American Airlines is getting rid of seat-back screens in its new fleet of domestic Boeing aircraft. The airline reasoned that with over 90 per cent of passengers bringing their own device on board these days, the screens were unnecessary. Customers with a phone, tablet or laptop would be able to watch free movies and television shows from American Airlines' on-board library without purchasing an in-flight internet connection. People could also pay to get access to high-speed, satellite-based internet access. International flights and some domestic flights would continue to have seat-back screens.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 25, 2017 03:08 UTC