Articles tagged “wi-fi”

Airlines

Free Airline Wi-Fi for Loyal Passengers Only

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at the state of travel, Wi-Fi on planes, and Mondees’ new AI tools.

Free Airline Wi-Fi for Loyal Passengers Only

Cruises

Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships to Install Elon Musk’s SpaceX Internet

Starlink's expansion is one significant step for SpaceX, and hopefully a giant leap for Royal Caribbean Group passengers.

Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships to Install Elon Musk’s SpaceX Internet

News Blog

T-Mobile Launches Travel Portal in Partnership With Priceline

T-Mobile is getting heavier into travel with the debut of a discount travel website in partnership with Priceline. The U.S.-based telecom services provider also announced Thursday it is offering free Wi-Fi on certain Delta, American and Alaska airlines flights for T-Mobile customers, and will be expanding its free Wi-Fi services to 210 countries and destinations…

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Airlines

5 Ways 5G Will Transform the Air Travel Experience

5G has the potential to significantly impact the air travel experience and enable numerous process improvements. Enhanced connectivity will benefit both travelers and employees by improving everything from passenger processing and security to baggage management and retail operations.

5 Ways 5G Will Transform the Air Travel Experience

Coronavirus

Gogo in Talks to Sell Its In-Flight Wi-Fi Business

Let's hope the deal talks will go faster than Wi-Fi aboard a plane.

Gogo in Talks to Sell Its In-Flight Wi-Fi Business

Meetings

Wi-Fi’s Frustrating Lack of Progress at Events

Many planners treat Wi-Fi as an afterthought, when really it's become a central part of the event experience, just like food or beverage.

Wi-Fi’s Frustrating Lack of Progress at Events

Meetings

Why Is Wi-Fi at Events Still So Bad?

A lot of the same issues that plagued conference Wi-Fi 10 years ago are still around today, even as good internet becomes more and more of a necessity.

Why Is Wi-Fi at Events Still So Bad?

Hotels

Booking to Charge Commission on Resort Fees in Major Shake-Up for Hotel Revenue

Get ready for some commotion in Las Vegas and other destinations where hotel resort fees are common. Will impacted hotels abandon Booking.com? Will resort fees lose their appeal for hotels? Will Expedia follow Booking's lead? The fun and gamesmanship are just starting.

Booking to Charge Commission on Resort Fees in Major Shake-Up for Hotel Revenue

Airlines

Gogo Replaces CEO With Its Largest Shareholder

Something seems off about this. Yes, Gogo CEO Michael Small probably had to go. But shouldn't the company have chosen a new CEO with a background in telecommunications?

Gogo Replaces CEO With Its Largest Shareholder

Airlines

Qantas and Virgin Australia Battle Over In-Flight Wi-Fi Rollouts

Both Qantas and Virgin Australia should have Wi-Fi available on all domestic flights by the end of 2018. While travelers want to stay connected, they probably won’t pay for Wi-Fi, but might choose flights on the basis of internet coverage, especially on longer routes.

Qantas and Virgin Australia Battle Over In-Flight Wi-Fi Rollouts