It turns out I'm exactly the kind of nerd interested in the API endpoints.The streaming IFE never stopped. You'll need to use the app to access any of the content (or if using a laptop I think silverlight is needed).
As a side point, the satellite wifi is still not back on but you can find the streaming IFE on all Virgin Australia aircraft (737's, A320's, and the F100's).
If you don't have the app or use a laptop you can also use the link below to access the map (obviously you must be connected to the inflight wifi):
Finally, these two links are a bit nerdy but some may find this interesting:
The first link shows a result like the following:
Most of the information that gets shown is included in the moving map above although I do like the elapsed flight time (not shown on the map) and time to destination.
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The other link shows the route (coordinates only)
It result looks like the image below, not very useful when in flight but if you save the result it's possible to convert it into google earth to see the flight route.
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Yep it was working yesterdayIs the streaming IFE running now?
Here's a screenshot of a recent flight just after landing:If you don't have the app or use a laptop you can also use the link below to access the map (obviously you must be connected to the inflight wifi):
https://map.boardconnect.aero
Looks like you did a bit of scenic flying.Here's a screenshot of a recent flight just after landing
Yes but all I saw were flashes of light in the darkness...Looks like you did a bit of scenic flying.
Although the selection has decreased somewhat, the overall IFE via the app experience hasn't changed much (I don't think it ever stopped last year), and there should be enough to keep you vaguely occupied for the 50-60 mins when flying between the major cities.
Or just take your own entertainment like the pre-COVID days.
The flight tracking app is very good.
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