In-flight Internet to return Q1 2008

[StarG]

I think the charge is quite reasonable. A 24-hour connection in hotel rooms in the US is usually around 10 USD and more in Asia/Australia.

[Lobster]

For me the big problem was that SQ's IFE was always just too good so I could not see any point in paying for internet access.

[cawhite]

token01, from memory (I'm sure those who used it more often will know exact details), you could pay for time using Credit Card (or even KF miles), buying time in something like 1 hour/4 hour/whole flight increments; I think the "whole flight" payment of around US$26 was valid for 24 hours.

It seemed that takeup wasn't great, but I personally doubt that this was due to the pricing structure - US$26 for satellite internet connection whilst on a longhaul flight is, in my opinion, an absolute bargain. I think one of the things that hampered it for the masses (i.e. Economy pax) was/is the lack of inseat power. For the airline, the connexion equipment weighed an awful lot, and the opportunity cost for lost cargo revenue was pretty steep. Think there are plenty of discussions out there regarding this, so won't try to repeat.

According to the SQ Vice Ppresident of Canada (at CGK's LPP party in YVR), all of the Connexion equipped aircraft in the SQ fleet are still carrying the Connexion equipment - seems silly to me, but apparently true. Also all the new IFE is built around connectivity, but sadly this connectivity is now unavailable

RIP Connexion, and fingers crossed this new system rolls out soon!

The 24-hour charge was US$26.95. However, there were also some 50% discount codes at the time as well.

[token01]

cheeers nickbot, looks like u had some juicy info for me there. - Well it defientely seems like a bargain, as with SKL which provides free internet unlike LH grr LOL (i have a story when i was waiting in FRA, i went all the way from SEN lounge through American security lol just to see the United lounge thinking theyd have it, they didint so i bought the T mobile thing and left to go bak to the SEN lounge - turns out it only worked in the United lounge lol)
cant wait for more news on this!! cheers
token

[nickbot]

It's true it's really a bargain at USD26 for the whole flight, the only problem is the in seat power...I would pay more than 26USD just to get online for the whole flight! IMO, they are the best IFE ever

My sentiments exactly. Here's hoping there's no connexion-esque service providers scanning the forums, but I'd comfortably pay double that,...and if you opt for the "nickbot" seat on rear left of the 744, then in seat power wouldn't be a problem he he

[quik!]

It's true it's really a bargain at USD26 for the whole flight, the only problem is the in seat power...I would pay more than 26USD just to get online for the whole flight! IMO, they are the best IFE ever

[nickbot]

token01, from memory (I'm sure those who used it more often will know exact details), you could pay for time using Credit Card (or even KF miles), buying time in something like 1 hour/4 hour/whole flight increments; I think the "whole flight" payment of around US$26 was valid for 24 hours.

It seemed that takeup wasn't great, but I personally doubt that this was due to the pricing structure - US$26 for satellite internet connection whilst on a longhaul flight is, in my opinion, an absolute bargain. I think one of the things that hampered it for the masses (i.e. Economy pax) was/is the lack of inseat power. For the airline, the connexion equipment weighed an awful lot, and the opportunity cost for lost cargo revenue was pretty steep. Think there are plenty of discussions out there regarding this, so won't try to repeat.

According to the SQ Vice Ppresident of Canada (at CGK's LPP party in YVR), all of the Connexion equipped aircraft in the SQ fleet are still carrying the Connexion equipment - seems silly to me, but apparently true. Also all the new IFE is built around connectivity, but sadly this connectivity is now unavailable

RIP Connexion, and fingers crossed this new system rolls out soon!

[token01]

this is good news - if they get the internet up there - howd they gonna charge for it time or usage? Reason i ask is that when i flew sq that had connexion, it was in the closing stages when it was free...

[simong]

Bruner said he expects the first airlines to announce in the next few months that they will offer the Panasonic service, and it should be operating on jetliners by the first quarter of 2008.

Some of Boeing's Connexion customers are likely to be the first to use the Panasonic system. Lufthansa was the initial launch customer for Connexion. Other airlines followed, including Singapore, Japan Airlines, SAS and All Nippon.

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/busine...864_air01.html

Good news, surely SQ will be back on board ASAP given their ongoing relationship with Panasonic.