JetBlue to offer fully connected inflight experience, new TVs

JetBlue Airways plans to launch a fully connected inflight experience on its Airbus A320s in which a new seat-back television system from Thales will be Wi-Fi connected, and high-speed Internet will be available free gate-to-gate. JetBlue said the A320 cabin “restyling” will begin in early 2017 “with completion targeted for 2019.” JetBlue has 130 A320s in its fleet. “A major focus of the new cabin will be keeping customers connected throughout their flight, including free gate-to-gate…high-speed Internet, a new Internet-enabled inflight entertainment system, high-definition seatback televisions, and in-seat power outlets with USB ports,” JetBlue said. Each seat will include a new 10-inch, high-definition touch screen television. A streaming TV inflight entertainment (IFE) system will be provided by Thales. As part of the overhaul, the number of available live DirecTV channels will increase from 36 to 100.<br/>