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Articles tagged “wifi”

Airlines

Virgin America Looks for JetBlue-Like Ways to Profit From Its New In-Flight Wi-Fi

The thousands of screens on aircraft, either built-in or brought onboard, offer advertisers and brand partners many ways to reach consumers. With connectivity and advanced IFE systems gathering user data, the skies offer limitless possibilities for targeted campaigns and direct sales.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 9 years ago

Virgin America Looks for JetBlue-Like Ways to Profit From Its New In-Flight Wi-Fi

Cruises

Despite Freebies, Wi-Fi Can Be Costly on Luxury Cruise Ships

Most people don't go on a luxury cruise to sit around refreshing Twitter. But cruisers shouldn't have to pay a fortune if they want to.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 9 years ago

Despite Freebies, Wi-Fi Can Be Costly on Luxury Cruise Ships

Online Travel

Gogo’s New High-Speed In-Flight Wi-Fi Clears Final FAA Hurdle

We're looking forward to seeing how the various airlines price the newer, faster Wi-Fi.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 9 years ago

Gogo’s New High-Speed In-Flight Wi-Fi Clears Final FAA Hurdle

Business Travel

Conference Attendees Get Relief as FCC Fines Wi-Fi Provider for Blocking Personal Hotspots

This is another step on the road toward Wi-Fi access becoming a free and open utility, and a right. Until the laws catch up with the times it appears we can expect more battles like this for the foreseeable future.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 9 years ago

Conference Attendees Get Relief as FCC Fines Wi-Fi Provider for Blocking Personal Hotspots

Online Travel

U.S. Airport Wi-Fi Upgrades Offer Hope Connection Speeds Won’t Always Be Miserable

We don't expect Wi-Fi to be breezing at 35,000 feet but there's no shame in holding airports on the ground accountable for faster speeds at this point and it looks like they've listened to demand.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 9 years ago

Airlines

5 Charts That Demonstrate Flyers Want In-Flight Connectivity Everywhere

There is still much growth left in in-flight Wi-Fi and related connectivity services, and it appears that emerging economies are showing more interest than connectivity-saturated mature markets like the U.S.

Rafat Ali, Skift | 9 years ago

5 Charts That Demonstrate Flyers Want In-Flight Connectivity Everywhere

Online Travel

Where to Find the Best Hotel Wi-Fi at Chains Around the World

We're starting to sound like a broken record asking for hotel Wi-Fi that's universally free and high quality. The paid model might seem to work in Asia for now but making guests pay to keep quality high isn't a sustainable long-term solution.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 9 years ago

Where to Find the Best Hotel Wi-Fi at Chains Around the World

Online Travel

Rethinking the Visitor Center in the Age of Connected Travelers

Visitor centers can rebrand themselves as places where travelers can get help both online and in-person. Offering Wi-Fi is a big incentive that gets them closer to the real monetizer: the gift shop.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 9 years ago

Rethinking the Visitor Center in the Age of Connected Travelers

Hotels

The Struggle to Get Faster Wi-Fi in Hotel Rooms

The Wi-Fi utility is the be-all and end-all in the hotel industry. Get it wrong and your customers will shout about it by all means and channels possible.

Stacey Higgins, Skift | 9 years ago

The Struggle to Get Faster Wi-Fi in Hotel Rooms