Premium Airline Beond to Offer Passengers Apple Vision Pro Headsets

[Victor Mortimer]

Fixed that for you You should try some of the more quality experiences. The saying 'you get what you pay for' exists for a reason.

The better airlines do indeed clean with disinfectants especially on overseas flights. Even been to New Zealand? By law they even disinfect the passengers (or at least the cabins with passengers sitting there) with foggers before they are allowed to deplane.

That's not disinfectant.

That's bug spray.

The process is called "disinsection" not "disinfection".

 

[jz0309]

I think watching a movie on a VPro during a long(er) flight is a perfect use case. I’d be more concerned about the fitting/setup process as that took a good 10 min for my demo at the Apple Store.

And regarding the comments about cleaning those between uses - how quickly have we forgotten that not even 20 years ago the only way to using audio/video entertainment was to use headphone provided by the carriers. And we all happily used them for decades …

 

[Victor Mortimer]

I think watching a movie on a VPro during a long(er) flight is a perfect use case. I’d be more concerned about the fitting/setup process as that took a good 10 min for my demo at the Apple Store.

And regarding the comments about cleaning those between uses - how quickly have we forgotten that not even 20 years ago the only way to using audio/video entertainment was to use headphone provided by the carriers. And we all happily used them for decades …

You mean the air tube headphones where the speaker was in the armrest? Those were disposable, they handed out new ones every time, at least on every flight I took that had those. I've probably still got some in a box somewhere.

 

[turbineseaplane]

You mean the air tube headphones where the speaker was in the armrest? Those were disposable, they handed out new ones every time, at least on every flight I took that had those. I've probably still got some in a box somewhere.

As a kid I used to flip the armrest up and just listen with no headphones
lol!

 

[jz0309]

You mean the air tube headphones where the speaker was in the armrest? Those were disposable, they handed out new ones every time, at least on every flight I took that had those. I've probably still got some in a box somewhere.

no they were not, every airline I flew collected them back towards the end of the flight, for re-use ... but, going off topic

 

[szw-mapple fan]

That is a brilliant way for an airline to attract attention and possibly passengers.

I wonder how they are going to accommodate people with glasses.

 

[Victor Mortimer]

no they were not, every airline I flew collected them back towards the end of the flight, for re-use ... but, going off topic

You sure they weren't just picking up trash? I never got any of those that weren't new and sealed in a plastic bag. They charged money for them on most flights, so after I got a set I just packed them in my carryon every time so I didn't have to buy them again.

And it's not off topic, this thread is about how disgusting those headsets would be.

 

[gaximus]

Yeah, I am sure that a Vision Pro is what will attract prospective passengers to a luxury destination on an airline with a very questionable business model. 😒

That’s how I choose my airlines. I go to Expedia, search my destination, get the results, then start researching the business models of each airline it returns. /s

i would think most people, regardless of the requirements of the flight, luxury, cost destination, etc, don’t care about the business model. As long as they are still in business for the return flight, I’m good.

 

[jz0309]

You sure they weren't just picking up trash? I never got any of those that weren't new and sealed in a plastic bag. They charged money for them on most flights, so after I got a set I just packed them in my carryon every time so I didn't have to buy them again.

And it's not off topic, this thread is about how disgusting those headsets would be.

they were cleaned and put in bags to hand out on another flight. And the "buy one" started when they switched to true audio plugs, the 1.5 or whatever size. For years airplanes had both, old audio (speaker in armrest, air blows and then audio jacks) ...
As for the "disgust" of the Vpro, obviously we would need to see what the airline plans on doing there, cause they could exchange just everything possible. For me the thing is, Vpro is only available in the US for now, and this airline is located in the Maldives, so I take that whole announcement with a huge grain of salt

 

[Calebjones19]

This is disgusting 😂. I’d never wear one that 1000 other strangers have worn. No thanks 😂.

 

[SteveJUAE]

In my limited experience and research:-

Most airlines have similar regulations on sizes of batteries and types allowed on board and they seem to fall in to 3 categories:

1 in-device batteries RE laptop etc and others including medical equipment
2 External packs, chargers battery banks and spares
3 Smart luggage that is also noted as part of category 2

The issue is not so much what you can take on board and what you allowed to check in but more on can you actually use these items during flights

Many airlines by inference on how batteries must be kept isolated, stored etc etc deem they cannot be used during flights

Some specifically note requirements on smart luggage non use for powering or charging and isolation requirements

Airlines like Etihad specifically ban the use of external batteries and power banks charging and use.

Virgin Airlines note specific restrictions to some destinations (China) with respect to power banks and external batteries

British airways note the use of power banks are permitted during flights

I expect during these early days where flight crews are not aware of AVP you may get lucky but I can see more airlines banning AVP use not only because of associated risks of the battery packs that airlines already acknowledge but other potential issues IMO

 

[Coffee50]

If Middle East luxury airlines don’t offer it today, I find it hard to believe this offer will last very long. Besides, what if something happens and plane needs to emergency descend or do dangerous manoeuvre? How would crew let passenger pull out their expensive Vision Pro and prepare for the emergency without damaging those $3500 devices in commotion and chaos? How about theft? Are they really thinking through?

