According to this Qantas Media release that Ben covers nicely ............
QANTAS TO REFRESH BOEING 737 FLEET
"Qantas Domestic Chief Executive Officer Lyell Strambi said the multi-million dollar investment in upgrading the interiors of 67 aircraft that operate on the Qantas domestic network would commence in mid-2015 and be completed within 12 months."
Work starting in mid-2015, 12 months away, but moving on..
"..the refurbishment will see wireless Q-streaming entertainment installed on the 38 remaining 737-800 aircraft to supplement the screens that fold down from the ceiling."
"This will allow customers to stream on-demand TVs, movies and music direct to their own laptops, tablets or smartphones. Pending approval from Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority, customers will be able to use their portable electronic devices in flight mode throughout the entire flight."
In all of my portable devices Flight Mode switches off ALL radio communications, Phone & Wireless & Bluetooth.
Given that in "Flight Mode" wireless is switched off, how are the passengers going to use Q-Streaming or am I missing something?
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