Questions/Discussion About WiFi Availability on United Flights [Merged]
Jan 5, 2014, 11:01 am
#106
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: between SFO & SJC
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Edit: Gotta update this. I was thrilled that my flight yesterday on UA featured wifi. But the wifi didn't work (had no problem paying, just couldn't connect to the internet). Pathetic.
Last edited by endrond; Jan 12, 2014 at 1:07 pm
Jan 23, 2014, 12:29 am
#107
Join Date: May 2005
Programs: Million Miler, 1K - Basically spend a lot of time on planes
Posts: 2,202
As the installs on the 319, 320 and 747 fleet are almost complete, does anyone know what aircraft types are next in line. I know the plan is to install on most of the fleet, just not sure in what order.
Jan 29, 2014, 12:52 pm
#108
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Location: NJ
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Got on a A320 yesterday with wifi. Too bad not a single seat on the aircraft had power (it's not installed).
Lots of good wifi does me if I can't keep my device powered
Lots of good wifi does me if I can't keep my device powered
Jan 30, 2014, 6:50 pm
#109
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 925
Do SFO-OGG Flights Have WiFi?
I'm flying at the end of February and early March. Do any of the the flights to/from Maui have Wifi? Based on the Wiki chart it seems like "no". If not, what are the entertainment options?
Jan 30, 2014, 8:16 pm
#110
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: EWR, BDL
Posts: 4,471
757-300 Will either have DirecTV (LiveTV won't work but you will have access to pre-recorded movies etc) or will have drop down monitors every few rows where 1 movie and a bunch of variety programming will be shown
737-800 Will have DirecTV. LiveTV won't work but you will have access to pre-recorded shows and movies.
Note also that even though LiveTV won't work you will still need to pay to activate the system if you are sitting in Y/C.
Mar 3, 2014, 5:50 pm
#111
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: UA GS, Marriott Plat
Posts: 86
Why do I have to keep inputting ALL of my info to buy WiFi?
So, I sign into my MP account. Once I do that, you have my name, you have my address, you have my Pres. Plus card on file, why do you need everything fully re-entered each and every time I buy WiFi? It is super annoying, esp. on a phone or tablet. If I'm making a reward booking for an amount not far off from this $6.99 WiFi charge, I just enter the card sec. code ... makes sense to me. At least then, I'm not exposing all my info to SSL/TLS hackers or the NSA on each and every flight. Can we get this fixed?
Mar 3, 2014, 5:52 pm
#112
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: YVR SFO
Programs: UA G
Posts: 4,866
I seriously hate this too. Even Gogo gets this right.
Mar 3, 2014, 7:57 pm
#114
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: SLC
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Posts: 212
I agree, major pain... I am also hoping for the day you can pre buy time, or monthly plans etc... Why is UA always last at so many things.
Mar 3, 2014, 7:59 pm
#115
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Vancouver, BC
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Posts: 1,852
Mar 3, 2014, 8:00 pm
#116
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Many times, it's what they're best at.
Mar 11, 2014, 3:41 pm
#117
Join Date: Dec 2006
Programs: United 1K, *wood LT Plat
Posts: 825
News Article: FAs Shouldn't Announce Refunds When WIFI Goes Down
The Chicago Tribune has a story on its main page asserting that internal United manuals instruct FAs to not make cabin-wide announcements that refunds are available when the WIFI goes down.
Internet outage on United? Crew told not to announce refunds available
http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel...,2430679.story
Internet outage on United? Crew told not to announce refunds available
http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel...,2430679.story
Mar 11, 2014, 3:45 pm
#118
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Las Vegas
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Dishonesty-friendly!
Mar 11, 2014, 3:51 pm
#120
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The Chicago Tribune has a story on its main page asserting that internal United manuals instruct FAs to not make cabin-wide announcements that refunds are available when the WIFI goes down.
Internet outage on United? Crew told not to announce refunds available
http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel...,2430679.story
Internet outage on United? Crew told not to announce refunds available
http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel...,2430679.story
