BA champions league final
#16
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I dont know if the reality is a true reflection of the BA PR BUT BA have held back on giving passengers WiFi due to technology advancements since the intial inflight internet connectivity systems on US carriers, who many have had connectivity for some years, in which the service was incredibly slow. Im talking early days of the internet slow, AOL dial-up if you may remember!
So the systems they have chosen for Long haul and SH are supposed to be cutting edge for inflight speed and bandwidth.
So IF your flight did have WiFi (slim chance) you maybe pleasantly surprised with the speed. As for the game, I can imagine that online servers will be overloaded globally for demand. So a VPN (ExpressVPN) and a decent streaming site maybe worth a try but get online way before kick off to ensure a good chance. Otherwise stick to a text based update service.
Or as others have suggested, if your upfront or upstairs (depending on the aircraft) kindly ask for an update from the cockpit/crew.
Just recently on a short haul my father was midflight whilst his team were playing and asked politely in CE for a score update . To his surprise (probably because CE was empty) the captain came out and said Mr Rockflyertalk Spurs have just equalised to which my dads response was can I get another glass of champagne then please?!
Welcome to FT. Goodluck on the 26th.
So the systems they have chosen for Long haul and SH are supposed to be cutting edge for inflight speed and bandwidth.
So IF your flight did have WiFi (slim chance) you maybe pleasantly surprised with the speed. As for the game, I can imagine that online servers will be overloaded globally for demand. So a VPN (ExpressVPN) and a decent streaming site maybe worth a try but get online way before kick off to ensure a good chance. Otherwise stick to a text based update service.
Or as others have suggested, if your upfront or upstairs (depending on the aircraft) kindly ask for an update from the cockpit/crew.
Just recently on a short haul my father was midflight whilst his team were playing and asked politely in CE for a score update . To his surprise (probably because CE was empty) the captain came out and said Mr Rockflyertalk Spurs have just equalised to which my dads response was can I get another glass of champagne then please?!
Welcome to FT. Goodluck on the 26th.
#17
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: London
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Further to our resident guru Corporate Wage Slave's advice, if there has been a schedule change or something materialises which would allow a free rerouting then swapping to an AA service to LA with a connection to Vegas would probably get you the match live on the in-flight entertainment. They have live TV which includes 2 or 3 sports channels that show live premier league matches and presumably also the champions league final.
I wish you good luck finding a solution but unfortunately I can't extend that to the result!
#18
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I took my brother to Rome yesterday for his 30th, so my advice is simple: Cancel Vegas and take him to Kiev instead. ^
Being the eternal optimist, I'd booked my Kiev accommodation in March. ALLEZ ALLEZ ALLEZ!
I have no other advice, but hope you sort something out for your other half.
Being the eternal optimist, I'd booked my Kiev accommodation in March. ALLEZ ALLEZ ALLEZ!
I have no other advice, but hope you sort something out for your other half.
#19
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Not a technical person, nor a frequent flyer who knows about inflight Wifi, so a question... If there is Wifi but it's not adequate enough to watch something being live streamed, would it be adequate enough to listen to something through a radio app such as TuneIn Radio?
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Last edited by UAPremExecflyer; May 4, 2018 at 9:59 am Reason: CORRECTED that AA does offer live TV inc sports
#21
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This is not quite correct. UA does have DirecTV, including sports channels like NBCSN (that has the rights to Premier League matches) and FOX (which is showing the Champions League final). But that it is only available in the continental US.
AA offers TV programming, but it is not live. And, if it was, it would be restricted - like UA - to domestic US routes.
AA offers TV programming, but it is not live. And, if it was, it would be restricted - like UA - to domestic US routes.
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Check with whichever hotel you're staying if they have FoxSports, It is likely they will repeat the game later in the evening or on Sunday. Much better to view it there rather than waiting to watch it when back home
Alternatively, check with english pubs in Las Vegas, they would definitely have FoxSports and would be able to tell you when the repeats are as well
Alternatively, check with english pubs in Las Vegas, they would definitely have FoxSports and would be able to tell you when the repeats are as well
#25
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Not a technical person, nor a frequent flyer who knows about inflight Wifi, so a question... If there is Wifi but it's not adequate enough to watch something being live streamed, would it be adequate enough to listen to something through a radio app such as TuneIn Radio?
Have a look at:
https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb.../wifi-on-board
also:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...-underway.html
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