Disabling awareness features makes sense in a crowded airplane environment, where the proximity of people and objects could trigger unwanted sensor alerts, leading to distractions during in-flight VR experiences. Furthermore, limited movement is encouraged to prevent users from interfering with fellow passengers seated beside them.
Although Travel Mode limits the full Vision Pro experience during air travel, the idea of enhancing the travel experience with VR is undeniably appealing. The beta code does not provide extensive details, but an Apple Vision Pro introduction video shown at WWDC 2023 offers some insights. The video suggests that users can enjoy a private movie theater experience, watching 4K films on a virtual display much larger and higher in quality than the built-in screens found on planes.
