United has
introduced onboard satellite-based Wi-Fi internet connectivity on the
first of its international widebody aircraft, becoming the first
U.S.-based international carrier to offer customers the ability to stay
connected while traveling on long-haul overseas routes.
The aircraft, a
Boeing 747 outfitted with Panasonic Avionics Corporation's Ku-band
satellite technology, serves trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific routes.
Additionally,
United has outfitted Ku-band satellite Wi-Fi on two Airbus 319 aircraft
serving domestic routes, offering customers faster inflight Internet
service than air-to-ground technology (ATG). The company expects to
complete installation of satellite-based Wi-Fi on 300 mainline aircraft
by the end of this year.
Passengers have the
choice of two speeds: Standard, priced initially between $3.99 and
$14.99 depending on the duration of flight, and Accelerated, priced
initially between $5.99 and $19.99 and offering faster download speeds
than Standard.
United will
install satellite-based Wi-Fi on Airbus 319 and 320 aircraft, and on
Boeing 737, 747, 757, 767, 777 and 787 aircraft. Customers will be able
to use their wireless devices such as laptops, smart phones and tablets
onboard those aircraft to connect with internet service using the
in-flight hotspot.www.premieretravel.com
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