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Old Dec 28, 2021, 11:44 am
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Originally Posted by PotomacApproach
I like JSX and happy to pay a 2-3x premium, but need connectivity when I fly. Any updates on when they'll put Wi-Fi on their planes?
Has even anyone manufactured and certified a WiFi install for the ERJ? I don't believe any of the larger US carriers that operate E135/E145s have WiFi on them. So even if JSX wants to add WiFi, it might be hard to make the economics work, if they're going to have to bear the whole cost of that design and certification process.

On the revenue side, a lot of their flights are quite short, which might mean somewhat limited demand for WiFi.

I'm not saying they won't do it, but I could easily see how it wouldn't be worth the investment.
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