Air France brings 3D movies on-board with virtual reality headsets
Air France has been handing out virtual reality headsets to some of their business class passengers this month, in a pilot program aimed at recreating the cinematic experience 35,000 feet in the air. Business-class passengers travelling between Paris and St. Martin were the first to test the new in-flight entertainment program earlier in August, in a partnership with Franco-American start-up SkyLights. Thanks to a wraparound design that blocks out any peripheral distractions, the video headset device offers a private viewing experience that simulates a wide-angled, IMAX-like screen. The device can be used to screen a selection of 40 movies in 3D and 2D and also comes with noise-cancelling headsets. Once the trial period ends, the new system could be rolled out on other Air France flights. <br/>
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Air France brings 3D movies on-board with virtual reality headsets
Air France has been handing out virtual reality headsets to some of their business class passengers this month, in a pilot program aimed at recreating the cinematic experience 35,000 feet in the air. Business-class passengers travelling between Paris and St. Martin were the first to test the new in-flight entertainment program earlier in August, in a partnership with Franco-American start-up SkyLights. Thanks to a wraparound design that blocks out any peripheral distractions, the video headset device offers a private viewing experience that simulates a wide-angled, IMAX-like screen. The device can be used to screen a selection of 40 movies in 3D and 2D and also comes with noise-cancelling headsets. Once the trial period ends, the new system could be rolled out on other Air France flights. <br/>
