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In-flight WIFI and mobile services on board of airlines

In-flight WIFI and mobile refers to Internet and mobile services provided on board an aircraft during a flight. Airlines in some cases may offer the services but most of the time the services are not free of charge. In-flight WIFI and mobile services are included to upgrade quality of life during a flight and satisfy the needs of the passengers

In-flight WIFI and mobile services vary according to many criteria like the airline, type of flight, whether long, medium or short haul, type of aircraft, class configuration and booking class. Many airline companies are actually investing on in-flight internet WIFI and mobile.

Airlines are including in-flight WIFI on board of their long haul flights thanks to Gogo technology and Aircell. Airlines are thus providing online high bandwidth in-flight access delivering a robust internet experience at 35.000 feet. This allows the passenger with WIFI enabled devices such as laptops, PDAs and smart phones to connect to internet to surf, send and receive emails, access a corporate VPN and more.

Although video conferencing is not available with Aircell the passengers still have access to Internet. In-flight WIFI and mobile services now count the use of telephone and mobiles with the implementation of mobile providers on board like Aero Mobile and Onair. Furthermore airline companies offer more in-flight entertainment like in-flight magazine, in-flight video programs, meals, food, drinks, shopping, LCD screen TV, power outlets, and audio.

In-flight WIFI and mobile, one of the latest technology entertainment on board, is becoming a must when booking a long haul flight. With power outlets at almost every seat, airlines are becoming WIFI hotspots in the air thanks to Gogo in-flight and Aircell and are thus meeting the needs of passengers to stay connected during a flight.

Air Valid has launched the 1st social network dedicated to travelers who can tweet, post comments, photos and on spot real time inflight reviews directly from their mobiles or iphones during a flight.