United Airlines has a different approach to in-flight wifi from the rest of the market. Each plane will be a “node on the network” not just have an augmented in-flight entertainment system.
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Gogo, Virgin Atlantic partner for connectivity upgrade
Get ready for faster in-flight internet service on Virgin Atlantic flights. Gogo’s 2Ku system will be retrofit into the existing fleet. Still open questions on timing, however.
Vietnam Airlines signs on with Gogo, GX Aviation for in-flight connectivity
More and faster internet is coming to the skies. Vietnam Airlines, Gogo and Inmarsat have agreed to install the GX Aviation solution with global, high-speed satellite coverage on the carrier’s long-haul fleet.
The future of IFE: Ads & revenue
The future of in-flight entertainment and connectivity will be focused on ads and revenue generation for the providers. That’s the message at this year’s APEX Expo conference. Consider yourself warned.
In-flight wifi now live on some United 777s
More of the United Airlines international fleet has wifi now. The carrier has started deployment of Panasonic’s Ku-band satellite connectivity on their 2-cabin 777-200ERs. Hooray, internet!
United adds 787-9 (with wifi!!) to their fleet
More than just getting a new type in the fleet, the new United 787-9 represents a step forward for in-flight connectivity: the line-fit satellite service is a big deal for United, Boeing and passengers alike.
The flight I chose, and the RPU winner is…
What’s the difference between in-flight comfort and enjoying the trip overall? Just one example: I’m flying coach rather than business class because I know I’ll arrive more alert and happier.
New Aer Lingus business class seat with flat bed seats coming soon
More flat beds will soon be flying across the pond thanks to the new Aer Lingus business class launching in March 2015. Lounges and dining upgrades coming, too.
Inside a Gogo ATG4 installation
There’s a lot of work which goes in to putting the Gogo hardware on to an airplane. Take a look inside a Delta 737-900ER as the kit is installed. Hard to believe that the first thing they do with a brand new aircraft is rip it apart like that.
The tale of three in-flight internet services
It is not often that one gets to test multiple in-flight wifi providers on the same day. I guess I can say I got lucky in that regard. Getting to use three different services within a 10-day span made for some good “comparison shopping” so to speak.