Originally Posted by
al88
Hi All:
I've flown Jet Blue, and other domestic/international airlines that have these in flight entertainment systems. I was wondering if anyone knew how they work, how costly they are, and who actually makes them for the airline.
How much does one unit cost, and how expensive are they to operate?
I look forward to your feedback.
Welcome to FT.
IFE comes in a variety of formats, it varies from single channel large projected screens to individual handheld units to fully integrated multichannel/programme seatback systems like you saw on B6. The sources range from video cassettes, DVD, Solid State to Satellite again like you saw on B6. The cost also ranges considerably from individual units costing a few hundreds upwards.
How they work is different depending on the source and the method that the passenger watches on, so is the cost and the system features (Moving Maps, Games, Internet, phone etc.) as well as content (movies TV/Radio Progs, Music etc.) will also contribute to the costs both upfront and ongoing. The company that makes the B6 IFE that you watched is a subsidiary of the airline
https://www.livetv.net
APEX - the Airline Passenger Experience Association formerly the WAEA is the industry body for this.