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Qantas To Offer In-Flight Internet, Laptop Amenities

Posted by Zonk on from the im-in-ur-sky-looking-at-ur-pr0n dept.

SlinkySausage writes "Australian international airline Qantas has just announced in-flight broadband will be available across all classes in its new fleet of A380s. Also on offer will be laptop power in economy and internet access in the seat-back entertainment system. They are retrofitting existing 747s with elements of the technology, and providing several ports for passengers with more expensive tickets: 'The USB ports will be used for "viewing of content" on the in-flight entertainment system, though Qantas wouldn't be drawn on whether that would include Divx video capability, or the ability to connect an iPod. It would also allow recharging of USB-powered devices. The Ethernet port is for laptops that don't have wireless, or for people who simply prefer an Ethernet connection over WiFi, which could potentially become congested in an aircraft if in-flight internet usage becomes popular.'"

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  1. Re:Makes me wonder by BWJones · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Yeah, no doubt. I wish that Qantas were available for domestic travel here in the US. It might give the US carriers something to think about in terms of customer service and on-time departures.

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  2. Re:Overnight Flights & sleeping by jrumney · · Score: 5, Insightful

    On the flight back, I had one a-hole nearby who thought it was good to read in the middle of the night. It would been better to go up into the galley area to read.

    On my last long distance flight (a proper long distance flight with two legs lasting 15 and 13 hours respectively), they handed out eyeshades so self-righteous pricks could sleep without worrying about what their neighbour whose bodyclock might be on who knows what timezone is doing. As for going to the galley, do you really think getting in the way of the staff is better than quietly enjoying the facilities that were put there for you at your own seat?

  3. Noisy moving chairs & sleeping by Scrameustache · · Score: 4, Insightful

    I don't know this is a good idea. Right now flights between places like LA and OZ & NZ, there is not much to do except to sleep Or read or draw or play cards or chat or etc.

    Some of us can't sleep in planes or trains, you know.
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