Customer News: Jazeera Airways launches free inflight entertainment service

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Customer News: Jazeera Airways launches free inflight entertainment service

  • First Bluebox Wow wireless entertainment service to be deployed by a commercial airline in Middle East
  • Passengers can stream movies and other entertainment content to their personal device

Kuwait, November 14, 2018: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low-cost airline, operating regionally and internationally, today launched Jazeera Screens, its wireless inflight entertainment service on all flights, enabling passengers to enjoy watching movies and TV shows as well as play games, read about local destinations and track their route, all for free.

Jazeera Screens is an innovative service available on iOS and Android devices. Passengers can simply connect to the on-board wireless network to start enjoying the content during their flight using their smartphone or tablet. Passengers are also invited to download the Jazeera Screens app before boarding to stream at their convenience during their flight.

Jazeera Airways CEO, Rohit Ramachandran, said: “Jazeera Airways continues to roll out new services to enhance our customers’ experience every time they fly with us. The new system has been deployed with leading service providers in the field to cater to our wide customer base and provide them with a rich content in English, Arabic and Indian languages.”

On November 21 during its flight J9 253 to Amman, passengers will enjoy an exclusive movie night with free popcorn for all passengers.

Developed in partnership with Bluebox Aviation Systems, Aeroplay Entertainment and Global Onboard Partners, Jazeera Screens will evolve to include on-board shopping in the coming year.

Kevin Clark, Bluebox CEO, said: “We are delighted to have Jazeera Airways as our first commercial airline customer for Bluebox Wow in the Middle East region. The selection of Bluebox is recognition of the flexibility and ongoing development of Bluebox Wow and the credibility of our technical team in supporting customer growth.”

On his part, Prakash Johari, Aeroplay Entertainment MD & CEO, said: “We are excited to be on-board Jazeera Airways to support and enhance the passenger experience with the latest inflight entertainment content, including movies, TV shows, Audio, destination videos and guides. We would like to thank Jazeera Airways for this opportunity and recognising our shared vision, commitment and joint growth in the aviation industry.”

Kirk Adams, CEO of Global Onboard Partners, commented: “We are pleased to be partnering with Jazeera Airways to implement this new and innovative inflight entertainment system as their advertising sales partner. The system allows for a variety of excellent ad and sponsor placements.”

Jazeera Airways flies to 26 popular destinations across the Middle East, India and Europe comprising high-demand business, leisure, family and weekend destinations such as Dubai, Bahrain, Beirut, Alexandria, Amman, Istanbul, Sharm El Sheikh, Assiut, Luxor, Mashhad, Sohag, Jeddah, Riyadh, Madinah, Cairo, Al Najaf, Taif, Doha, Kochi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Lahore, Baku and Tbilisi.

The airline operates a fleet of Airbus A320s and an Airbus A320neo, the first to be owned and operated in the Middle East.

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About Bluebox Aviation Systems Ltd. 

Bluebox Aviation Systems Ltd. specialises in software solutions for the aviation industry. The Bluebox in-flight entertainment (IFE) portfolio provides airlines the latest technology in tablet-based and wireless IFE solutions (fitted and portable) as cost-effective alternatives to seatback IFE systems, and exploits these platforms to address a range of IFE requirements: service enhancement, service recovery, accessibility services (for passengers with hearing and visual impairments) and ancillary revenue generation.

About Aeroplay Entertainment

Aeroplay Entertainment is a boutique Inflight Content Service Provider with expertise in tailor-made content delivered seamlessly through multiple channels onboard. Being part of one of the largest content marketing companies in the Middle East and Asia, Maxposure Media Group, Aeroplay Entertainment serves global hubs of the aviation industry with offices in USA, Singapore, Bangladesh, India, UAE, Thailand and Bahrain. Providing content in both seat-back IFE and Wi-Fi IFE, Aeroplay Entertainment has collaborated and build relations with leading producers, distributors, studios globally to ensure our airline partner gets the finest and latest content — from blockbuster movies across the world, videos, content for children, TV series, regional content and more.

About Global Onboard Partners

Global Onboard Partners gained FAA certification for its unique in-flight advertising products and launched a new breed of global advertising. With patented graphic technology, new streaming technology, a team of global sales representatives, and a team of experienced commercial aviation professionals, Global Onboard Partners has positioned itself to be one of the largest and most comprehensive aviation media companies in the world.