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Old Apr 22, 2010, 8:32 pm
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BlueHorseShoe2000
 
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Originally Posted by newsmanhoss
Hopefully the further research will lead to power outlets as well!
I still haven't figured out why this hasn't happened yet.

At the very least, install power strips on the floor allowing for two outlets per row (one on each side of the aircraft) or every few rows.

WiFi is a nice addition but it does need to be installed fleet wide at some point. Perhaps the priority is to get it on the E170/E190 aircraft because a) they don't have Live TV and b) those planes tend to be allocated heavily towards business markets in MKE where demand may be stronger.

I agree with RSVP that TVs need to be installed on the E190s. The argument that Live TV would cause the E190s to be weight restricted doesn't really hold water with me. Air Canada and JetBlue don't seem to have any problems with aircraft weight and they operate the E190s on some fairly long routes.
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