We for one say it’s about time. As much as we travel it would be nice if all airlines offer these kind of high tech features.

Virgin America launched its first flights today from New York City’s JFK airport and Los Angeles to San Francisco. That in itself is news but check out some of the features they are offering.

• Mood lighting that will change from day to night
• Leather seats with adjustable headrests.
• Full USB and electrical power connections at every seat. Using the ports you’ll be able to charge portable gaming devices, MP3 players, laptops, cameras and cell phones.
• We hear the later on, the airline will activate Ethernet ports at every seat so you surf the Web from 35,000 feet.
• All seats will offer video screens where will you find satellite TV from the Dish network, get live TV (a first for an airline), streaming satellite radio, audio books, an MP3 library with 3,000 tracks and 25 pay-per-view movies.
• The ability to chat with your fellow passengers via the seatback screens and text messaging. After registering a name for your particular seat you’ll be able to view the names of fellow passengers and send them a text message or invite several people to a chat room.
• You’ll also be able to use the screens to order food or drinks from the mini-bar.

Pretty sweet.

If we could log in to our Slingbox it would be perfect! These things will definitely make Virgin my first choice when choosing and airline.

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