Delta Airlines expands inflight internet

Delta Airlines expands inflight internet

Delta Airlines has laid claim to the title of the world's leading provider of inflight internet services after installing Wi-Fi technology on nearly half of its mainline fleet in the US.

Of the more than 300 aircraft that the airline currently operates on its domestic routes, 139 have been equipped with the Gogo inflight internet system, with the entire fleet set to offer the facility by September.

The technology enables people catching connecting flights with Delta to surf the web, access email accounts and send instant messages from internet-enabled devices.

Wi-Fi connections are available in all classes on a pay-per-flight basis.

Tim Mapes, Delta's senior vice-president of marketing, said: "In response to the interests of our customers, Delta is the market leader in providing inflight Wi-Fi and is well on its way to offering guaranteed Wi-Fi every time our customers fly a mainline flight within the continental United States."

"We are fully committed to investing in innovative onboard technology that adds value for our customers, be it in the form of seat-back satellite TV, on-demand movies or now Wi-Fi."

British travellers can catch direct flights to New York, Atlanta or Los Angeles with Delta to connect to its domestic network, which includes services to Seattle, Austin and New Orleans.

Posted by Paul, 15 May 2009 17:24

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