The statement also emphasized that the onboard entertainment portal will still be available to customers on their own devices for free.Īirlines are increasingly using internet connectivity as a competitive differentiator.īye bye, bonus: Southwest Airlines set to cut executive compensation in response to December meltdownĭelta Air Lines announced earlier this winter that it's rolling out free Wi-Fi to SkyMiles members across its network. The spokesperson pointed out that many Southwest customers take nonstop flights, and internet charges are effectively only going up for passengers who have connecting or stopover itineraries.
Wi-Fi on the plane: Here's how in-flight connectivity is changing (and costing) "We currently have more than 350 aircraft upgraded and expect the full fleet to be completed by third quarter of this year."įree Wi-Fi, personalized inflight entertainment: Delta Air Lines announces upgrades at CES Effective Tuesday, February 21, onboard internet will be purchased per-leg, from 'takeoff to landing,' rather than our current per-day, DayPass," the statement said. "With two vendors providing connectivity in our fleet, we’re introducing a new pricing model for onboard internet.
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Southwest Airlines will update its onboard internet pricing Tuesday, moving from $8 for an all-day pass to $8 per flight leg, according to the airline.Īn airline spokesperson told USA TODAY in a statement that the move comes as part of an upgrade to the carrier's internet service, both with new hardware to support faster speeds on existing aircraft and a new provider for new planes.Ĭurrent Southwest aircraft have internet by Anuvu, while Viasat-equipped planes will begin entering the fleet in March. Watch Video: This military service dog's final flight will have you in tears
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