Discover South African Airways’ cutting-edge inflight entertainment options!
South African Airways provides passengers with a new and innovative inflight entertainment platform available on select flights.
Travelers aboard South African Airways can now enjoy its advanced new inflight entertainment system directly on their mobile devices.
This is a first for South Africa since no other South African airline offers this on its scheduled flights.
INNOVATIVE ENTERTAINMENT PLATFORM
South African Airways says that passengers will be able to enjoy a wide selection of movies, TV shows, games and maps on its new AIRSCAPE platform.
In addition, passengers can view the airline’s inflight magazine, Sawubona, via the platform too.
Carla Da Silva, South African Airways General Manager for Global Sales and Marketing, said, “We’re excited to introduce SAA’s latest innovation, a new onboard entertainment product that enhances the travel experience. This system features a server loaded with a wide range of content, ensuring passengers have access to movies, TV shows, music, and more, without live internet service.”
NO WIFI CONNECTION NEEDED
There is no need for passengers to even connect to the internet to access AIRSCAPE. Thus, it is not a live internet service.
Passengers can in fact access the platform with their mobile devices in airplane mode.
“Accessing it is simple and seamless, allowing passengers to enjoy their favourite entertainment throughout their journey.” Da Silva said.
AIRSCAPE INFLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
South African Airways says, however, that the new AIRSCAPE platform is not yet available on all its flights.
That said, the platform consists of a server that is loaded with content that is made available to passengers.
AIRSCAPE is available on all of the airline’s widebody aircraft and select narrowbody aircraft.
INFLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS
South African Airways flights to Perth and Sao Paulo feature personal screens for passengers to view movies, TV series, documentaries, music and games.
The airline’s narrowbody aircraft used for regional flights of over 4 hours feature overhead screens that show movies and lifestyle programmes.
AIRSCAPE PLATFORM
The AIRSCAPE platform is available on all Airbus A320-operated flights on domestic and regional routes.
The airline says it is currently in the process of installing decals on the back of its aircraft seats. This will allow passengers to scan a QR code and link their devices.
In addition, all seats on South African Airways’ Airbus A320 aircraft have USB/PC power facilities to recharge mobile devices during flights.
SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS EMBRACES TECHNOLOGY
The airline is indeed embracing the future of air travel with this innovation in inflight entertainment.
South African Airways, which celebrates its 90th birthday in 2024, is forging ahead with various exciting initiatives. This is indeed aimed at making travel more comfortable and convenient for passengers.
Moreover, the airline has recently been awarded the title of Africa’s Cleanest Airline 2024, in the Skytrax World Airline Awards.