Summary
- British Airways has doubled the quantity of content in its inflight entertainment system, offering travelers over 75 boxsets and 20 classic franchises.
- This includes its partnership with Paramount+ to supply passengers with access to top franchises and unique content, including a dedicated British Original channel.
- BA has also improved its menu offerings, introducing latest upgrades and snack options in lounges and onboard flights.
For the reason that start of the yr, British Airways has doubled the quantity of content available through its inflight entertainment (IFE) system. The carrier can even introduce latest menu upgrades in lounges and onboard flights in the approaching weeks.
British Airways expands entertainment offerings
BA’s inflight content has benefited from a wealth of recent movies, TV shows, music, and podcasts because the starting of the yr, doubling the quantity of entertainment on tap for travelers. This includes over 75 complete boxsets and 20 classic franchises, equivalent to the entire and series.
British Airways’ Chief Customer Officer, Calum Laming, said,
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As announced at the top of last yr, the British carrier has partnered with American entertainment platform Paramount+, giving passengers access to top franchises and uniquely crafted content. This includes ‘British Original’ content like highlights from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, together with TV shows and .
Laming added,
What’s latest in August?
Recent movies coming in August include and , together with content built across the theme of ‘School’s Out’ in time for the summer holidays.
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Families traveling with children will likely be pleased with the airline’s offerings for younger passengers. This includes over 25 ‘Kid’s Classics’, equivalent to and , in addition to a dedicated ‘Summer Fun’ category – showcasing and amongst others – and a brand new ‘Lego’ category.
BA has also been busy rolling out its inflight connectivity hardware across its flight, allowing passengers to access the web onboard. It says the vast majority of its aircraft – each long and short-haul – now offer WiFi connectivity.
Travelers in BA’s Galleries lounges at London Heathrow and London Gatwick will profit from “an enhanced selection” of hot breakfasts, afternoon tea and Great British Picnic treats – that is on top of the carrier’s summertime additions, consisting of ice creams and seasonally-inspired menus. Moreover, US lounges in San Francisco, Washington, Chicago O’Hare, Newark and Boston will receive a refreshed menu consisting of à la carte local specialties and British dishes, together with latest craft beers and cocktails.
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The airline can even launch a brand-new snack option – consisting of banana cake or a sultana flapjack – for economy passengers on all flights from Heathrow and Gatwick. Passengers flying between Delhi/Mumbai and Heathrow can even enjoy full secondary hot meals in all cabins.
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