Gogo to bring in-flight Wi-Fi to international Delta flights in early 2013
Skift Take
Passengers will soon be able to pay for Wi-Fi services on flights over the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, but this will only be a real success when Gogo fixes it sometimes slow and spotty connections.
Gogo is quickly laying the groundwork to bring inflight high-speed Internet service to the long-haul fleets of Delta Air Lines and other carriers operating on international routes starting in early 2013, after inking a deal with satellite operator Intelsat, the APEX editor’s blog can exclusively reveal.
Photo by John M.
The multi-year, multi-transponder contract will see Gogo use Ku-band satellite capacity on Intelsat 19, Intelsat 21, Intelsat 22 and Intelsat 27 satellites, which are designed to provide high-speed connectivity for airline passengers crossing portions of the Atlantic and northern Pacific oceans, as well as routes over South America, Asia, Africa and Australia, says Gogo.
Up Next
Business Travel
The State of Corporate Travel and Expense 2025
A new report explores how for travel and finance managers are targeting enhanced ROI, new opportunities, greater efficiencies, time and money savings, and better experiences for employees with innovative travel and expense management solutions.
Sponsored 
Hotels
Soho House Draws Buyout Offer – at an 80+% Premium
All signs point to the buyout offer being okayed, given that it has support of Soho House's largest shareholder, Ron Burkle, and that it values the company at an 83% premium to its most recent market closing price.
Podcasts
Hyatt’s Vegas Boost, TSA’s Busiest Days and a New Indie Hotel Giant
Today's episode explains Hyatt's reach into Las Vegas resorts, a team up of independent hotels, and the TSA's busiest days of the year.
Online Travel
Ixigo CEO Explains Expansion Into Train Food Delivery Market
Ixigo's foray into train food delivery is not just about the financials. It's about building a loyal customer base that finds everything in one place.
Hotels
Who Is Fueling India’s Demand for Hostel Accommodations — India Report
While luxury hotels in India are catering to increasing number of Indian travelers, the surge in demand for hostels indicates growth in all areas of travel.