lowecur
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Buried in this mornings "newswire" on Jetblue's Q results, was the little ditty that "Live TV" has signed a longterm deal with CAL to install and service their entertainment equipment on 737 and and 757 a/c. It doesn't specify whether it's TV or not, as I think FL has a deal just for the satellite radio.
This is rather surprising, as Legacy carriers have done their best to stay away from giving any revenue to JBLU. DL went in another direction, and all the other Legacy's have turned their nose's up with any type of live TV. It should also be noted that a poll recently said that "internet" service is not a high priority to travelers....mmmm.
If it's TV, this deal may pressure other carriers to fall in line, thus meaning more revenue for JBLU and companies that offer similar IFE.
LiveTV -- Continental Airlines Agreement
LiveTV, a wholly owned subsidiary of JetBlue, announced today that it has entered into a long-term agreement with Continental Airlines to install and service its inflight entertainment system on Continental's new generation Boeing 737 and 757-300 aircraft. LiveTV has provided live television programming and other services to JetBlue since its inception. LiveTV also serves seven other airlines around the world with its inflight entertainment products, including DIRECTV-based live television programming and XM Satellite Radio, and wireless services, including a handheld platform for in-cabin sales.
This is rather surprising, as Legacy carriers have done their best to stay away from giving any revenue to JBLU. DL went in another direction, and all the other Legacy's have turned their nose's up with any type of live TV. It should also be noted that a poll recently said that "internet" service is not a high priority to travelers....mmmm.
If it's TV, this deal may pressure other carriers to fall in line, thus meaning more revenue for JBLU and companies that offer similar IFE.
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LiveTV -- Continental Airlines Agreement
LiveTV, a wholly owned subsidiary of JetBlue, announced today that it has entered into a long-term agreement with Continental Airlines to install and service its inflight entertainment system on Continental's new generation Boeing 737 and 757-300 aircraft. LiveTV has provided live television programming and other services to JetBlue since its inception. LiveTV also serves seven other airlines around the world with its inflight entertainment products, including DIRECTV-based live television programming and XM Satellite Radio, and wireless services, including a handheld platform for in-cabin sales.