico is Next | Airline Reporter | An airline blog on the airline industry http://www.airlinereporter.com/2009/11/testing-out-virgin-americas-in-flight-entertainment-system/comment-page-1/#comment-7347 Virgin America Flies to Toronto, Mexico is Next | Airline Reporter | An airline blog on the airline industry Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:44:39 +0000 http://www.airlinereporter.com/?p=2143#comment-7347 [...] may be owned by foreign interests. They provide low fares, but amazing amenities. They have the best domestic in-flight entertainment system I have experienced and have a very fun, party-like atmosphere on board their [...] [...] may be owned by foreign interests. They provide low fares, but amazing amenities. They have the best domestic in-flight entertainment system I have experienced and have a very fun, party-like atmosphere on board their [...]

]]> By: business travel gear http://www.airlinereporter.com/2009/11/testing-out-virgin-americas-in-flight-entertainment-system/comment-page-1/#comment-3076 business travel gear Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:02:25 +0000 http://www.airlinereporter.com/?p=2143#comment-3076 The in-flight system makes it so hard to actually get any work done when you're on a business trip! That's the only downside as I see it. The in-flight system makes it so hard to actually get any work done when you’re on a business trip! That’s the only downside as I see it.

]]> By: hotel research http://www.airlinereporter.com/2009/11/testing-out-virgin-americas-in-flight-entertainment-system/comment-page-1/#comment-3075 hotel research Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:00:41 +0000 http://www.airlinereporter.com/?p=2143#comment-3075 Nice article! Yes, Virgin's in-air entertainment system is nice. It reminds me of when JetBlue first came out with their TV, and everyone was awed. No their TV is good, but definitely not the best thing going. What will some airline come up w/ next? Nice article! Yes, Virgin’s in-air entertainment system is nice. It reminds me of when JetBlue first came out with their TV, and everyone was awed. No their TV is good, but definitely not the best thing going. What will some airline come up w/ next?

]]> By: Free Flight Video Magazine » Blog Archive » Why Don’t Airlines Put More Ads In Planes? http://www.airlinereporter.com/2009/11/testing-out-virgin-americas-in-flight-entertainment-system/comment-page-1/#comment-1821 Free Flight Video Magazine » Blog Archive » Why Don’t Airlines Put More Ads In Planes? Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:12:31 +0000 http://www.airlinereporter.com/?p=2143#comment-1821 [...] my recent flight on Virgin America I noticed they had a short ad for their Virgin America Credit Card on their in-flight entertainment [...] [...] my recent flight on Virgin America I noticed they had a short ad for their Virgin America Credit Card on their in-flight entertainment [...]

]]> By: Why Don’t Airlines Put More Ads In Planes? | Airline Reporter | A Blog on the airline industry http://www.airlinereporter.com/2009/11/testing-out-virgin-americas-in-flight-entertainment-system/comment-page-1/#comment-1819 Why Don’t Airlines Put More Ads In Planes? | Airline Reporter | A Blog on the airline industry Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:37:16 +0000 http://www.airlinereporter.com/?p=2143#comment-1819 [...] my recent flight on Virgin America I noticed they had a short ad for their Virgin America Credit Card on their in-flight entertainment [...] [...] my recent flight on Virgin America I noticed they had a short ad for their Virgin America Credit Card on their in-flight entertainment [...]

