A32S fleet to have Inmarsat Global Xpress connectivity starting October 2016
Sep 21, 2015, 1:43 pm
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A32S fleet to have Inmarsat Global Xpress connectivity starting October 2016
All 180 A32S aircraft will get Boardconnect and in a new twist, internet access:
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articl...-inmarsat-deal
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articl...-inmarsat-deal
Sep 21, 2015, 2:18 pm
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All 180 A32S aircraft will get Boardconnect and in a new twist, internet access:
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articl...-inmarsat-deal
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articl...-inmarsat-deal
Pricing will depend on a passenger’s ticket fare, seating class and frequent-traveler status, Spohr said.
Jul 7, 2016, 3:31 am
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All 180 A32S aircraft will get Boardconnect and in a new twist, internet access:
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articl...-inmarsat-deal
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articl...-inmarsat-deal
Lufthansa launches internet connectivity on short- and medium-haul flights 27.06.16
In October of this year, the first Lufthansa short- and medium-haul aircraft will take off with broadband internet on board. Lufthansa's entire A320 family fleet is expected to have the innovative technology installed by mid-2018.
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The first aircraft was equipped with the technology in June. In the coming weeks, the onboard system will be tested for functionality and stability. Lufthansa passengers will likely be able to use the new internet service from October. Other airlines in the Lufthansa Group will follow at a later date.
In October of this year, the first Lufthansa short- and medium-haul aircraft will take off with broadband internet on board. Lufthansa's entire A320 family fleet is expected to have the innovative technology installed by mid-2018.
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The first aircraft was equipped with the technology in June. In the coming weeks, the onboard system will be tested for functionality and stability. Lufthansa passengers will likely be able to use the new internet service from October. Other airlines in the Lufthansa Group will follow at a later date.
Sep 13, 2016, 8:52 am
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D-AIZJ got the first version of the product installed this month and will be one of the launch aircraft.
Sep 13, 2016, 10:29 am
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At least when I'm uncomfortable in my "Business Class" seat on a 4 hour flight I'll be able to surf! 
All kidding/criticism aside, I'm all for having connectivity across the fleet. LH was an early (maybe even earliest) adopter of having it on transatlantic flights which is one of the reasons I chose and still choose to fly them. ^
All kidding/criticism aside, I'm all for having connectivity across the fleet. LH was an early (maybe even earliest) adopter of having it on transatlantic flights which is one of the reasons I chose and still choose to fly them. ^
Jan 10, 2017, 9:21 am
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The service starts Feb1: https://www.telekom.com/de/medien/me...-surfen-480670
Jun 21, 2017, 2:43 pm
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I was on a couple of flights where the plane was equipped with WiFi. I was able to connect to the network, seing flight info in the LH app, but the login (pay) site never opened. So far I didn't manage to get on the internet. Sample size: 3 flights.
Oct 16, 2017, 3:56 am
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Logged in to the new system using my ancient boingo account that I had from the US Amex Platinum card. The service worked very well... my son was busy streaming you tube nonsense and my korean mini TV was keeping me happy with work emails.
Oct 16, 2017, 6:30 am
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I find it works very well too.. shame I couldn't get it to work on iPass. I'll try Boingo via Amex as I have access to that too.