Live TV And Internet (WiFi) On Planet IFE
Sep 23, 2011, 7:41 am
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Live TV And Internet (WiFi) On Planet IFE
What takes them so long
Finally they are getting the Panasonic IFE system to offer it's full potential. In the announcement they mention the upgrade of systems on the A330-200
They probably meant the new A330-300s.
Link: http://www.turkishairlines.com/en-IN...s-flights.aspx
Finally they are getting the Panasonic IFE system to offer it's full potential. In the announcement they mention the upgrade of systems on the A330-200 They probably meant the new A330-300s.
Turkish Airlines will be the first carrier to offer live, inflight television on Trans-Atlantic flights. Turkish Airlines. will also become among first European carriers by introducing wifi internet access to it’s passengers.
Panasonic's eXTV television network uses the company's eXConnect in-flight Ku-band communications service to deliver high quality television programming to passengers during their flight. It will provide live, uninterrupted content to aircraft flying all over the world, even over oceans. The service will offer several channels as BBC World, BBC Arabic and Euronews on available Turkish Airlines flights.
Panasonic's wifi system uses the company's eXConnect in-flight Ku-band communications service to deliver high speed internet access to passengers. Passengers will be able to go online using their mobile devices such as notebook, ipad, tablets etc. on available Turkish Airlines flights.
Turkish Airlines will receive. the first B777-300ER with GCS system from the Boeing Company on September 23rd, 2011. Turkish Airlines also plans the launch this system on its existing aircraft, 11 Boeing 777-300ER and 10 Airbus A330-200 in the near future.
Panasonic's eXTV television network uses the company's eXConnect in-flight Ku-band communications service to deliver high quality television programming to passengers during their flight. It will provide live, uninterrupted content to aircraft flying all over the world, even over oceans. The service will offer several channels as BBC World, BBC Arabic and Euronews on available Turkish Airlines flights.
Panasonic's wifi system uses the company's eXConnect in-flight Ku-band communications service to deliver high speed internet access to passengers. Passengers will be able to go online using their mobile devices such as notebook, ipad, tablets etc. on available Turkish Airlines flights.
Turkish Airlines will receive. the first B777-300ER with GCS system from the Boeing Company on September 23rd, 2011. Turkish Airlines also plans the launch this system on its existing aircraft, 11 Boeing 777-300ER and 10 Airbus A330-200 in the near future.
Sep 23, 2011, 6:03 pm
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Should be the last 777 which they have on order. TC-JJP. I don't know how hard it is to enable the internet on current 777/333. Probably not hard because there is already everything in place in the IFE. There is just "coming soon" or similar message displayed. One of the best hard product is getting better!
Oct 11, 2011, 3:34 pm
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I've never paid for internet on planes, how fast is it.
I do agree that for business it should be free. I think for CC it should be a reasonable price lower than that of eco. honestly I can't tell how much it would have to be for me to pay for it. I guess from LAX to Istanbul if I really needed it, and I'm paying for it (not covered by employer) i might not pay more than 10$ for the whole flight. between the movies (they provide and I have) and the sleeping, I'm usually satisfied, doesn't leave enough time for internet.
I do agree that for business it should be free. I think for CC it should be a reasonable price lower than that of eco. honestly I can't tell how much it would have to be for me to pay for it. I guess from LAX to Istanbul if I really needed it, and I'm paying for it (not covered by employer) i might not pay more than 10$ for the whole flight. between the movies (they provide and I have) and the sleeping, I'm usually satisfied, doesn't leave enough time for internet.
Oct 12, 2011, 6:37 am
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I used GoGo in-flight internet on a UA flight SFO-JFK this January and it was great. Flight was delayed 2 hours, I could use it alternatively with my wife on our 2 laptops, very good speed (youtube worked well), overall great value for the 12-15$ paid. With UA everybody was paying for it.
I think TK will introduce it with a big fuss, give everybody few weeks 50-75-100% discount to use, and then charge everybody a fee for it. They might give C-pax some discounts or coupons, but definitely not free forever.
For US-bound day-flights internet access is a miracle for business pax, as it can save a day's work if you are connected throughout your 8-12 hour flight.
Now I really look forward to my HKG-IST-LAX flights in JAN, should pick up at least one flight with internet on-board!
I think TK will introduce it with a big fuss, give everybody few weeks 50-75-100% discount to use, and then charge everybody a fee for it. They might give C-pax some discounts or coupons, but definitely not free forever.
For US-bound day-flights internet access is a miracle for business pax, as it can save a day's work if you are connected throughout your 8-12 hour flight.
Now I really look forward to my HKG-IST-LAX flights in JAN, should pick up at least one flight with internet on-board!
Oct 12, 2011, 10:38 am
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I used GoGo in-flight internet on a UA flight SFO-JFK this January and it was great. Flight was delayed 2 hours, I could use it alternatively with my wife on our 2 laptops, very good speed (youtube worked well), overall great value for the 12-15$ paid. With UA everybody was paying for it.
I think TK will introduce it with a big fuss, give everybody few weeks 50-75-100% discount to use, and then charge everybody a fee for it. They might give C-pax some discounts or coupons, but definitely not free forever.
For US-bound day-flights internet access is a miracle for business pax, as it can save a day's work if you are connected throughout your 8-12 hour flight.
Now I really look forward to my HKG-IST-LAX flights in JAN, should pick up at least one flight with internet on-board!
I think TK will introduce it with a big fuss, give everybody few weeks 50-75-100% discount to use, and then charge everybody a fee for it. They might give C-pax some discounts or coupons, but definitely not free forever.
For US-bound day-flights internet access is a miracle for business pax, as it can save a day's work if you are connected throughout your 8-12 hour flight.
Now I really look forward to my HKG-IST-LAX flights in JAN, should pick up at least one flight with internet on-board!
Oct 13, 2011, 1:13 pm
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Fascinating airline, TK. Their customer service is archaic, automation is a word they've never heard of, yet they have live tv, internet, power source and individual entertainment units in every single seat.
If they got their act together with customer service, I would fly them more often. But I really don't like dealing with their CSR. They cannot communicate if their life depended on it.
If they got their act together with customer service, I would fly them more often. But I really don't like dealing with their CSR. They cannot communicate if their life depended on it.
Oct 20, 2011, 12:59 am
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Fascinating airline, TK. Their customer service is archaic, automation is a word they've never heard of, yet they have live tv, internet, power source and individual entertainment units in every single seat.
If they got their act together with customer service, I would fly them more often. But I really don't like dealing with their CSR. They cannot communicate if their life depended on it.
If they got their act together with customer service, I would fly them more often. But I really don't like dealing with their CSR. They cannot communicate if their life depended on it.
Oct 25, 2011, 6:18 pm
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Jan 2, 2012, 10:31 am
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