This blog entry is being written while en-route to LAX. Our flight was scheduled to leave at 7:15 but because of a maintenance issue we were stuck waiting for a comprehensive protocol check to make sure everything was okay. I’m not sure exactly how long we sat but we have to be at least an hour behind scheduled. Luckily there’s a spare seat between me and the other passenger Tony so we both have room to keep our legs stretched. We’re flying Virgin America which seems very nice. While waiting on the tarmac I toyed around the touch screen entertainment system that Virgin calls “Red”. It’s installed on in the back of the head rest in front of you where you can watch TV, movies or listen to music and even play video games. At this point some features are unavailable but a clear pop-up says to check back “the next time you fly”. Some of the unavailable features are read, shop, and talk which gives you the option of “seat to seat chat”, “email & text message” and even a “chat room.” There’s even an AC outlet for you plug into underneath your seat so if your laptop battery can’t make the long flight then no worries. Whenever they completely implement all these features, it should make the flight almost homey or at the very least allow you to pass the time better. Overall, besides that delay, Virgin America seems destined to take-off, no pun intended. I would definitely recommend it.
I’ve heard that it’s a fun airline to fly. Did you sit in the bar at the hotel all day long as Mom feared you would?
how appropriate to fly “virgin” on your 1st trip to cali.
i’ve heard nothing but good things about them. wish we had your bucks to fly in style 🙂