Wireless on JetBlue!
Dec 7, 2007 | 5:21 am
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I couldn't say more about this in the other thread until this press release came out. A few weeks ago, on a BOS-SFO run we had LiveTV onboard running preliminary tests on the system and it seemed to run perfectly. As the system get introduced it is going to be run on a trial basis only. Hence the very limited options. I'd suspect that as the bugs get ironed out you will see more and more serviced being introduced.
Dec 7, 2007 | 7:28 am
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Yes, this is not full internet access but kudos to jetBlue for being once again the industry leader in North America.
Let's keep in mind that most legacies do not even have AVOD on the vast majority of their flights...
Let's keep in mind that most legacies do not even have AVOD on the vast majority of their flights...
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Dec 7, 2007 | 7:30 am
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It'll be interesting to see if B6 does better with it. I remain skeptical that people will pay for services other than regular internet access.
Dec 7, 2007 | 7:41 am
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I have never had any trouble with the WiFi at any gate, either in T-6 or the temporary terminal.
Dec 7, 2007 | 8:36 am
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B6 acknowledges JFK WiFi issues
Go downstairs at gates 1-6, beside the toilets, and talk directly to the jetblue IT people. I live in JFK and have never once had a Wifi problem!!! You live in Cal so I don't believe you are in JFK that often. A quick review of your previous posts suggests that you just like to be heard.
http://www.seekingalpha.com/article/...est-disconnect
Dec 7, 2007 | 9:58 am
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Here's an engadget article on the intro of wireless, along with a screenshot and some more details:
http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/06/j...ight-email-im/
http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/06/j...ight-email-im/
Dec 7, 2007 | 1:03 pm
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I wonder how much weather will affect the reliability? B6 admits that weather affects the DirecTV signal a fair amount. But quite often (most of the time?) aircraft fly above the weather while at cruising altitude. From what I read in the Boston Globe story, the internet link is going to be ground-based, which would seemingly make it very susceptible to weather, depending on the frequency.
Obviously, it'll be very cool if it works...... but as has been said, managed expectations are the key.
Obviously, it'll be very cool if it works...... but as has been said, managed expectations are the key.
Dec 7, 2007 | 1:52 pm
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That's why we only have 1 aircraft out fitted currently. We are going to work out the kinks in the system and make any necessary changes. As soon as I can snatch an offical tail number i'll try and post it on here. I was on 651 when I had LiveTV on board so something tells me that might be the aircraft involved. Not positive. Assignments aren't posted for the 11th yet as it is still 4 days away. The inital flight will be JFK-SFO.
Dec 7, 2007 | 3:30 pm
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That's why we only have 1 aircraft out fitted currently. We are going to work out the kinks in the system and make any necessary changes. As soon as I can snatch an offical tail number i'll try and post it on here. I was on 651 when I had LiveTV on board so something tells me that might be the aircraft involved. Not positive. Assignments aren't posted for the 11th yet as it is still 4 days away. The inital flight will be JFK-SFO.
Dec 7, 2007 | 7:10 pm
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Preliminary assignments are out and it could be 1 of 2 flights. It could be flight 641 the 0800 departure or it could be flight 647 the 1825 departure. My guess is it will be flight 641.
Dec 11, 2007 | 7:22 am
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Dec 11, 2007 | 7:54 am
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Dec 11, 2007 | 9:06 am
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