Nov 22, 2012, 4:10 am
Last edit by: jackal
Welcome to the 
-- a place to just relax and have some fun. Stop in and see what's happening! 
-- a place to just relax and have some fun. Stop in and see what's happening! 
The Alaska Airlines Bored Room
Apr 25, 2019, 10:42 am
#6691
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: SEA
Programs: Hilton/Marriott Gold, Accor Silver
Posts: 2,036
It's a Panasonic system, same as what's found on a good chunk of DL's fleet; I think the older VX IFE panels are just an older Panasonic product too. The red dots are the infrared emitters for motion-based screen waking.
should we bring band aids on AS flights to cover those up? lol 
Apr 25, 2019, 3:29 pm
#6692
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: USA
Programs: AS MVPG75k
Posts: 330
May 18, 2019, 12:27 am
#6693
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend, Moderator, Information Desk, Ambassador, Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: FAI
Programs: AS MVP Gold100K, AS 1MM, Maika`i Card, AGR, HH Gold, Hertz PC, Marriott Titanium LTG, CO, 7H, BA, 8E
Posts: 42,953
Had an epic thunderstorm last night (for Alaska standards). 1/4" hail, lightning and thunder. Started getting dark, some rain, and then wham!
https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/weat...ages-in-years/
Apparently there are some thunderstorms forecast for tonight- haven't seen any... yet.
https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/weat...ages-in-years/
Apparently there are some thunderstorms forecast for tonight- haven't seen any... yet.
May 18, 2019, 12:30 am
#6694
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend, Moderator, Information Desk, Ambassador, Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: FAI
Programs: AS MVP Gold100K, AS 1MM, Maika`i Card, AGR, HH Gold, Hertz PC, Marriott Titanium LTG, CO, 7H, BA, 8E
Posts: 42,953
Also related but forgot to post earlier; apparently an AS jet did have a strike flying into BET earlier in the week:
https://www.ktuu.com/content/news/Fl...509889801.html
https://www.ktuu.com/content/news/Fl...509889801.html
May 27, 2019, 11:11 pm
#6695
Join Date: Apr 2018
Programs: Mileage Plan
Posts: 233
Anyone here actually use the streaming entertainment or do you find yourself just downloading prior?
I'm finding myself doing the latter more and more when there isn't a seatback screen in front of me, especially since the magazine doesn't quite accurately show what's going to be available and Alaska Beyond/GoGo tend to be more laggy.
That being said, I must thank AS for getting me into HouseHunters.
I'm finding myself doing the latter more and more when there isn't a seatback screen in front of me, especially since the magazine doesn't quite accurately show what's going to be available and Alaska Beyond/GoGo tend to be more laggy.
That being said, I must thank AS for getting me into HouseHunters.
May 27, 2019, 11:45 pm
#6696
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend, Moderator, Information Desk, Ambassador, Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: FAI
Programs: AS MVP Gold100K, AS 1MM, Maika`i Card, AGR, HH Gold, Hertz PC, Marriott Titanium LTG, CO, 7H, BA, 8E
Posts: 42,953
Anyone here actually use the streaming entertainment or do you find yourself just downloading prior?
I'm finding myself doing the latter more and more when there isn't a seatback screen in front of me, especially since the magazine doesn't quite accurately show what's going to be available and Alaska Beyond/GoGo tend to be more laggy.
That being said, I must thank AS for getting me into HouseHunters.
I'm finding myself doing the latter more and more when there isn't a seatback screen in front of me, especially since the magazine doesn't quite accurately show what's going to be available and Alaska Beyond/GoGo tend to be more laggy.
That being said, I must thank AS for getting me into HouseHunters.
May 28, 2019, 9:12 am
#6697
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: LAX
Programs: AS MVPG, IHG Diamond Elite
Posts: 1,445
Anyone here actually use the streaming entertainment or do you find yourself just downloading prior?
I'm finding myself doing the latter more and more when there isn't a seatback screen in front of me, especially since the magazine doesn't quite accurately show what's going to be available and Alaska Beyond/GoGo tend to be more laggy.
That being said, I must thank AS for getting me into HouseHunters.
I'm finding myself doing the latter more and more when there isn't a seatback screen in front of me, especially since the magazine doesn't quite accurately show what's going to be available and Alaska Beyond/GoGo tend to be more laggy.
That being said, I must thank AS for getting me into HouseHunters.
May 29, 2019, 1:14 pm
#6698
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: Alaska Airlines
Posts: 659
I always check what is streaming first, to see if there's anything of interest that I haven't caught yet. I think they do a pretty good job with their selection of movies.
If I've seen everything, or nothing is of interest... I always have a few items downloaded as backup.
I know when I'm flying home from my 4th of July trip I will download and watch as much Stranger Things season 3 as I can get through on the 4h 25m flight
If I've seen everything, or nothing is of interest... I always have a few items downloaded as backup.
I know when I'm flying home from my 4th of July trip I will download and watch as much Stranger Things season 3 as I can get through on the 4h 25m flight
Jun 4, 2019, 2:47 pm
#6699
Join Date: Jun 2018
Programs: Alaska, Bonvoy, HH
Posts: 482
Any of you bored (;D) types want to help me with an "AS as Possible" approach to getting from PNW (pdx/sea) to Pensacola/Panama City FLA area? (ECP/PNS/VPS). TLH would be an option but it's definitely a longer drive for where I'm headed. Dates a little up in the air, just looking for route tips really, with a mind towards earning miles of course.
Thanks
Thanks
Jun 4, 2019, 3:02 pm
#6700
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Between SFO and STS
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold, United Serf, Delta Gold
Posts: 731
Any of you bored (;D) types want to help me with an "AS as Possible" approach to getting from PNW (pdx/sea) to Pensacola/Panama City FLA area? (ECP/PNS/VPS). TLH would be an option but it's definitely a longer drive for where I'm headed. Dates a little up in the air, just looking for route tips really, with a mind towards earning miles of course.
Thanks
Thanks
Jun 5, 2019, 12:19 pm
#6705
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: British Columbia
Programs: AS MVPG100K, Marriott Marriott Titanium Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 7,263