Some Airlines Finally Doing It Right!

[Kal]

On a recent flight the aircraft looked very new, but actually all the seats were replaced with a new design. The seat-back storage pocket is now a small fish-net instead of the larger full-seat width design. Much to my surprise is a small outlet on the back of each seat. It includes a 110vac outlet and a USB port. This provides power to each passenger's computer, cell phone or other toy. Here it is:

 

[glypnirsgirl]

Kal - what airline was this?

elaine

 

[vacationhopeful]

Oh, please, Elaine ... you fell for it.

Kal has his own plane.

 

[Bill4728]

The Hawaiian flight we took last moth also has a USB connection but it said that it could not charge an I-pad. It could charge devices which have a lower amp needed.

 

[Kal]

Kal - what airline was this?

elaine

Alaska Airlines

 

[Kal]

The Hawaiian flight we took last moth also has a USB connection but it said that it could not charge an I-pad. It could charge devices which have a lower amp needed.

I just used the 110 vac outlet. Plugged in my adapter then plugged the male USB cable into the adapter. Plenty of power to charge the iPhone and run the notebook.

 

[Ridewithme38]

Dumb question, but i have to ask...Did they charge you a 'fee' to have the 'outlet' activated or turned on, or were they on when you were seated?

 

[rickandcindy23]

Love Alaska Airlines. Hope they have those for our trip in March to Maui.

 

[Kal]

Dumb question, but i have to ask...Did they charge you a 'fee' to have the 'outlet' activated or turned on, or were they on when you were seated?

No charge....YET