Are Virtual Reality Headsets the Next Leap in Inflight Entertainment?

Qantas is piloting a 3-month trial to see if flyers can stomach virtual reality headsets. They'll be in some first class cabins flying LA to Australia
Are Virtual Reality Headsets the Next Leap in Inflight Entertainment?
Qantas and Samsung Australia are launching a new trial inflight entertainment service using virtual reality headsets starting in March, 2014. Courtesy of Qantas
Cindy Drukier
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Inflight entertainment took a quantum leap when it went from a single, PG movie playing for everyone on a series of screens down the cabin, to nearly unlimited movie options on the seat back in front of you.

In the single option days, Mr. Bean shorts were always the favorite filler, particularly on international flights since his contortions are hysterical in any culture.

The days of shared laughter are long gone. And now, the next phase of on-demand, personalized experiences may be here: Qantas and Samsung Australia have partnered to pilot inflight virtual reality (VR) headsets.

Cindy Drukier
Cindy Drukier
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Cindy Drukier is a veteran journalist, editor, and producer. She's the host of NTD's International Reporters Roundtable featured on EpochTV, and perviously host of NTD's The Nation Speaks. She's also an award-winning documentary filmmaker. Her two films are available on EpochTV: "Finding Manny" and "The Unseen Crisis"
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