What’s an airline to do when 60% of those surveyed say they won’t pay extra to avoid a middle seat? In part looking at who was asked could offer some respite.
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Beyond sound bites: Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary on Inflight Connectivity
Not a chance. You’ll never see inflight connectivity on a Ryanair plane. Unless, of course, it is free and passengers’ buying patterns shift. Michael O’Leary leaves the door open to some interesting possibilities.
Talking antenna tech on Thinkom’s TEK Talk
Ever wonder what’s involved with the antenna hardware that delivers inflight internet connectivity to your plane? Join me in a conversation with Thinkom CTO Bill Millroy talking through some of the options.
ANA’s free wifi offering for new US routes
Want free wifi on your next trip to Japan? ANA’s new promo just might have you covered.
Surfing on Finnair, SAS: In-flight wifi coming to short-haul fleets
Passengers on SAS and Finnair will get internet service on European routes starting next year. Both carriers committed to service from ViaSat with installations beginning in mid-2017.
Gogo’s Got China
Travelers headed over China on Delta Air Lines will be able to remain online with Gogo’s in-flight internet service thanks to a license agreement reached with the Chinese government. British Airways and Air Canada passengers are likely to benefit, too, with connectivity installs on their fleets in the coming years.
Gogo 2Ku set to fly on GOL
Gogo is up to 3 airlines flying with its new, faster 2Ku service. GOL completed its first install and has an awesome video to go along with the plans for full-fleet coverage in the coming months.
What wifi does POTUS get in-flight?
In-flight internet is getting closer to “at home” performance levels. But what if you live at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? POTUS (and the rest of the US government fleet) just signed a new deal with ViaSat for an upgraded, hybrid system providing high-speed service nearly anywhere in the world.
Free in-flight Gogo for TMobile customers
Getting free Gogo in-flight internet is always a winning proposition. And T-Mobile customers won big with the partnership upgrade announced this week by the two companies.
American Splits Connectivity Plans: Winners and Losers
American Airlines is switching up its in-flight internet setup, giving ViaSat a big win and dealing a blow to Gogo. As for passengers, still a lot more info needed to decide whether we win or lose.