I don't think they'll just be handing these out casually. It does mention "select" passengers, and I'm sure they'll know exactly who those "select" passengers are. There may be even a release required for legal reasons (releasing the airline from any liability)

This is something that will be offered, so there will most likely will be practices in place when providing one to a select passenger.

Whether one thinks this is a good idea or not, a luxury airline offering something like this during a flight has most likely looked through all the potential issues. Not saying that something can't go wrong, but pretty sure there are specific guidelines associated with this.

 

[G5isAlive]

I expect during these early days where flight crews are not aware of AVP you may get lucky but I can see more airlines banning AVP use not only because of associated risks of the battery packs that airlines already acknowledge but other potential issues IMO

I don't share your pessimism. For one thing, arguably the battery for the AVP is not the same as a battery pack for random use. It's better constructed for one with an aluminum shell that would likely reduce the fire risk, and for another it's the only source of power for the AVP. And it is firmly attached. The airlines have had plenty of time to evaluate the risk as it was announced over 6 months ago. But okay, let's say it escaped their attention until 2 weeks ago, hard to miss it then. And they were quick to respond to the Samsung galaxy note7 fiasco. I am not saying some airlines won't ban their use inflight, but my guess is plenty will allow it too.

 

[nt5672]

Maybe you should just not touch anything anywhere anytime. This will be cleaner then everything else you come in contact with btw

Touching my hands vs in a closed environment within an inch of my eyes are completely different infection routes.

Most people don't understand that infection through the eyes is a lot easier than hands, skin or mouth. Research it, prove me wrong.

 

[nt5672]

And people that buy into the High End myth are really just getting financially taken advantage of.

It's amazing how often "more expensive" doesn't mean much more than..."yep...it cost a lot more and that's about it"

Yep, a lot of people that consume advertising without critical thinking keep their head in the sand.

 

[G5isAlive]

Most people don't understand that infection through the eyes is a lot easier than hands, skin or mouth. Research it, prove me wrong.

True and false. Some viruses can easily infect through the ocular mucosa, but how did they get there? By touch. Often your hands. Other than that, you need a virus that can be airborne to even consider the route you are discussing. And it would have to presumably be on the surface of the AVP then dissociate itself to travel through the air to then get to your air. Not likely. Short solution, is don't rub your eyes on the AVP. And don't rub your eyes with your hands. Just a thought.

 

[hybrid_x]

I call BS.

There's no way they're going to be able to loan or rent these things out, given how complex the fitting process is.

 

[Surf Monkey]

And we all happily used them for decades …

LOL

No. “We” brought our walkmans and our own headphones.

 

[CausticSoda]

I can't think anything worse - especially in cramped economy seats, surround by people with those strapped to their faces, knocking over food and drinks, getting tangled in wires, trying to go the the bathroom with everyone else in the row strapped to those etc. Judging by the reviews, they are not exactly comfortable to wear, and flights are already uncomfortable enough. Then there is the matter of hygiene, proper fitting and set-up, prescription lenses etc. To me, the whole thing sounds poorly thought out and plain stupid.

 

[turbineseaplane]

I can't think anything worse - especially in cramped economy seats, surround by people with those strapped to their faces, knocking over food and drinks, getting tangled in wires, trying to go the the bathroom with everyone else in the row strapped to those etc. Judging by the reviews, they are not exactly comfortable to wear, and flights are already uncomfortable enough. Then there is the matter of hygiene, proper fitting and set-up, prescription lenses etc. To me, the whole thing sounds poorly thought out and plain stupid.

It honestly sounds like an SNL skit of ridiculousness

In tight quarters on an airplane, a user of this is going to be very unpopular

 

[Surf Monkey]

I can't think anything worse - especially in cramped economy seats, surround by people with those strapped to their faces, knocking over food and drinks, getting tangled in wires, trying to go the the bathroom with everyone else in the row strapped to those etc. Judging by the reviews, they are not exactly comfortable to wear, and flights are already uncomfortable enough. Then there is the matter of hygiene, proper fitting and set-up, prescription lenses etc. To me, the whole thing sounds poorly thought out and plain stupid.

Exactly. Nightmare. And of course the type of person who will wear this on an aircraft. Lacking self awareness and imposing on everyone aground them without noticing.

It’s highly amusing watching all the rationalizations clash.

“It’s a beta! Of course it’s huge and heavy!”

“No one is going to use it outside of their house anyway!”

“This will be great on an airplane!”

“I wonder if I can drive my car with it on??”

 

[G5isAlive]

LOL

No. “We” brought our walkmans and our own headphones.

He is talking pre-walkman. For some of us there is history before 1979

 

[carrrrrlos]

Wonder if they’ll provide slippers for people to share too.

 

[turbineseaplane]

And of course the type of person who will wear this on an aircraft

…probably double parked their CyberTruck at the airport too

 

[Shirasaki]

I think he means the little "wipe down" they run around and do..

Which does just about nothing at all

And they have to finish all of those procedures in mere minutes, not hours. Next batch passengers are still waiting, luxury flight or not. Worse, luxurious flight passengers deserve on time flight more than budget flights passengers.