]]> By: Junior http://www.airlinereporter.com/2009/11/testing-out-virgin-americas-in-flight-entertainment-system/comment-page-1/#comment-1130 Junior Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:37:04 +0000 http://www.airlinereporter.com/?p=2143#comment-1130 I wanted to mention something about price on VX. They are not always the cheapest or competitive for that matter. I've flown VX twice now this year to San Diego from Boston and just happened to luck out on a good deal each time. The 1st time I paid $240 and the 2nd time $340. I paid the $240 because of a special promotion taking place earlier this year and $340 was a 30% discout on a code that was given to me by VX just for being an Elevate member. I would have paid over $400 for a transcontinental flight without the discount. Typically VX is almost always the mist expensive on the route. I assume this could be attributed to the fact that they do not have as many aircraft yet or flights for that matter to drive the cost down and be more competitive with the likes of jetblue and even some of the legacy carriers which flys out of Logan. I've seen tickets on VX as high as $400+ one way on the route and we are talking more than a month or two out. I always wait for a sale before I buy a ticket with them. Although I love flying them, I'd never pay more than $400 roundtrip to the west coast. Don't get me wrong; VX is my favorite airline, just not at an overinflated price. I wanted to mention something about price on VX. They are not always the cheapest or competitive for that matter. I’ve flown VX twice now this year to San Diego from Boston and just happened to luck out on a good deal each time. The 1st time I paid $240 and the 2nd time $340. I paid the $240 because of a special promotion taking place earlier this year and $340 was a 30% discout on a code that was given to me by VX just for being an Elevate member. I would have paid over $400 for a transcontinental flight without the discount. Typically VX is almost always the mist expensive on the route. I assume this could be attributed to the fact that they do not have as many aircraft yet or flights for that matter to drive the cost down and be more competitive with the likes of jetblue and even some of the legacy carriers which flys out of Logan. I’ve seen tickets on VX as high as $400+ one way on the route and we are talking more than a month or two out. I always wait for a sale before I buy a ticket with them. Although I love flying them, I’d never pay more than $400 roundtrip to the west coast. Don’t get me wrong; VX is my favorite airline, just not at an overinflated price.

]]> By: Brad http://www.airlinereporter.com/2009/11/testing-out-virgin-americas-in-flight-entertainment-system/comment-page-1/#comment-1127 Brad Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:30:07 +0000 http://www.airlinereporter.com/?p=2143#comment-1127 I have had nothing but good experiences on Virgin America. However, there are a couple of factual errors in this report. First, if you are in coach, there are two power plugs per 3 seats. Not everyone gets to have one on a flight full of business folks. Second, the power is not always on. There is limited generator power on planes, and on Virgin America, the priority is not at the passenger seats. When it is used for passengers, the power is rotated to different rows (you can tell if it is on by a blue light on the aisle). On a flight last week from JFK to SFO, my battery was in the reserve power range before the power was applied to my seat row, and even then, it was on for less than half an hour. The flight attendants say that to reset the power for your row, you have to unplug the cord, wait a few seconds, then replug it. This essentially did not work. That aside, the crews are amongst the friendliest, and they handle most situations easily, calmly and professionally. I have had nothing but good experiences on Virgin America. However, there are a couple of factual errors in this report. First, if you are in coach, there are two power plugs per 3 seats. Not everyone gets to have one on a flight full of business folks. Second, the power is not always on. There is limited generator power on planes, and on Virgin America, the priority is not at the passenger seats. When it is used for passengers, the power is rotated to different rows (you can tell if it is on by a blue light on the aisle). On a flight last week from JFK to SFO, my battery was in the reserve power range before the power was applied to my seat row, and even then, it was on for less than half an hour. The flight attendants say that to reset the power for your row, you have to unplug the cord, wait a few seconds, then replug it. This essentially did not work. That aside, the crews are amongst the friendliest, and they handle most situations easily, calmly and professionally.

]]> By: What’s New in Aviation | Flight Wisdom http://www.airlinereporter.com/2009/11/testing-out-virgin-americas-in-flight-entertainment-system/comment-page-1/#comment-1028 What’s New in Aviation | Flight Wisdom Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:18:49 +0000 http://www.airlinereporter.com/?p=2143#comment-1028 [...] Parker Brown of AirlineReporter.com also tested the Virgin America In-Flight System, known as [...] [...] Parker Brown of AirlineReporter.com also tested the Virgin America In-Flight System, known as [...]

