On the subject of 'inflight entertainment'....
Malaysian Airlines has made a big fuss lately of it's games that you can supposedly play between passengers on the same plane (even across banks of seats, so I can play against someone further away in the cabin).
So far, I've just seen the TV advert, where two people are fighting on a 'kendo' game, and then one turns off a light sabre at the end, where the whole cabin is dark. There's also the newspaper ads, where it says words to the effect of 'between (seat number) and (seat number), a galactic battle is being fought'
Questions - have these come out yet on Malaysian ? Are they stock standard in the cabin, and if they are, what's people's opinion on it all ? I know that Singapore Airlines have got the old Nintendo games (mario etc.) in economy.
Second Question - If Qantas have just received an award for in-flight entertainment (as I belive that they have where I read from the national Australian newspapers), where are these 'in flight games' etc. in economy ? Can I just say that IMHO, BA do a damn sight better job in economy, on the inflight entertainment, giving everyone their own TV in the back of the seat (in economy), so you can watch whatever you want, when you want. Qantas have just got a few screens for everyone to share. I flew back from LAX to LHR a while ago in the economy cabin, and having my own screen (yes, even in economy) was a welcome change.
BTW - the word that I've heard from the adverts is that in some cities, you'll get helicopter transport (instead of the limo) in London and Paris to get to the airport with Malaysian Airlines ; but only if you're flying first. Is this true - can someone clarify please ?