Iberia is to expand its in-flight entertainment options to include virtual reality and 3D content on board following a successful trial period.
Virtual reality devices will be available to passengers on the two daily Madrid-New York flights that Iberia operates with Airbus A350- 900s, and on the daily Madrid-Tel Aviv flight in an Airbus A330-200.
The second-generation Pico devices will be available for rent during flights. They will enable passengers to experience three-dimensional content in games, films, city travelogues, and documentaries, including dives into the depths of the Red Sea.
A decision will be taken at a later date about expanding the service to other medium and long-haul Iberia routes.
Nikolas Jaeger, founder and managing director of Inflight VR, commented: “We think virtual reality has a great potential and it can change the air passenger experience as a part of the in-flight entertainment programme. The viewer is no longer a mere observer, but can take a stroll in the city he or she will be visiting, or simply relax before arriving at the destination.”
Ignacio Toval, Iberia’s digital transformation director, added: “We learned about Inflight VR through Hangar 51, IAG’s start-up accelerator programme. Since 2017, we’ve been working together to develop a VR solution that can offer a new experience to our customers. An important aspect of Iberia’s digital transformation push lies in the incorporation of new technologies and digital innovation during the entire travel experience, from the moment they think about buying a ticket to arrival at the destination.”
