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| Thursday, 02 October 2008 04:36 | |
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Atlanta — Delta Air Lines conducted its first Wi-Fi test flight as it prepares for its first passenger flight with the Internet service in early November. Delta installed the system on an MD-88 and an employee successfully sent an e-mail message from the plane while in flight Tuesday. I wonder if the employee tried to post a message on the DELTAreallySUCKS.com forum... By next summer, Delta plans to have Wi-Fi on its entire mainline fleet of more than 300 jets, including 737, 757 and 767-300 aircraft. The in-flight Wi-Fi will cost $9.95 for flights three hours or less, and $12.95 on longer flights.There has been no word on the price a passenger would be charged if the flight was supposed to be less than three hours, but wound up being longer due to delays. Being Delta, delays are always on passengers' minds. The planes with Wi-Fi will be marked with a sticker at the boarding door and flight attendants will make announcements about the service, according to Delta spokesman Kent Landers. Okay, folks, no more excuses. Register for the forum and post messages while flying! You should have plenty of time as you circle and circle and circle and... |