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Wi-Fi Coming on U.S. Domestic Flights

Posted by timothy on from the but-terrorists dept.

jvptoad writes "The NY Times is reporting that United Airlines has received approval to offer Wi-Fi Internet access on its planes. Although it will be over a year before the service is available, I wonder if this will impact the discussion on cell phone usage in planes (which seems to be centered around the annoyance of people talking loudly on the phone). Add a headset and Skype, and you don't need a cell phone to have loud, annoying phone conversations on an airplane."

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  1. Multiplayer On-Line On-Flight Gaming by topgeek · · Score: 4, Funny

    What are the chances I'll be able to set up a Counter-Strike server on my flight to Washington?

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    1. Re:Multiplayer On-Line On-Flight Gaming by nacturation · · Score: 4, Funny

      "Bomb has been planted."
      "Storm the front!"
      "Hostage down!"
      "Get out of there, it's going to blow!"

      Tonight on CNN, a thirteen year old suspected terrorist on a domestic flight has been arrested and moved to Guantanamo Bay for interrogation. As per PATRIOT Act regulations, the boy has been denied an attorney, no charges are pending, and no judge is set to hear the case. The FBI hasn't released any details, but I for one welcome our new terrorist catching overlords.

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  2. Great... by Vertdang · · Score: 5, Funny
    Great... now the fat, sweaty, stupid, irritating, guy next to me on every single flight I've ever taken can now be surfing for horse pr0n and talking his ass off on his cell the whole flight.

    I am overjoyed.

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  3. And i thought... by ribo-bailey · · Score: 4, Funny

    The crapper was a pretty exotic place to get on IRC from. Imagine it from 30,000ft ... on the crapper.

  4. Re:LuftHansa has it already by Cruciform · · Score: 4, Funny

    "the plane is going down! before i die, i just wanted to say i hate you for all the shit you've put me through!"

    *click* Sent!

    "um, disregard last message. it was just turbulence. I'll be a little late getting home from the airport honey."