Dozens of movies and video games on demand. Those are just a few of the latest innovations in in-flight entertainment, and they're coming soon to an aircraft cabin near you. The changes are happening quickly and they're going to be good for the business traveler. And to date, you can even play Nintendo in approximately 47,000 aircraft seats worldwide. But the in-flight innovations are just getting started.
Plans are underway to offer Net and laptop connections from aircraft seats.
Companies such as Primex Aerospace Co. have rolled out technology that would make a steady power supply and 12Mbps connection in-flight standards. And best of all, many airlines aren't charging passengers for these amenities whether they're logging on to check e-mail or just playing Tetris. Don't expect every aircraft to be wired within the year, however, or for that matter, every section of the plane. It may take some time for them to make it to coach. Christopher Elliot is a writer in Annapolis, Maryland.