Sunday, May 16, 2004

Lufthansa Launches Airborne Internet Service

Lufthansa launched its WiFi-based, Connexion by Boeing Internet connectivity service on a commercial route from Munich to Los Angeles. This marks the first commercial launch for the Connexion by Boeing service. http://www.connexionbyboeing.com/

    In March 2004, Connexion by Boeing announced pricing details for its in-flight Internet service, which scheduled to become commercially available this spring on certain airlines. The company is offering two initial pricing plans, which will vary depending on flight length: Flat Rate Pricing Option: (Unlimited access to the Internet) $29.95 for long-haul flights (more than six hours); $19.95 for medium-haul flights (between three and six hours); and $14.95 for flights less than three hours; Metered Pricing Option: 30-minute starter package for $9.95 with rates of $0.25 per minute thereafter.