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posted by martyb on Tuesday February 27 2018, @01:56PM   Printer-friendly
from the what-are-the-ping-times? dept.

Things may be looking up for internet access on board commercial aircraft in the future.

The frustrations of internet access aboard commercial aircraft may soon be a thing of the past, thanks to the Seamless Air Alliance. Formed by Airbus, Delta, OneWeb, Sprint and Airtel, the group aims to improve the connectivity experience for passengers aboard aircraft by allowing mobile operators to provide internet access directly via satellite tech.

The group aims to reduce the costs and headaches associated with the installation and operation of the infrastructure required to provide connectivity on aircraft. The end goal is to work together to cut costs and provide passengers with fast, reliable internet onboard aircraft. It would combine higher speeds with a better user experience because passengers wouldn't have to pay separately for internet access once on board.


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  • (Score: 1, Informative) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday February 27 2018, @04:40PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday February 27 2018, @04:40PM (#644662)

    They don't want to cut the passengers' cost. They want to cut their own cost. That is, they want to pay less for providing internet (but at the same time have the passengers pay extra). Or in short, they want to maximize their profits.

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