To kill traveler’s boredom to some extent, Virgin has implemented a Bluetooth-style seat-to-seat chat system that allows passengers to connect with fellow travelers elsewhere on the aircraft.
Built into the back of seat, passengers will be able to use seat-to-seat chat system by setting their consoles to the discoverable mode. After selecting the seat-to-seat chat option, fliers are prompted to enter a chat name and then select the number of the seat of the person they’d like to chat with. The chat is displayed on the seat-back monitor. Passengers have to tap through Virgin America’s chat code of conduct, before they chat.
This system also has a drawback. The keyboard buttons on the remote control are small and a bit tough to use for the chat. Still, the chat option is unique and a fun way to pass time. At any rate, it’s a pretty cool advancement.
Source: USA Today
