Episode 016: Fierce Competition and Blind Recognition - a podcast by Runway Girl Network

from 2014-08-15T13:01

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In this episode we discuss how Delta, American, JetBlue, United, Southwest and Alaska are battling head-to-head to deliver the best inflight entertainment (IFE) in US skies, and how this competition is both good news for passengers and a solid business strategy for the airlines. We also reveal which media site attracts the most traffic in-flight when broadband connectivity is available to passengers.


We also receive an in-depth update from Ryan about the adoption of "common-use" check-in space at airports, and chat specifically about Halifax Stanfield’s new program and how it was facilitated by a conference platform that prompts attendees to think outside the box.


Last but not least, a really important development has occurred in the world of IFE. Emirates has become the first airline to offer IFE for the visually impaired. We discuss what Emirates has done, highlight Air Canada's innovation on the 787, and learn whether other carriers are following suit. Plus we consider this achievement in the broader context of improving accessibility of IFE and aural announcements for all, including the deaf and hard of hearing.

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