The much anticipated George Clooney movie “Up In The Air” has gone on general release in the USA. Clooney Plays the role of a jet setting business man who spends his life in airport lounges. The movie is a comedy and is sure to be a hit with the holiday crowd.
Box office figures are positive and reviews are favourable. The movie has yet to be released on this side of the world, so I can’t comment on it yet. Rest assured, as soon as I get a chance to see it, I will let you know if it is any good.
In the mean time, check out the Wall Street Journal’s selection of opinions.
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Power Outlets in the Sky
Laptop computers have been around for many years but in the past 12 months prices have really plummeted. More and more people now carry a laptop when the travel, especially since the tiny sized netbooks became available. Battery life is still an issue and while shorter flights may not pose a problem, longhaul flights still mean almost everyone will run out of battery before the plane lands. Fortunately many airlines have power socks on board, however these vary dramatically in both their design and availability.
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In Flight Entertainment Comparison
In flight entertainment has come on leaps and bounds in recent years. It is now unusual not to be able to watch a movie on any flight of more than a few hours. However, as the technology behind in flight entertainment has advanced, there is now a large gap between the best and the worst airlines. It may also surprise you to learn that many of the largest full service airlines are among the worst in terms of movies and other in flight entertainment. This article will look at what you should expect today in terms of the entertainment offered. It will also show you how to find out exactly which movies are playing on your next flight.
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WIFI in the Skies
Internet access onboard commercial aircraft is becoming increasingly common. In fact, it has been since 2003 when Boeing launched the first onboard satellite based internet access. The reality is that passengers can connect to the internet via laptops or other portable devices at 40,000ft. This is quite an achievement, more so given the relative speed and reliability of services so far. This article will explain the onboard WIFI service and tell you which airlines have it and how much it costs.
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