iPads are playing a larger role in travel as more companies use their tablet technology. Alaska Airlines' "Bye Bye Flight Bag" program is having pilots replace their 25 lb paper flight manuals with the iPad tablet, which will save 2.4 million pieces of paper (pilots are required to carry the manuals).
Intercontinental Hotels started using iPad technology in their hotels as early as April 2010, just 3 months after the device was introduced. 4 hotels tested out the tablets for restaurant suggestions, making reservations, and helping guests with directions to attractions.
Some hotels have given iPads to concierges to help them handle duties such as checking in guests. Other hotels also give guests in certain suites the option of including an iPad with their stay, allowing them to enjoy all the games, videos, comics, and newspapers the new technology has to offer.
iPad takes over travel
Commodities - June 28, 2011 - 2:27pm by btsocial
iPads are playing a larger role in travel as more companies use their tablet technology. Alaska Airlines' "Bye Bye Flight Bag" program is having pilots replace their 25 lb paper flight manuals with the iPad tablet, which will save 2.4 million pieces of paper (pilots are required to carry the manuals).
Intercontinental Hotels started using iPad technology in their hotels as early as April 2010, just 3 months after the device was introduced. 4 hotels tested out the tablets for restaurant suggestions, making reservations, and helping guests with directions to attractions.
Some hotels have given iPads to concierges to help them handle duties such as checking in guests. Other hotels also give guests in certain suites the option of including an iPad with their stay, allowing them to enjoy all the games, videos, comics, and newspapers the new technology has to offer.
Read more about iPads at Budget Travel.