Internet Connections on Long Plane Flights.

I want an internet connection on plane flights.
It seems that despite advances in technology, internet connectivity on airplane flights has not materialized.
They have been talking about providing internet connections on long plane flights for several years.
In the modern world there are not many places that you can’t find internet connectivity. Sadly plane travel has remained on of those places.

Qantas has publicized the fact that they will take delivery of some new planes this year which will have WIFI internet connectivity and also SMS technology.

If past experiments are anything to go by, then don’t hold your breath.
There have been previous test runs with other air carriers.

Boeing launched a foray into the market in 2004, and along the way signed up a number of big name carriers as customers, including airlines from Asia, Europe and North America.
The service was short lived with Boeing determining that the market for on board internet connectivity had not yet matured.
Virgin America and American Airlines have promised a series of test runs this year.
They will provide laptop internet access as well as webmail in their back seat entertainment section.


Let’s hope that the proposed internet service will not be another stalled attempt to revitalize the so far unsuccessful efforts to connect plane passengers.

One of the big negatives that the new adopters have to contend with is the effect terrorism has had on airline regulations.

Just how airlines will be able to connect their passengers in the wake of current terrorist
Incursions, is a question that remains unanswered,