Originally Posted by
smokie
If true, this could cause some frustration for some flyers this summer as the flights are being advertised as being WiFi equipped, until the on-board announcement. It would appear that this aircraft will be used on a variety of domestic and long-haul international routes (LHR, FRA, TLV).
Quite possibly, however, here's the decision. What are people going to be more pissed about? Lack of wifi on a flight? Or having their flight cancelled (and plans disrupted) because of a shortage of usable frames? You don't need wifi during a flight, but you do need a plane to get you to your destination. There will be entertainment/distractions on the plane (you might not like/be interested in them, but they are there),