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United touts Bluetooth enabled planes
United Airlines has been showcasing the capabilities of its Bluetooth-enabled planes.
They include new AirPods Pro features that make it easier for passengers and flight crews to connect and communicate.
As part of the United Next initiative, the airline’s plan to modernize and grow its fleet, the carrier currently has Bluetooth connectivity on more than 100 planes and expects it to be on about 800 aircraft by 2032.
Passengers can make use of other features when using AirPods Pro, including Conversation Awareness and Adaptive Audio.
Now available for all AirPods Pro (2nd generation), Conversation Awareness lowers volume when the user starts speaking to make it easier to communicate with a flight attendant.
Additionally, Adaptive Audio is a new listening mode that dynamically blends Transparency mode and Active Noise Cancellation.
“United was the first US airline to roll out Bluetooth, and when we saw Apple’s new AirPods features, we knew it could be a game changer,” said Jason Birnbaum, United’s Chief Information Officer.
“People want to stay connected while they’re in the air, but there’s also a lot of interactions between our crew and customers.”
For over ten years, United has integrated Apple products across its operation to enhance the customer experience.
The airline has rolled out more than 120,000 Apple devices, including iPhone and iPad, to United employees.
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