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Delta to add Gogo WiFi to international fleet
Jun 28, 2012, 8:08 am
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Delta to add Gogo WiFi to international fleet
DL will start adding satellite-based Gogo Wi-Fi to its international fleet starting in early 2013; to be completed by 2015:
http://news.delta.com/index.php?s=43&item=1651
http://news.delta.com/index.php?s=43&item=1651
Jun 28, 2012, 8:16 am
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Believe it or not, I am actually saddened a bit by this. I always found some peace in being able to take a long international flight and disconnect for a few hours. I know LH has offered this for a bit, but I do not fly them internationally enough to utilize it.
Similar to LH though-I am sure it will not be cheap.
Similar to LH though-I am sure it will not be cheap.
Jun 28, 2012, 8:24 am
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Looks like LH offers it for about $25 for 24 hours, which is really not too bad considering what a 24 hour GoGo domestic pass costs. Why though do I have a sinking feeling that GoGo will demand more than $25 for intl... I hope I'm wrong.
Jun 28, 2012, 8:27 am
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Believe it or not, I am actually saddened a bit by this. I always found some peace in being able to take a long international flight and disconnect for a few hours. I know LH has offered this for a bit, but I do not fly them internationally enough to utilize it.
Similar to LH though-I am sure it will not be cheap.
Similar to LH though-I am sure it will not be cheap.
I hope people do not use VOIP/Skype when on int'l flights and bother those attempting to sleep.
Jun 28, 2012, 9:41 am
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It won't be "Gogo" providing the service, as they only provide ground-to-air services using cellular stations.
It will be another provider who offers satellite capability.
It will be another provider who offers satellite capability.
Jun 28, 2012, 9:41 am
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Jun 28, 2012, 9:44 am
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Given that the launch of the first satellite to be used by Gogo is about a year away, there's not much point in hurrying aircraft installations.
http://www.gogoair.com/gogo/cms/technology.do
http://www.gogoair.com/gogo/cms/technology.do
Jun 28, 2012, 10:15 am
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InMarSat Global Xpress home page:
http://www.inmarsatgx.com/
3 Ka band sats over the next few years.
GoGo will resell the product.
http://www.inmarsatgx.com/
3 Ka band sats over the next few years.
GoGo will resell the product.
Jun 28, 2012, 10:26 am
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I like this part of the release: "In addition to Wi-Fi improvements, Delta has added more First Class seats and in-flight entertainment to its domestic product"
Huh? Maybe they confused FC with EC?
Huh? Maybe they confused FC with EC?
Jun 28, 2012, 10:29 am
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Pandora working (with headphones, of course) would be nice.
Good move DL ^