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Airline Entertainment

Airlines create an enjoyable traveler experience by revamping required tasks

Implications - Looking to breathe life into the mundane routines of air travel, airlines are adding an entertaining twist to activities like safety procedures. This change not only serves to create a more positive experience for customers, but also allows these brands to develop a more approachable feel.
Workshop Question - What is the most mundane part of your industry? How can you revamp that aspect through gamification or stimulation?
Trend Themes
1. Personalized Experience - Airlines are adding an entertaining twist to activities like safety procedures.
2. Innovative Design - Airlines seating pranks usign mobile recliners.
3. Revamped Entertainment System - Virgin America is introducing more games and improved maps to flyers.
Industry Implications
1. Airlines - Airlines can capitalize on the personalized experienced to attract and retain customers.
2. Technology - Technology companies can offer innovative solutions to improve in-flight entertainment.
3. Advertising and Marketing - Companies can help airlines create compelling in-flight entertainment that sticks with customers.
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Featured Examples

Adventurous In-Flight Safety Videos
Adventurous In-Flight Safety Videos
Air New Zealand Embraces Its Surfing Culture for Passengers
The Air New Zealand in-flight safety video has been revamped in a fun and exciting way. While Air France embraced its Parisian stereotype in all the right ways for its glamorous take on the... MORE
play_circle_filled Airline Seating Pranks
Airline Seating Pranks
WestJet SmartSeats Commercial Fakes Self-Boarding Chairs for April Fool’s
Imagine if airline seating were redesigned as mobile recliners that moved freely from the airport waiting room, through the gangway and into the cabin. WestJet #SmartSeats have been announced in a... MORE
Improved In-Flight Entertainment
Improved In-Flight Entertainment
Virgin America Will Install Surround Sound on Planes Via Dysonics
Delivering better experiences to travellers while still remaining economical is a challenge for many airlines, yet Virgin America might have figured out a solid solution for their recently improved... MORE
play_circle_filled Heartwarming Headrest Messages
Heartwarming Headrest Messages
KLM's Cover Greetings Surprises Passengers with Personalized Notes
The Cover Greetings campaign surprised airline travelers with personal messages from their friends and families on the backs of their headrests. KLM collaborated with Amsterdam Airport Schipol on... MORE
play_circle_filled Familial Safety Videos
Familial Safety Videos
TAM Airlines' Safety Videos Star Travelers' Loved Ones
Although airline safety videos can be easy to tune out, TAM Airlines made sure all eyes were watching when it aired its instructional videos over the holidays. Knowing that Christmas and New Year&#... MORE

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