May 27, 2014, 5:26 am
Last edit by: NewbieRunner
Aircraft fitted with boardconnect (click on the link to see the flights they operated recently):
MUC
D-AIDA link
D-AIDB link
D-AIDC link
D-AIDD link
D-AIDE link
D-AIDF link
Remaining aircraft: D-AIDI,DM,DP,DT,DU
FRA
D-AIDG link
D-AIDH link
D-AIDJ link
D-AISH link
D-AISI link
D-AISJ link
D-AISK link
D-AISL link
D-AISN link
D-AISO link
D-AISP link
Remaining aircraft: D-AIST,SU,SV,SW,SX,SZ
Pax need to install the following to be able to use the service:
iOS: 'Lufthansa Entertainment' app
Android: 'Lufthansa Entertainment' app by LH Systems
Windows: Microsoft Silverlight v 4.x and above
To check if your device is ready to use the service, just go here: http://www.mymediaworld-check.com/
The service is described here on LH.com: https://www.lufthansa.com/online/myportal/lh/de/info_and_services/on_board?nodeid=1061891283&l=en&cid=18002
MUC
D-AIDA link
D-AIDB link
D-AIDC link
D-AIDD link
D-AIDE link
D-AIDF link
Remaining aircraft: D-AIDI,DM,DP,DT,DU
FRA
D-AIDG link
D-AIDH link
D-AIDJ link
D-AISH link
D-AISI link
D-AISJ link
D-AISK link
D-AISL link
D-AISN link
D-AISO link
D-AISP link
Remaining aircraft: D-AIST,SU,SV,SW,SX,SZ
Pax need to install the following to be able to use the service:
iOS: 'Lufthansa Entertainment' app
Android: 'Lufthansa Entertainment' app by LH Systems
Windows: Microsoft Silverlight v 4.x and above
To check if your device is ready to use the service, just go here: http://www.mymediaworld-check.com/
The service is described here on LH.com: https://www.lufthansa.com/online/myportal/lh/de/info_and_services/on_board?nodeid=1061891283&l=en&cid=18002
LH Systems BoardConnect - NextGen IFE on A321 aircraft
Sep 23, 2011, 9:46 pm
#1
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LH Systems BoardConnect - NextGen IFE on A321 aircraft
Haven't seen it here, yet. LH Systems developed and rolled out BoardConnect a wifi based IFE and besides eliminating cable runs to the seats also offers the possibility to use your own wifi devices to access the offerings of the IFE system. On top it also offer off board services like finishing the movie you started to watch on board in the comfort of the hotel (although I believe this is marketing bs since it would change the licensing model between airlines and content suppliers and will cost the airlines a bulk of money). In the youtube clips I link to they also show how the system can be used to order drinks to your seat.
Condor is the roll out client and they started to outfit their 767s with it. It is said, that installing the system is quickly done since they just need to install the server and 3 access points throughout the plane and the wifi units in every seat, without complicated cable runs to every seat. Also this reduces they weight and can save around 20tons of fuel per year.
have a look:
Article on LH Systems hp
LH Systems Marketing Video in english
Airlines.de report in German
I find it quite cool. Perhaps this is what they will use on LH short haul.
Condor is the roll out client and they started to outfit their 767s with it. It is said, that installing the system is quickly done since they just need to install the server and 3 access points throughout the plane and the wifi units in every seat, without complicated cable runs to every seat. Also this reduces they weight and can save around 20tons of fuel per year.
have a look:
Article on LH Systems hp
LH Systems Marketing Video in english
Airlines.de report in German
I find it quite cool. Perhaps this is what they will use on LH short haul.
Sep 30, 2011, 6:12 am
#2
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Dec 2, 2012, 8:41 am
#3
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No TV screens on LH A32S fleet [merged LHS Boardconnect trial]
I was always wonderin how come LH ordered all it's A32S aircraft since the begining without the drop down TV's. It is a much more efficient way to make the safety demonstration and use the screens as a marketing tool to show videos about product enhancments etc. Obviosuly it's also a nice tool for passengers as they would have the air show.
If I am not mistaken they are probably one of the only premium airlines not having their A32S fleet fited with these screens. Is there any reason behind it; maybe massive cost savings although I am sure the cost for this video system is relative
If I am not mistaken they are probably one of the only premium airlines not having their A32S fleet fited with these screens. Is there any reason behind it; maybe massive cost savings although I am sure the cost for this video system is relative
Dec 2, 2012, 8:57 am
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I was always wonderin how come LH ordered all it's A32S aircraft since the begining without the drop down TV's. It is a much more efficient way to make the safety demonstration and use the screens as a marketing tool to show videos about product enhancments etc. Obviosuly it's also a nice tool for passengers as they would have the air show.
If I am not mistaken they are probably one of the only premium airlines not having their A32S fleet fited with these screens. Is there any reason behind it; maybe massive cost savings although I am sure the cost for this video system is relative
If I am not mistaken they are probably one of the only premium airlines not having their A32S fleet fited with these screens. Is there any reason behind it; maybe massive cost savings although I am sure the cost for this video system is relative
Dec 3, 2012, 3:06 am
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The FAs are trained to do the safety demo, the mini curtain that separates Y & fake C can be moved at increments of 1 row, extra equipment & wiring all the seats with audio costs cash in fuel and maintenance, the software (films, radio programmes, moving maps etc) cost licensing fees etc etc. Plus everyone carries their own entertainment on board (20-30% of pax I see on my flights have laptops, ipods, ipads, b
ks etc etc with them). 
ks etc etc with them).
Dec 3, 2012, 3:13 am
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The FAs are trained to do the safety demo, the mini curtain that separates Y & fake C can be moved at increments of 1 row, extra equipment & wiring all the seats with audio costs cash in fuel and maintenance, the software (films, radio programmes, moving maps etc) cost licensing fees etc etc. Plus everyone carries their own entertainment on board (20-30% of pax I see on my flights have laptops, ipods, ipads, bks etc etc with them).
ks etc etc with them).
Dec 3, 2012, 3:42 am
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SMP: the flights are pretty full, so A32S overhead IFE doesn't seem to be the main deciding criteria...
Jokes aside, the airlines offering an IFE product on short haul flights in Europe have it installed in their aircraft due to legacy purchasing reasons. Handing out 4-500€ ipads like skywork is far cheaper than fitting IFE systems. The RAVE system VX uses weighs 1-2 tons, thats an awful lot of fuel burnt each time.
Jokes aside, the airlines offering an IFE product on short haul flights in Europe have it installed in their aircraft due to legacy purchasing reasons. Handing out 4-500€ ipads like skywork is far cheaper than fitting IFE systems. The RAVE system VX uses weighs 1-2 tons, thats an awful lot of fuel burnt each time.
Dec 3, 2012, 5:45 am
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Don't get me wrong, I don't need it. I am perfectly happy to bring my own, read a newspaper or sleep. (on shorthaul)
On the big birds, I absolutely expect it!
On the big birds, I absolutely expect it!
Dec 3, 2012, 12:37 pm
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Dec 3, 2012, 2:01 pm
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The FAs are trained to do the safety demo, the mini curtain that separates Y & fake C can be moved at increments of 1 row, extra equipment & wiring all the seats with audio costs cash in fuel and maintenance, the software (films, radio programmes, moving maps etc) cost licensing fees etc etc. Plus everyone carries their own entertainment on board (20-30% of pax I see on my flights have laptops, ipods, ipads, bks etc etc with them).
ks etc etc with them).
Dec 3, 2012, 10:35 pm
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HTB.