Articles tagged “in-flight Wi-Fi”

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IDEAS: Air Canada Unveils Upgraded Airbus A321

Air Canada has unveiled the first of its upgraded Airbus A321’s, featuring a host of new features that have been implemented to improve ‘customer comfort’. Credit: Air Canada The new aircraft, which has been redesigned from nose to tail, features a new cabin interior along with a range of new technologies, including a new in-flight…

Adam Stacey | 2 months ago

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IDEAS: Qatar Airways to Roll Out SpaceX’s Starlink on Select Routes

Qatar Airways has announced a new collaboration with SpaceX’s Starlink, which will see the carrier introduce complimentary high-speed internet connectivity onboard specific aircraft and routes.  Credit: Qatar Airways The new initiative, which is currently in the pre-launch phase, will allow passengers to enjoy Wi-Fi speeds of up to 350 Megabits per second, allowing internet-based services…

Adam Stacey | 2 months ago

Online Travel

Intelsat Makes $400 Million Bid for Gogo’s In-Flight Wi-Fi Service From Bankruptcy

New owner Intelsat will need to invest in Gogo's internet services. Airline customers like Delta are impatient with Gogo's capacity to meet their needs.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Intelsat Makes $400 Million Bid for Gogo’s In-Flight Wi-Fi Service From Bankruptcy

Airlines

Gogo CEO Concedes Company Lost Its Way — and Often the Wi-Fi Connectivity Too

How much of a future does Gogo have as an independent public company? We'll see. But it sounds like the new CEO is open to pursuing alternatives.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

Gogo CEO Concedes Company Lost Its Way — and Often the Wi-Fi Connectivity Too

Airlines

Gogo Makes Moves to End Its In-Flight Wi-Fi Dispute With American Air

While only 200 aircraft of American’s Wi-Fi installed fleet are involved in this counter-bid, Gogo will want to prove that its 2Ku Wi-Fi product can satisfactorily compete with ViaSat’s Exede Wi-Fi product.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 8 years ago

Gogo Makes Moves to End Its In-Flight Wi-Fi Dispute With American Air

Airlines

China Eastern Becomes First Chinese Carrier to Launch Global In-Flight Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi suppliers are, quite literally, in a space race to win the Wi-Fi market. New satellites in orbit and due to launch will allocate greater bandwidth, and deliver higher speeds, to meet the needs of airlines and their customers alike. While there is still a way to go before in-flight Wi-Fi is ubiquitous, we’re getting closer every day.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 8 years ago

China Eastern Becomes First Chinese Carrier to Launch Global In-Flight Wi-Fi