Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Now On Some American Airlines Flights

Like Jerry Seinfeld in the episode “The Airport”, premium-class passengers enjoy all the perks of non-coach seating; starting today on some American Airlines flights, those comforts include a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. (Meanwhile, like Elaine in the same episode, coach passengers will continue to suffer with full bladders and cramped legs.)


The Tabs replace American Airlines’ current personal entertainment devices and will include dozens of movies, TV shows, and audio selections, and will feature a UI skin designed exclusively for the airline. Beginning in 2012, more features are coming, including WiFi, games, and more.

It get even better--some of those same seats will offer flyers a pair of Bose QuietComfort 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphones.

If you want to enjoy these new amenities for yourself, make sure you’re on a transcontinental flight between JFK and LA, JFK and San Francisco, Miami and San Francisco, Miami and San Francisco, or Boston and LA, or an international flight to or from Europe and South America.

We assume you’ll still have to shut the Tabs down during takeoff, though. (Alec Baldwin, that includes you, buddy.)