As a part of its Transformation Strategy and to guarantee unlimited fun above the clouds, Saudi Arabian Airlines has announced an increase of the contents of its inflight entertainment system up to 25% (from 1.200 hours to 1500 hours). Moreover, starting from the middle of the current year, the contents of its entertainment system will be further increased up to 33.3% (2000 hours) to provide unprecedented passenger-pleasing features on its domestic and international flights.
Moreover, on the margins of the Middle East Exhibition for Cabin Maintenance 2017 which was held on Dubai, Saudia has been awarded the best Airlines in the Middle East for wireless entertainment system.
Saudia’s technical system, communication, and internet are witnessing a huge transformational shift,keeping up with the most sophisticated trends in technical industry. Moreover, it has prepared its new-generation fleet to be equipped with telephone and television broadcasting.Saudia’s new A320ceo ushered in a new era of luxurious domestic and regional flights with unprecedented comfort level, latest in-flight amenities, and passenger-pleasing features such as up-to-the-minute seat-back screen connected to reservation system to display the name of the passenger and welcoming message, news and breaking news, and prayer time according to the location of the airplane. The new airplane, also, equipped with solutions for guests to make in-flight phone calls, browse the web, view their location, and much more through Saudia Skyfi app which is available on both Google play and App Store. Furthermore, this system is also available on A330-300R and will be implemented on all A320 fleet.
The airline, also, made use of‘plug and play’ system on the back-seat screen of its new airliners through the support of the personal flash memory of the guest. Thus, the guest can use Bluetooth or USB socket to link his personal devices and flash memory with the seat back screen. Moreover, the new entertainment system includes Islamic package, TV programs, plays, kids’ package, e-library, daily newspapers and magazines, and inflight sales.