Originally Posted by EWR764

The F9 setup is the previous generation of LiveTV that may have had a different F/A interface. The new LiveTV system is essentially unique to CO at the moment and it is possible that the LiveTV control panel was simplified for other reasons. I still think the lead F/A should hold a credit card (that would stay on the aircraft or be closely controlled) allowing him/her to comp for-sale items and TV to passengers in certain situations. Of course, a record could be filed of each comp, but it would add some flexibility to the all-or-nothing position as it stands currently.