From the flying hotelicopter.
These months airlines seem to be mostly thinking about how they can cut down on service or add extra fees. The passangers on the other hand wouldn't mind seeing some improvements in service, instead of down cuts. At #TNI (Travelers Night In) on twitter last night, innovation in travel was the topic (you can read more about it on ZipSetGo.com). One of the questions was:
"State-of-the-art features you’d like on planes?"
And the answers rolled in, some being more "ambitious" than others:
@banffrocks: We should give airlines a clock that works.
@BridalTravelGuy: Sober pilots & air traffic controllers who are awake
@Mematw: a bigger toilet on long distance flights? Blankets big enough to make me warm. That's all, simple wish really
@LATravelWriter: A fitness center on long haul flights
@MonicaLWilliams: A pool, spa and a workout room.
@raghavmodi: A glass bottom and ceiling plane.
@trouthfultourist: Airlines seats made for human beings, not crash-test dummies, please.
@HikeBikeTravel: How about good coffee - lattes would be gr8 & something other than apple & orange juice.
@HotelPRGuy: iPad style inflight entertainment!
Considering the popularity of coffee shops, better coffee and more variety on board might be something people were even willing to pay more for. Same goes for the work out. Is there a possibility that passengers might do some work out on board? Or in the seat even? You really need to stretch on a long flight!
Regarding the iPad style inflight entertainment I know some airlines have simply started to rent out iPads with uploaded movies and others are looking into iPad like solutions. Those present day inflight entertainment systems can play movies - but shouldn't they be able to a lot more than just that?
I'm interested in hearing more ideas about how your flight experience could be improved by increased service, entertainment or facilities on board the planes.
Hjörtur
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