Alaska Airlines unveils new “In-flight Wi-Fi” service

Alaska Airlines is ready to make your leisure or business travel a more convenient one.
The airliner have just started their testing of Row 44’s in-flight Wi-Fi Support service based on Satellite Link-up technology on a few of its Boeing 700-737s. Termed “In flight Wi-Fi”, the initial flight will shuttle between Seattle and San Jose.

This primary service is free of cost for you in the first 60 days. After that, the Airliner will alter its routes which will include flying to any destination in the West Coast and Alaska.

You can use this unique in-flight service on any of your Wi-Fi Support equipped device such as smart phones, laptops, or even your handy media player.

Among the variety of features included into this service are - Web browsing, online music access, link up to Virtual Private Networks or VPNs, pod casting, web casting, gaming and e-mail exchange.

Once you open the Wi-Fi Support “splash page”, you will see a variety of options, as well as, live music and news, shopping guides and links to other practical services on their web page, alaskaair.com.

Being connected and staying online throughout the entire flight through your Wi-Fi Support device is no doubt, a unique experience. You can attend to all your regular personal and official online tasks while flying aboard the Alaskan airliner.

The pricing for the service is still to undergo a final evaluation process. Alaska Airlines also plans to incorporate customer feedbacks on this trial offer. The objective is to set up an affordable price range for the passengers.

This In-flight Wi-Fi Support based technology is sure to surprise you even if you are a daily commuter. Just pack your bags and set off for an amazing trip to Alaska.

Google to provide free Wi- Fi on Virgin America Planes

If you are planning a holiday this festive season and want to spend quality time with your friends and family, Google and Virgin America has announced a special offer for you. Now get an entirely new Wi- Fi experience while you are on board and fly high always. This will only be a limited period offer and as an esteemed customer you can avail this at the earliest as bookings are already on.

Virgin America is one of the premier airlines in United States and operates regular flights to different parts of the country as well as abroad. This will pose a stiff competition in the U.S. airlines market as the other brand names might announce new offers as well. It’s a fresh marketing strategy from the perspective of Google who wants to popularize its brand and the holiday season is the best time to cash in on any new deal.

According to a recent survey conducted among the customers, it’s a welcome opportunity for them as Wi- Fi on board enhances communication platforms. A quick mail to a friend, a serious business conversation or just wishing Merry Christmas to somebody won’t be far away this winter. Most of the clients have demanded Wi- Fi connectivity on an annual basis and just not as a holiday offer. They are willing to shell out a few dollars more provided all the benefits from the service can be acquired.

But it remains to be seen when the service is launched how much hassle free it turns out to be as most of the users will log on instantly. Anyway, the holiday traffic for Virgin America flights will surely increase this upcoming season and you can book your tickets today. Just usher in Merry Christmas this year with free Wi- Fi up on the skies.