They also encourage you to provide info on yourself (create an account, provide birthday) to even use the screen on the seat back…

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    Flights have amenities. Some give you free food, some free wifi.

    None of it is actually free of course. It’s just that the cost is included in the ticket price.

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      I don’t want food or WiFi. I want legroom so I can sleep. I don’t want seatback entertainment. I don’t want a complimentary tea towel, blanket, and neck pillow. I don’t want your stupid cheapo earbuds. I don’t want Tim Tams and that little sachet of Vegemite with my toast. I don’t want your gross instant coffee. I don’t even want a flat white. I don’t care that you have soymilk. And thay muffin you gave me has egg in it. I told you I can’t have egg. I don’t want your little tiny tube of toothpaste with that miniature toothbrush. I don’t want to watch Adam Sandler’s Wedding Singer on that screen you have on the wall in front of the aisle. I want legroom. I want to watch the insides of my eyelids. I hate having to lay my legs sideways for hours and being unable to relax or sleep because I am knees-pressed against the seat in front of me. And that camera on the seat back freaks me out. Why why why. Just let me sleep.

      Sorry. I got a bit agitated there.

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        Camera on the back of the seat? I haven’t seen that one yet, will have to bring tape on my next flight

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          2019:

          no plans

          Advertisers could be charged more depending on whether their ads are played while the flyer appears awake or not. Yayyy

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          Watch out for United. That was the seatback camera airline. Qantas was the better of the ones I have been on. At least I could put the iPad with a camera in the seat pocket on Qantas.

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        Legroom is probably the most expensive thing to give on a plane, so if you want legroom, pay for the privilege and fly business class. Otherwise, at least try to enjoy the few concessions you get from the airline

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          Oh I’ll enjoy the little mini spy camera on the back of the seat alright.