WestJet, a low-cost airline, has said it will launch transatlantic flights out of London's Gatwick Airport next year without entertainment systems fitted on the back of seats.
Instead, they will stream films and TV programmes to travellers' handheld devices using a superfast wireless network system provided by satellites.
Removing in-flight entertainment systems will reportedly take more than 1,500lbs from each plane, allowing them to burn less fuel, ultimately reducing the cost of flying.
Richard Bartrem, vice-president of WestJet, told The Times: "Today, more than 80 per cent of our guests are boarding with a device."
Ignore the ridiculous headline. as they are NOT talking of 'axing' films.
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