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Rhapsodizing the Playlist
April 19, 2016  | Written by Marty Sartini Garner
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This story was originally published in APEX Experience magazine.  The way we consume music is always changing. While algorithm-based web-radio services were, for a while, a helpful guide through the millions upon millions of songs we suddenly had access to, they fundamentally lacked a sense of intention. Playlists thoughtfully curated by music experts – now […]

On the Fringe: Fresh Twists on Traditional In-Flight Entertainment
 | Written by APEX Staff
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Airlines are delving beyond blockbusters to offer passengers unique entertainment options on board. Here are the in-flight entertainment trends from APEX MultiMedia Market that you may see on board your next flight. Does the Content Match the Destination? Destination-Specific Videos In-flight magazines may be colorful in their depictions of far-off destinations but for some passengers who […]

Movie-Food Parings: A Feast for the Eyes and the Stomach
 | Written by Jason Kessler
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This story was originally published in APEX Experience magazine.  Films and food have gone together since popcorn first appeared in movie theaters during The Great Depression. More than 80 years later, food isn’t just a snack anymore – sometimes it’s the star of the show. In movies like Chef and Big Night, kitchens serve as […]

CSI’s Wallace Langham on Hot Towels, Traveling First Class and Dressing Up for Your Flight
 | Written by APEX Staff
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Wallace Langham is an American actor known for his role as the lab technician David Hodges on the television series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. He has also made appearances in Little Miss Sunshine, The Social Network and recently joined the cast of the TV drama LBJ (Lester B. Johnson) playing John F. Kennedy’s special assistant.   Wallace Langham […]

B/E Aerospace Soft Launches Aspire and Bombardier Nears C Series Mega Deal: APEX Daily Experience Week in Review
April 15, 2016  | Written by APEX Staff
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Here are the most-read stories from this week’s APEX Daily Experience newsletters. To receive breaking passenger experience industry news in your inbox on a daily basis, subscribe here.  B/E Aerospace Launches Next-Gen Wide-Body Seating Platform BUSINESS WIRE | APRIL  11, 2016 B/E Aerospace launched its next-generation main cabin wide-body aircraft seating platform at last week’s Aircraft Interiors Expo and also announced […]

Entertainment Unwired: Portable IFE Solutions
 | Written by Marisa Garcia
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This story was originally published in the March/April issue of APEX Experience magazine.  Wireless in-flight entertainment (wIFE) and portable IFE solutions promise airlines fresh opportunities to engage with their customers, and flexible and affordable IFE for both themselves and their passengers. Complementary Content Qantas Airways has found that wIFE and portable IFE solutions consisting of […]

The Crying Plane: Why You’re Likely to Tear Up In-Flight
 | Written by Jenn Wint
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This story was originally published in “The Journey Issue” of APEX Experience magazine.  The 2003 film Love Actually opens with a series of emotional exchanges at the arrivals gate of Heathrow airport: smiling couples beginning their holiday, families reuniting, and travelers returning home to hugs and happy tears. Over this heartwarming montage, Hugh Grant’s voice […]

Is Facebook’s Future the Future of PaxEx?
April 14, 2016  | Written by Jordan Yerman
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APEX Insight: Facebook’s future could be the future of PaxEx, and that future has already begun. The social media giant’s ten-year plan will affect airlines by broadening the use of private instant-messaging channels for B2C communications and streamlining customer service using artificial intelligence. Facebook kicked off its F8 2016 conference with a keynote from founder and CEO […]