American Airlines to bring back TV screens on US flights
Summary
American Airlines will bring back TV screens on seats for all its US domestic flights. The airline stopped using these screens years ago but is now adding them again to improve passenger comfort and increase revenue. The new screens are part of a larger plan to upgrade their cabins and compete better with other airlines.Key Facts
- American Airlines removed seatback TV screens from most US planes in 2017.
- The airline will restore these screens across its domestic fleet by early next decade.
- Passengers had complained about using their own devices due to battery drain, viewing issues, and poor Wi-Fi.
- Adding screens aims to improve the travel experience and increase airline revenue.
- Other US airlines like Delta, United, and JetBlue still have seatback TVs, making them standard for many travelers.
- American Airlines had removed screens to save weight and lower maintenance costs during a focus on efficiency.
- Improved technology makes screens lighter, use less power, and cheaper to install now.
- These changes are part of a bigger cabin investment plan announced recently by American Airlines.
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