Articles tagged “wi-fi”

Want to reinvigorate the Southwest brand? Just think of the market share gains that Southwest would earn if it made its TV Flies Free promotion permanent. Free Wi-Fi, baby.

This is the first Chinese airline to offer Wi-Fi on board, and even though it is limited to certain "approved" sites, it is free.

Hotels are finding smarter ways to make universal Wi-Fi work for both their guests and their business. Hyatt’s detailed look at customers’ spending habits and social media activity will soon be commonplace at all major chains.

Small, well-connected rooms that get the basics right are perfect for solo or business travelers that don't want to break the banks while on the road.

In bring your own mobile-device style, Southwest passengers will be able to access free TV and on-demand programming from Dish Network during a limited-time promotion. You can expect there will be a fee for such access through Wi-Fi provider Row44 in the near future.

Nothing can be more frustrating when you travel than being unable to use essential apps because the roaming charges would kill your budget. Apps such as TripIt, Dropbox, and Viber are set up for offline use or work well when you find a place with Wi-Fi.

We're still in early stages of in-flight connectivity, and even earlier in consumer adoption, but bring-your-own-device is a trend that'll only grow bigger in all stages of travel.

In-flight Wi-Fi companies are optimistic about their progress and potential, despite low use so far due to high prices and "battery anxiety."