plyman69 Posted November 3, 2004 #1 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Yes all this is true.. check out this story...And if cruise ships can do it in international waters.. why cant airlines do it in international air??? In-Flight Gambling Next on the Wish List Wed Nov 3, 8:04 AM ET Oddly Enough - Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - Airline passengers may soon be able to wile away the air miles with in-flight gambling if low-cost carrier Ryanair's latest cash-generation scheme becomes reality. Dublin-based Ryanair, which has hit the jackpot by charging passengers for food, baggage and movies, said on Tuesday gambling on board its planes may be the next big thing. Chief Executive Michael O'Leary said the usual government restrictions on European land-bound gambling operations were unlikely to apply in the air. "I don't know who would stop you. It is like duty-free; you are in international waters," he told reporters. While it is some time away, O'Leary said the technology does exist to adapt the airline's new in-flight entertainment systems for the use of gambling with credit cards. He described the revenue potential as "enormous." Gambling operators have expressed interest, although there are no formal talks underway. Ryanair this week started testing the entertainment systems, which allow passengers to watch movies and other entertainment from laptop-size devices. Like most Ryanair in-flight extras, including food and drinks, passengers pay extra for the service. O'Leary once famously remarked he would charge passengers for ice if he could get away with it. Ryanair, Europe's biggest low-cost airline, earlier reported a surge in first-half profit after a strong summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poolgal Posted November 3, 2004 #2 Share Posted November 3, 2004 "O'Leary once famously remarked he would charge passengers for ice if he could get away with it. " note to self: Never fly Ryanair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoinCruisin Posted November 3, 2004 #3 Share Posted November 3, 2004 I'm not sure, but this should probably be posted on the Floataway Lounge... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pungo3 Posted November 3, 2004 #4 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Yep, it will probably get moved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserNC Posted November 3, 2004 #5 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Would not play them but glad to see anything that will help the airlines out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plyman69 Posted November 3, 2004 Author #6 Share Posted November 3, 2004 but it totally sounds legal.. i mean.. think about it.. it is international airspace .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenVII Posted November 3, 2004 #7 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Just as long as im not trying to get comfortable and take a nap listening to incesstant chimes and bells from the machines :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrounds Posted November 3, 2004 #8 Share Posted November 3, 2004 I know the question is about international flights where one would be flying over international waters, but I can remember very clearly taking a flight in the 60s across the country. The stewardesses had to make us drink up and give her our empty alcohol containers because we were about to fly over some "dry" state or some state that didn't allow the airlines to serve booze when flying over their state. :eek: Can't remember what particular state or group of states it was, but it was somewhere in the Midwest. Am I dreaming ? :confused: "If you can't be kind . . . at least have the decency to be vague" anonymous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBEEMOM Posted November 3, 2004 #9 Share Posted November 3, 2004 There are limits to entertainment and ways to get the public's dollars. What next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf5585 Posted November 4, 2004 #10 Share Posted November 4, 2004 The twin-deck widebody of the roomy A380. And a mini casino. from http://www.aerospace-technology.com/projects/a380/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenVII Posted November 4, 2004 #11 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Link didnt work for me : / Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stircrzy Posted November 4, 2004 #12 Share Posted November 4, 2004 As long as the pilot stays in the cockpit and not playing slots, I don't mind...after all, they can't MAKE me play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L2J Posted November 4, 2004 #13 Share Posted November 4, 2004 I wonder if they've considered the weight issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenVII Posted November 4, 2004 #14 Share Posted November 4, 2004 I am sure they will use the video type machines, and not really dispense actual coins but build credits than you can cash out when done.....that was what I concluded when I was thinking about the weight, coin, and clang clang problems that the traditional slot machines would bring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgriff17 Posted November 9, 2004 #15 Share Posted November 9, 2004 what a horrible idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachTerry14 Posted June 17, 2005 #16 Share Posted June 17, 2005 I fly all the time and anything to help me get through those long boring trips would be welcome. If they can show movies and play games on a personal console (like on a 777) - why not gamble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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