Travel Technology - In flight wi-fi

What's the word on United adding wi-fi to their domestic & international flights?
How about Air Canada?

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United has installed the service on their p.s. fleet (JFK-LAX/SFO). They have not announced plans to expand past that AFAIK.

I haven't heard of AC adding service and they have some limitations in that Aircell's gogo service won't work in Canada right now. I do believe that Row44 has clearance to operate in Canada so that should be an possibility.

Beyond that, the only long-haul international carrier currently committed to offering internet service is Lufthansa. They expect to have a demo plane flying this year and 50 equipped by the end of 2010.

My understanding is that the wifi providers coming on board right now are using the ground based EVDO networks (rather than satellite). If that is the case, I question how they plan on offer trans-oceanic service.

My understanding is that the wifi providers coming on board right now are using the ground based EVDO networks (rather than satellite). If that is the case, I question how they plan on offer trans-oceanic service.

Aircell (Gogo) does EVDO, Row 44 and others use satellite based systems.

Obviously, the Gogo service will be limited to flights over land.