]]> By: David Parker Brown http://www.airlinereporter.com/2009/11/testing-out-virgin-americas-in-flight-entertainment-system/comment-page-1/#comment-970 David Parker Brown Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:05:02 +0000 http://www.airlinereporter.com/?p=2143#comment-970 The cost of the wifi will be the same as other GoGo-Wi-Fi flights. The cost for the meals, premium drinks, and movies are very comparable to other airlines. Their prices are very cost effective compared to other airlines. Was looking and my flight down to SFO, last minute was as cheap as $69 one way, but with more heads up it can be only $45 one way. They have a $20 baggage check fee, which is pretty standard now. However, on my flight to SFO, it was full and they were offering to gate-check bags for free, since they were afraid there wouldn't be enough room for carry-ons. I saw many people take them up on the offer. David Parker Brown AirlineReporter.com The cost of the wifi will be the same as other GoGo-Wi-Fi flights. The cost for the meals, premium drinks, and movies are very comparable to other airlines.

Their prices are very cost effective compared to other airlines. Was looking and my flight down to SFO, last minute was as cheap as $69 one way, but with more heads up it can be only $45 one way.

They have a $20 baggage check fee, which is pretty standard now. However, on my flight to SFO, it was full and they were offering to gate-check bags for free, since they were afraid there wouldn’t be enough room for carry-ons. I saw many people take them up on the offer.

David Parker Brown
AirlineReporter.com

]]> By: David Parker Brown http://www.airlinereporter.com/2009/11/testing-out-virgin-americas-in-flight-entertainment-system/comment-page-1/#comment-969 David Parker Brown Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:59:29 +0000 http://www.airlinereporter.com/?p=2143#comment-969 Haha, yea Ryanair is just a little different than Virgin America :). Haha, yea Ryanair is just a little different than Virgin America :) .

]]> By: David Parker Brown http://www.airlinereporter.com/2009/11/testing-out-virgin-americas-in-flight-entertainment-system/comment-page-1/#comment-968 David Parker Brown Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:55:47 +0000 http://www.airlinereporter.com/?p=2143#comment-968 The lighting really helps out! Most airlines seem so drab compared to the mood lighting of Virgin America. However, looks like Boeing is adding more mood lighting options with the 787 and 747-8, so I hope to see more soon! David Parker Brown AirlineReporter.com The lighting really helps out! Most airlines seem so drab compared to the mood lighting of Virgin America. However, looks like Boeing is adding more mood lighting options with the 787 and 747-8, so I hope to see more soon!

David Parker Brown
AirlineReporter.com

]]> By: David Parker Brown http://www.airlinereporter.com/2009/11/testing-out-virgin-americas-in-flight-entertainment-system/comment-page-1/#comment-967 David Parker Brown Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:54:01 +0000 http://www.airlinereporter.com/?p=2143#comment-967 Having a smaller laptop or an empty seat next to you is very nice. I have flown a few Wi-Fi flights before, but it is nice they have outlets you can plug your stuff into. Just be careful, the plug-in is by your knee, so warn your seatmate before going for the plug :) David Parker Brown AirlineReporter.com Having a smaller laptop or an empty seat next to you is very nice. I have flown a few Wi-Fi flights before, but it is nice they have outlets you can plug your stuff into. Just be careful, the plug-in is by your knee, so warn your seatmate before going for the plug :)

David Parker Brown
AirlineReporter.com

]]> By: Graeme http://www.airlinereporter.com/2009/11/testing-out-virgin-americas-in-flight-entertainment-system/comment-page-1/#comment-962 Graeme Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:23:08 +0000 http://www.airlinereporter.com/?p=2143#comment-962 Great review, and totally agree. Flew SEA - SFO last month and was blown away by the service. Over here in the UK nothing at all - including several premium products - compare, and other low cost carriers like Ryanair have made bad service an art form. So I'm very envious of you folks!! Great review, and totally agree. Flew SEA – SFO last month and was blown away by the service. Over here in the UK nothing at all – including several premium products – compare, and other low cost carriers like Ryanair have made bad service an art form. So I’m very envious of you folks!!

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