Delta has announced plans to expand Gogo internet access to many of its regional jets, beginning in January.
This month, Delta finished putting wi-fi on all of its mainline domestic aircraft. In January, it will begin putting wi-fi on 223 of its planes operated by Delta Connection carriers, including Embraer 175, CRJ700 and CRJ900 regional jets. Delta said it is the first major airline to announce it is putting wi-fi on regional aircraft.
By the end of 2011 Delta said all of its regional jets with first class will have wi-fi.
Google is sponsoring free Gogo Inflight Internet on United Airlines and US Airways. Between November 20 and January 2, 2011, you’ll be able to get online for free using your laptop, smartphone, PDA or other Wi-Fi enabled device. The complimentary access is sponsored by Google’s Chrome Browser.
Alaska Airlines also announced that customers traveling on their Wi-Fi-equipped planes will be able to use Gogo Inflight Internet service at no cost, courtesy of American Honda Motor Company, through Dec. 9, 2010.
In February 2010, Alaska Airlines chose to go with a fleet-wide install of Gogo’s Aircell system, rather than Row 44, based on cost. Gogo’s Inflight Internet service uses Aircell technology, which points terrestrial towers skyward. Row 44, by contrast, uses satellite connectivity. They lease capacity from existing HughesNet satellites, enabling them to provide worldwide services even over water.
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