A method and apparatus for providing passenger selection of meals, beverages, entertainment, and amenity requests from a passenger seat. Additionally, it provides a method and apparatus for providing information to passengers relating to the aircraft flight and position, and information relating to passenger's connecting flights. Such requests and selections are transmitted to a central computer which maintains inventory, and prints passenger requests organized by seat location. The system supervises passenger games, such that a passenger may play a game against the computer, or any combination of passengers can elect to play among themselves. Additionally, while not in active use by a passenger, the system provides for the display of advertising materials on the passenger seat display. The seat portion of the system includes a food/convenience tray that locks in one of two positions, exposing either a flat surface for general use, or a "flip" side with the passenger control unit imbedded within.