AirAsia X enhances entertainment for Aussies
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Malaysian carrier AirAsia X has upgraded its in-flight entertainment option for Australian passengers.
The new Xcite Inflight Entertainment tablet is a Huawei Mediapad 2, equipped with a 10.1″ HD widescreen display, Harman Kardon audio technology and headset.
Guests travelling aboard AirAsia X (flight code D7) services to and from Australia can pre-book these devices for about $AU15 (RM49) or rent them on-board for about $18 (RM60).
The new tablets support five languages (English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, Korean, Japanese) and the service is complimentary for all Premium Flatbed customers.
AirAsia X CEO Benyamin Ismail says device content will be regularly updated with the latest Hollywood blockbusters, as well as other international and local movies.
Currently Xcite is showing X-Men: Apocalypse, The Maze Runner, 21 Days Under the Sky, Storks, The Drop and more. However, no television shows or series are available on the devices at this point.
There’s also plenty of music, games and magazines to read, plus passengers can shop while they fly, as the AirAsia BIG Duty Free catalogue is also included.
Previously, the airline offered Samsung Galaxy Tab devices for rental on all its Australian flights.
AirAsia X flies out of Sydney, Melbourne, the Gold Coast, Darwin and Perth.
Xcite Inflight Entertainment will not be available on flights to/from Auckland, Jeddah and Kathmandu.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific Australian routes will offer the new Xcite Inflight Entertainment?
Which specific Australian routes will offer the new Xcite Inflight Entertainment?
AirAsia X flies to and from Sydney, Melbourne, the Gold Coast, Darwin, and Perth, and the new tablets are available on these services. Passengers flying on routes to/from Auckland, Jeddah, and Kathmandu will not have access to the Xcite entertainment.
Q.What content options are available on the Xcite Inflight Entertainment tablets?
What content options are available on the Xcite Inflight Entertainment tablets?
The tablets offer Hollywood blockbusters, international and local movies, music, games, and magazines. Passengers can also browse the AirAsia BIG Duty Free catalogue. However, television shows or series are not currently available.
Q.What is the cost for Australian passengers to use the new entertainment tablets?
What is the cost for Australian passengers to use the new entertainment tablets?
Australian passengers can pre-book the Xcite Inflight Entertainment tablets for about $AU15. Alternatively, they can rent them on-board for approximately $AU18. The service is complimentary for all Premium Flatbed customers.
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