In addition to the special few minutes of taking off and landing, few people would like to feel like staying on the plane. Although the airline has tried to provide a comfortable flight experience, the limited cabin space is still depressing.

At this time, can there be a way for the passengers to feel that they are not flying?

The solution that British Airways thinks of is virtual reality. They exclusively tried a new virtual reality device in the UK, when passengers Will be sent to their own aerial 3D theater. With this VR glasses, passengers can watch movies, documentaries and travel shows in a variety of 2D, 3D or 360° surround experiences.

From now until the end of 2019, passengers may be able to experience this tentative VR flight as long as they take the route from British Airways from London Heathrow to New York’s JFK Airport.

Before this year, British Airways also worked at Heath The airport terminal at Luo Airport has tried this technology to allow passengers to pass through the virtualRealize the cabin environment of the first class. Passengers can visit the airline’s luxury first class 360 degrees, including flat seats, upscale bedding and ample space in the cabin.

The head of customer service at British Airways Heathrow Airport stated that “we are always looking for innovative ways to interact with our customers. Virtual reality is the latest way we can further improve the airport experience with fast-growing technology.”

This time, the VR device directly on the sky allows passengers to have a better flight experience, even when they are completely lying down, they can see beautiful video content.

In addition to allowing passengers to have more entertainment, VR equipment may help terrorists find ways to soothe their emotions. British Airways and experts collaborated to design meditation guidance and sound therapy for passengers who are afraid of flying. With this VR device, the flying passengers may also calm down.

NoThis is still the first class passengers to enjoy privileged One. Although passengers in economy class may need to be freed from the hustle and bustle of the cabin environment, the entertainment and soothing treatments are still (rich).

▲ Try out VR equipment at Heathrow Terminal 5

The VR device from God looks like a goggle. It weighs a lot less than other popular headphones and weighs 250 grams. British Airways has also partnered with Air France and SriLankan Airlines to provide such VR equipment in the lounge of the Airline.

This VR device is manufactured by SkyLights, a device company that stands out from the “Hangar 51” startup incubator project of the British airline parent company IAG.

Sajida Ismail, Head of Onboard Product, British Airways, said: “We have been researching the latest technologies to enhance our customers’ experience on the ground and in the air. Virtual reality technology has revolutionary in-flight entertainment capabilities, and we are excited to try these new glasses. Because they will create a unique and memorable journey for our first customers.”

British Airways is not the first airline to use VR equipment.

Air France has provided VR equipment for first-class passengers on both routes as part of the VR in-flight entertainment program; Lufthansa has built a high-level experience model through VR to help it complete sales upgrades. Air New Zealand equipped the crew with Microsoft’s HoloLens to provide passengers with detailed information.

▲ With HoloLens, Air New Zealand flight crews have direct access to detailed passenger information

In the more specialized areas of the aviation industry, aircraft manufacturers are also developing VR training tools that place intern pilots in virtual cockpits, making VR an aid to maintenance of aircraft equipment.