PAL flights to feature custom iPads

Published July 27, 2012 7:32pm

Apple Inc.'s iPad tablets will soon be the latest in-flight feature of flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) for its trans-Pacific flights.

Customized third-generation iPads will be part of the in-flight entertainment options on trans-Pacific flights, and will be available for a "minimal" fee.

PAL said this will make it the first full service airline in Asia to have iPads available for use by passengers flying to and from PAL's four North American destinations.

"Both business class and economy passengers can opt to use the Apple inflight iPad – for a minimal charge – with its familiar and user-friendly operating system and other features, such as made-for-iPad user interface, closed captioning, multi-language playback, controls that detect if headphones are not plugged in, and more," it added.

The iPads will be loaded with in-flight entertainment options including full-length movies, TV shows, music, games, and even the latest newspapers and magazines.

The customized in-flight iPads will also contain PAL's regular inflight reading materials such as Mabuhay magazine, duty-free catalogue, inflight meal menu, safety card, PAL promos and other popular publications.

PAL president Ramon Ang and PAL Director Michael Tan announced the in-flight iPad as just one of the customer service enhancements announced July 23.

Other customer-enhancement innovations unveiled include new inflight dishes prepared by five top-rated chefs, Book-and-Buy ticketing kiosks at selected Petron gasoline stations, and PAL's third Boeing 777-300ER twin-engine, fuel-efficient aircraft. — TJD, GMA News

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