U.S. Airways Getting In-flight Wi-Fi in 2010
Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: us, airways, airplane, internet, wifi | Themes: The Internet, Business
Ready to join the internet mile-high club?
US Airways is the latest airline to announce in-flight Wi-Fi service.
Like other airlines, US Airways is partnering with Aircell to provide Gogo Inflight Internet service, with a launch planned for early 2010. Planes will be outfitted for full Internet access including VPN access.
Gogo will initially be installed on US Airways A321 aircraft, flying select domestic routes. And later next year, customers will be able to see if Wi-Fi is available on a specific flight by looking for the Wi-Fi icon while booking their flight online.
US Airways hasn't announced specific pricing yet, but Aircell's standard pricing structure currently ranges from $5.95 to $12.95, depending on the length of flight and type of Wi-Fi enabled device used.
"Gogo is for anyone who wants to make plane time their time," said Jack Blumenstein, president and chief executive officer of Aircell. "Whether you want to stay connected to the office, your family or friends; whether you want to work, play or learn; Gogo is for you. We look forward to working with US Airways to bring the world to its passengers."
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but our cell phones will crash the plane.....RIGHT.....
but our cell phones will crash the plane.....RIGHT.....
it will because it's not using their safe cellnet that protects them from rogue transmitters in phones not provided by them... also they can't make money if you're not using their fones
Costs money? Hint to competitors: Make it free and get more passengers.
This article had me excited until I saw there was a price tag. Silly me...
Isn't it free on AA? What kind of speed do they provide?
you expected free?
in any case, must people be connected 24/7/365? I've never had an issue with not using the phone/internet/gaming device on a plane.
you expected free?in any case, must people be connected 24/7/365? I've never had an issue with not using the phone/internet/gaming device on a plane.
I'm sure we can say the same about just about everything now a days..
However , i don't think it's not about having an issue with NOT being able to use it, or suffer without... It's about now having the CHOICE now. I don't think it's worth it, but to some it may.
A wii? Why not PS3 or XBOX360...even better on a gaming Core i975 rig...!
I have a feelings someone is going to snap on that thing and toss it our the window in mid-air.
what about bigger friggin chairs?!
^^ That's inevitable with economy class.
Airlines do need a revenue boost right now. You don't HAVE to pay for it. But the people that need it can hook up airlines with some much needed funding. More power to them.
"'but Aircell's standard pricing structure currently ranges from $5.95 to $12.95""
SOO... US Airways will charge the standard $24.99 per flight.
anyone who saw mythbusters will know, not all cell phones will interfere with the cockpits controls, but they ban all cellphones because it would be a nightmare to sort through the good and bad cellphones, so better safe than sorry. but wifi is only uses a few signal types that wont interfere with the planes equipment.
As much as I love my wifi...I'd rather have a bigger chair and better food. Anyone who's been on a coast to coast or international flight knows exactly what I'm talking about.