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.