iChat AV at 35,000 Feet

[spitty27]

don't know if i missed this anywhere, didn't see it (maybe im blind?) but apple posted this jun 23 on their hot news section

http://www.apple.com/hotnews/articles/2004/06/ichat_at_35k/

 

[Randman]

And what was the price tag?

 

[cfleck]

price tag?

 

[Randman]

Yes. Do you know how expensive is a telephone call from an airplane?

 

[brianleahy]

Read again; the airline is offering in-flight wi-fi. It's not a phone call.

 

[Randman]

Actually, I was being facetious in the original thread.

The story doesn't say clearly but I think it's just first and business class right now.

But passengers with Wi-Fi-enabled laptops will be able to buy access with credit cards. Cost to passengers:$30 for the full flight, or$10 for 30 minutes.

http://www.usatoday.com/money/biztravel/2004-05-10-wifi_x.htm

 

[j2603]

Actually, I was being facetious in the original thread.

The story doesn't say clearly but I think it's just first and business class right now.

But passengers with Wi-Fi-enabled laptops will be able to buy access with credit cards. Cost to passengers:$30 for the full flight, or$10 for 30 minutes.

http://www.usatoday.com/money/biztravel/2004-05-10-wifi_x.htm

from the Lufthansa web site:
Will the FlyNet® service be available in all classes?

Yes. FlyNet® will be available in all classes in the entire cabin as the connection to the server uses a W-LAN system. You’ll be able to take advantage of the FlyNet® service using you own laptop from anywhere in the cabin.

Please note: An additional electricity supply (PC Power) for your own terminals is only available in First and Business Class.

 

[CreativeEye]

hehe, nice one...

 

[Alex x]

very cool

 

[Giaguara]

Hey, how about some other creative uses of iChat av? Such as asking someone to marry ...

 

[j2603]

United:
Effective on December 2, 2004, United began offering customers on
select transcon flights a new onboard product by Verizon that provides fliers
with access to selected stored information from the internet. With
JetConnect, United flyers will be able to send and receive e-mails
in-flight, through their laptops. United is the first airline to
provide this service. Besides two-way capability JetConnect also
offers
instant messaging and text messaging and links travelers to
web-accessed
content that's updated every 15 minutes. JetConnect services can be
purchased with most major credit cards, do not require any special
software and will work on both Macs and PCs. It's also compatible with
most e-mail programs.
<--- A bit retarded service comparing to Lufthansa's but better than nothing.