Jetstar Asia to offer 'Video on Demand' on select routes

Jetstar Asia is expanding its in-flight services. From June 2005 passengers will be able to watch new and popular movies, sitcoms and music videos via a state-of-the-art "Video On Demand" portable digital entertainment system.

Jetstar Asia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Wencor / APS, a United States based airline service provider, to commence introduction of a portable In-flight Entertainment (IFE) device – the digEplayer™ – which will operate on its Hong Kong, Taipei and Manila services.

The digEplayer™ Jetstar Asia in-flight entertainment package offers passengers a choice of 10 movies, 8 sitcoms, 100 audio tracks as well as music videos.

All movie and sitcom channels are available in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

"We're glad to have Jetstar Asia amongst the family of airlines which have chosen the digEplayer as their In-Flight Entertainment device," said Brent Wood, CEO and President of APS.

"The cutting edge design, ease of use and wide variety of entertainment choices on the digEplayer™ will make their customers' flying experience better than ever.

The wide screen format, battery operated portable players are specially designed for in-flight only use.

Jetstar Asia passengers will be able to rent the digEplayer™ for S$10.

Jetstar Asia Chief Executive Ken Ryan said "digEplayer™ had been successfully introduced by a number of overseas airlines for in-flight entertainment, and Jetstar Asia was delighted to be able offer passengers this additional service whilst on board, proving once again, that low cost doesn't mean that travel has to be a hardship.

Mr Ryan said the digEplayer™ units would become a new revenue source for Jetstar Asia as the every day low fares carrier progressively made new enhancements to its overall service and product offering.

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