More On Airplanes And Internet

fonixmunkee writes "as a sometimes-traveler for work, and a huge nerd, I am always excited about news like this. it appears that some airlines may start offering internet access next year when you need to get that internet fix at 35,000 feet. I was pleased when they started selling wireless internet in airports, so this is another welcomed suprise for techie travlers. apparently they want to use satellite to get high-speed connections to the planes in the air. pretty cool. " Too bad Northwest isn't going to have it for my DTW -> NRT -> KUL -> PER for CALU.

Comments

Hrm

[houseofmore]

I wonder if streaming porn all the way to Vegas will take the fun out of it once you're there.

Re:I can see the use on transcontinental flights..

[darkov]

And remember, the foldable tray will stop your willie from overheating:)

But that may be counteracted by the porn you are downloading. The tray is handy either way, though.

In flight movie

[paughsw]

At least if the in flight movie is bad, I can download my own.

Re:Secure?

[UnknownBeetroot]

Wardriving at 30k feet...?

I have this insane vision of you getting a biplane next to this massive Boeing, leaning over with a stick of chalk and scawling symbols on th plane as pilots frantically call air traffic control about a possible hijacking...

Hah, for a second I typed 'Boeing' there as 'Boing'. Kinda... fits.