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Old Feb 13, 2025 | 10:25 am
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gavinchan180
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Originally Posted by CX860
On the 350, I think they have "Netflix"-ifed it but I still find it a bit overwhelming. But like you, I find Netflix a bit difficult too. On the non-Aria 77W I think they didn't bother upgrading and the IFE UX is a bit dated.

I think the SQ idea doesn't really solve the problem but more shifts the work to before the flight, you probably still have to spend a bit of time browsing which doesn't appeal to me. One thing CX could think about is adding a "because you watched XYZ" thing like Netflix where they recommend other content based on what you watched (and this could be linked to your account so that it aggregates across flights). Maybe they have it already and I just don't notice because I don't really use the IFE very much. I tend to be on red eyes and just pass out as soon as we are wheels up.

To each their own but I also find the CX content skews a bit too high brown/"awards" for my taste as well, particularly the movies.
The new Cathay's "Netflix"-ifed IFE UX are installed on all A350-900/1000s, 777s with Aria Suites and A321neos, the A330s and 777s without Aria suites cannot be upgraded due to the sluggish and outdated IFE hardware.

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