Originally Posted by
Ahmed777
... Which also restricts those under 18, who tend to stay a little more connected than those over.

I do agree.
But for me this was new and hence positive: for the very first time I could download and send emails and iMessages free of charge, whilst i was flying. ^
So I take it positively, and thank EK for that.
Sorry if I don't think at the few minors (UM) traveling without credit card and who cannot connect to wifi. Poor them !