Wi-Fi When Overwater
Jun 16, 2018, 12:10 am
#16
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Interestingly, two years ago there was an AS plane I believe 73G that was being converted to a 737-Combi at IAI in TLV. So would love to see how they got that plane half way across the world via these milk runs.
Found the article, https://newsroom.alaskaair.com/2017-...-700-freighter.
Make it happen AS!
Found the article, https://newsroom.alaskaair.com/2017-...-700-freighter.
Make it happen AS!
We would have our airfares at the same cost qs regular Y. In turn for the milk ru n route you get a good deal. We would also have Fifth Freedom Flight runs too.
Jun 16, 2018, 1:09 am
#17
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Doubtful. Wifi works the first 30-35 minutes and outbound to Hawaii seems to be free. Still need to sign in however.
Jun 16, 2018, 1:46 am
#18
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I wonder if it’s an error or there’s a new WiFi bird roaming around.
Jun 17, 2018, 1:17 pm
#19
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The first GoGo 2Ku installation on a 737 is currently underway.
Feb 21, 2020, 1:39 am
#20
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Location: Upcountry Maui, HI
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Sorry to resurrect this thread ...
Was nice to have Sat Wifi out of OGG (Maui) on N532AS on Feb 19. First time I've gotten the upgraded sat wifi. Noticed a small sticker saying "faster WiFI" when boarding.
-David
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Was nice to have Sat Wifi out of OGG (Maui) on N532AS on Feb 19. First time I've gotten the upgraded sat wifi. Noticed a small sticker saying "faster WiFI" when boarding.
-David
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Feb 21, 2020, 2:19 pm
#23
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Feb 21, 2020, 5:15 pm
#24
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Feb 4, 2022, 1:14 pm
#26
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I fly west coast to Hawaii a lot and have noticed a pretty steep decline in wifi service even in the planes that are reported to be equipped with it.
A little background for those of you that don't know - AS uses a lot of B737-8 planes to/from Hawaii, roughly half of which are equipped with satellite wifi. You can go here: https://alaskafleetstatus.weebly.com/ once you get the tail# of your plane a few days prior to flying and look at the wifi status - ATG-4 = no satellite wifi, 2ku = satellite wifi.
Anyway, my last few flights listed as having 2ku don't have functional wifi once out over the ocean (it may work for a bit but goes away pretty quickly). It seems like the system (or someone at AS?) knows things aren't working as there is no option to buy a "full flight pass". They just offer you free wifi with the disclaimer that it may not work all the time (which is generally an understatement).
I guess I'm just confused by this since it seems like something that would work or not. Admittedly, I don't know a lot of the science behind it but are the satellites inconsistent? It seems like it would either work (if the plane is updated with 2ku) or not.
A little background for those of you that don't know - AS uses a lot of B737-8 planes to/from Hawaii, roughly half of which are equipped with satellite wifi. You can go here: https://alaskafleetstatus.weebly.com/ once you get the tail# of your plane a few days prior to flying and look at the wifi status - ATG-4 = no satellite wifi, 2ku = satellite wifi.
Anyway, my last few flights listed as having 2ku don't have functional wifi once out over the ocean (it may work for a bit but goes away pretty quickly). It seems like the system (or someone at AS?) knows things aren't working as there is no option to buy a "full flight pass". They just offer you free wifi with the disclaimer that it may not work all the time (which is generally an understatement).
I guess I'm just confused by this since it seems like something that would work or not. Admittedly, I don't know a lot of the science behind it but are the satellites inconsistent? It seems like it would either work (if the plane is updated with 2ku) or not.
Feb 4, 2022, 1:54 pm
#27
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I fly west coast to Hawaii a lot and have noticed a pretty steep decline in wifi service even in the planes that are reported to be equipped with it.
A little background for those of you that don't know - AS uses a lot of B737-8 planes to/from Hawaii, roughly half of which are equipped with satellite wifi. You can go here: https://alaskafleetstatus.weebly.com/ once you get the tail# of your plane a few days prior to flying and look at the wifi status - ATG-4 = no satellite wifi, 2ku = satellite wifi.
Anyway, my last few flights listed as having 2ku don't have functional wifi once out over the ocean (it may work for a bit but goes away pretty quickly). It seems like the system (or someone at AS?) knows things aren't working as there is no option to buy a "full flight pass". They just offer you free wifi with the disclaimer that it may not work all the time (which is generally an understatement).
I guess I'm just confused by this since it seems like something that would work or not. Admittedly, I don't know a lot of the science behind it but are the satellites inconsistent? It seems like it would either work (if the plane is updated with 2ku) or not.
A little background for those of you that don't know - AS uses a lot of B737-8 planes to/from Hawaii, roughly half of which are equipped with satellite wifi. You can go here: https://alaskafleetstatus.weebly.com/ once you get the tail# of your plane a few days prior to flying and look at the wifi status - ATG-4 = no satellite wifi, 2ku = satellite wifi.
Anyway, my last few flights listed as having 2ku don't have functional wifi once out over the ocean (it may work for a bit but goes away pretty quickly). It seems like the system (or someone at AS?) knows things aren't working as there is no option to buy a "full flight pass". They just offer you free wifi with the disclaimer that it may not work all the time (which is generally an understatement).
I guess I'm just confused by this since it seems like something that would work or not. Admittedly, I don't know a lot of the science behind it but are the satellites inconsistent? It seems like it would either work (if the plane is updated with 2ku) or not.
Feb 4, 2022, 2:24 pm
#28
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Good call! I just checked and they did do a swap to a ATG-4 aircraft. The funny thing is I don't remember those even offering wifi at all but maybe I just don't even try once I am not expecting it. I usually glance at the tail# once at the gate just so I know if my plane has arrived and to be sure I'm in the right place but it was dark last night so I didn't. Thanks!