Highlife Connect (Inflight Wi-Fi)
#46
formerly southsidesilver
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: San Diego,CA
Programs: BA Gold, UA Silver, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,013
Well that may be true but it was painfully slow on my TATL today. And at 15 per 150mb it is really only good for basic emails and instant messaging. It took a few minutes to upload a small photo over whatsapp.
#47
Moderator: Qatar Airways
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: LHR/NCE/MIA
Programs: BAEC GfL & GGL, SQ Gold, Amex Centurion, Mucci des Chevaliers des Bons Mots et Qui Savent Moucher
Posts: 9,095
VOIP, Skype, and WhatsApp calls are currently unavailable on QR - but, as CWS has said, that is mostly down to the connection speed.
With QR, amongst other airlines, installing a new WiFi system onboard, speed will ramp up, but my understanding is that calls will still be banned.
What is not banned at present, is sending Voice-Notes through WhatsApp (for example).
This allows a 2 sided conversation, in a similar style to using a walkie-talkie.
It can be very irritating I agree, and I actively look forward to flying BA because I'm unreachable (and I assure you, this is not a backhanded compliment, but a genuine one).
M
With QR, amongst other airlines, installing a new WiFi system onboard, speed will ramp up, but my understanding is that calls will still be banned.
What is not banned at present, is sending Voice-Notes through WhatsApp (for example).
This allows a 2 sided conversation, in a similar style to using a walkie-talkie.
It can be very irritating I agree, and I actively look forward to flying BA because I'm unreachable (and I assure you, this is not a backhanded compliment, but a genuine one).
M
#48
Join Date: Jun 2014
Programs: Executive Club: Gold - Flying Blue: Gold
Posts: 1,423
VOIP, Skype, and WhatsApp calls are currently unavailable on QR - but, as CWS has said, that is mostly down to the connection speed.
With QR, amongst other airlines, installing a new WiFi system onboard, speed will ramp up, but my understanding is that calls will still be banned.
What is not banned at present, is sending Voice-Notes through WhatsApp (for example).
This allows a 2 sided conversation, in a similar style to using a walkie-talkie.
It can be very irritating I agree, and I actively look forward to flying BA because I'm unreachable (and I assure you, this is not a backhanded compliment, but a genuine one).
M
With QR, amongst other airlines, installing a new WiFi system onboard, speed will ramp up, but my understanding is that calls will still be banned.
What is not banned at present, is sending Voice-Notes through WhatsApp (for example).
This allows a 2 sided conversation, in a similar style to using a walkie-talkie.
It can be very irritating I agree, and I actively look forward to flying BA because I'm unreachable (and I assure you, this is not a backhanded compliment, but a genuine one).
M
#49
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Plymouth, UK
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 1,159
I think it is necessary in today's times. We are all getting used to being connected 24/7. I can get WiFi in a taxi... on a bus (many busses in Plymouth are Wifi connected)... in pub, restaurant etc... it seems so last year to not be able to stay conencted on a plane.
Of course, I realise that the challenges and massive when compared to adding Wifi to anything terrestrial but somehow we expect it none the less.
I would pay 15 for a TATL flight but only if it was usable for nowmal web activity... I wouldn't expect VOIP capability but I am sure it will come.
Of course, I realise that the challenges and massive when compared to adding Wifi to anything terrestrial but somehow we expect it none the less.
I would pay 15 for a TATL flight but only if it was usable for nowmal web activity... I wouldn't expect VOIP capability but I am sure it will come.
#50
Moderator: Qatar Airways
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: LHR/NCE/MIA
Programs: BAEC GfL & GGL, SQ Gold, Amex Centurion, Mucci des Chevaliers des Bons Mots et Qui Savent Moucher
Posts: 9,095
I don't have FaceTime, but WhatsApp calls and Skype, definitely haven't worked for me over the past couple of years.
M
#51
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club, easyJet and Ryanair
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: UK/Las Vegas
Programs: BA Gold (GGL/CCR)
Posts: 16,251
The other time I experienced this was on the A321T (JFK-LAX) but after 3 or 4 minutes the crew told him to shut up.
#52
Join Date: Sep 2011
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 1,083
#53
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Vancouver, Manila, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong
Programs: CX-DM, Marriott Gold, Fairmont Premier
Posts: 337
I'm set to start my flight from HKG to LHR on an a380 and return on a 777.
I'm guessing wifi won't be set up yet on these routes?
I'm guessing wifi won't be set up yet on these routes?
#57
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Edi
Posts: 2,203
Just like my local car dealer who orders loads of stock without the basics and wonders why they don't move any. I may really hate BA's business modal but I hate my local car dealer even more.
#58
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 784
The system was only cleared for after-market installation on 777's in September this year and still hasn't been cleared for the 767 or A380. These things take far too long!
It looks likely that, from now on, any new BA long haul plane will include wifi straight from the factory as their next one isn't being delivered until March.
I haven't a clue when wifi on short haul is likely to be fitted - BA are using a different supplier for that and they only launched the satellite in June but there are legal challenges from other wifi providers going on so that could take a while to sort out.
#59
Moderator, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges, and Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold; Flying Blue Life Platinum; LH Sen.; Hilton Diamond; Kemal Kebabs Prized Customer
Posts: 66,119
I will just link in here the thread with the latest wifi soft launch information, including a list of those aircraft we collectively think/know have wifi enabled:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...-underway.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...-underway.html