Airplane Mode

Airplane Mode puts you in the window seat for the real-time duration of a long-haul commercial flight across the Atlantic. You experience the details of airline travel, from your seat and the seatback in front of you to your carry-on bag, smartphone and the behavior of cabin crew and other passengers. Circumstances change with each playthrough.

The flight

The flight includes taxiing, take-off and landing, with fairly accurate satellite imagery of its route. You can use the overhead reading light and complimentary aircraft information card, and watch an inflight safety video produced by IFC’s in-house team of air hosts.

Onboard activities

The flight offers snacks, premium beverages and meal service, including a fish option. Your carry-on contains a book, headphones, a pen and a charging cable. The inflight entertainment system includes a flight tracker and hit movies of the 1930s, while the magazine Stratospheres contains articles, crosswords and Sudoku.

Changing events

Randomized events can occur on each playthrough, including turbulence, poor Wi-Fi and delays. Authentic ambient noise accompanies the flight, though a crying baby is not guaranteed.