Mike P 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2014 http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/08/14/Thumbs-up-for-WiFi-tests-on-AirAsia/ I hope MH, not now, but later can follow suit. Perhaps chargeable on economy but complimentary on Business class? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted August 14, 2014 Not to be outdone... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alif A. F. 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2014 Since more and more airlines offering Wifi onboard, what will the future be for PTVs that has become standard in long haul international flights currently? Will PTVs along with the system and wiring be ultimately reduced in numbers to reduce overall aircraft weight? Almost anyone can afford a tablet or a work laptop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike P 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) Since more and more airlines offering Wifi onboard, what will the future be for PTVs that has become standard in long haul international flights currently? Will PTVs along with the system and wiring be ultimately reduced in numbers to reduce overall aircraft weight? Almost anyone can afford a tablet or a work laptop. TZ is currently offering such service. Edited August 14, 2014 by Mike P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremy low 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2014 TZ is currently offering such service. But the ones on TZ is without Internet Connection and is purely for access to entertainment only MI has similar offering as well, no PTV on their new 738 but stream to own device via WI-FI . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth Chong WT 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) TZ only supports tablets and ipads...but not smartphones...😦 Edited August 14, 2014 by Kenneth Chong WT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nabiel Haniff 1 Report post Posted August 14, 2014 I have one question come across regarding this on board wifi. Just curious about wifi connection will make hackers easier to hack the aircraft system on board? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jani 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2014 Wonder how will this be priced.. If too high, would it be worthwhile to buy for a Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 14, 2014 I have one question come across regarding this on board wifi. Just curious about wifi connection will make hackers easier to hack the aircraft system on board? The Wifi system, if properly implemented, should be separate from aircraft systems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T. AHMAD 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2014 Not to be outdone... initially only one aircraft 9M-LNH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nabiel Haniff 1 Report post Posted August 15, 2014 initially only one aircraft 9M-LNH For AK, the tested flight was on 9M-AFF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suzanne Goh 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2014 Anyone know if this system is "1st Gen" style - i.e. like most, Onair Based satellite, or "USA style" - Gogo / Row 44 land based or ''2nd Gen" style - like Jetblue's A321 or AA's A321 Transcon ATG-4 high bandwith one (I've tried the AA ATG-4 one and it's fast ! - can facetime shh!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Tan 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2014 Anyone know if this system is "1st Gen" style - i.e. like most, Onair Based satellite, or "USA style" - Gogo / Row 44 land based or ''2nd Gen" style - like Jetblue's A321 or AA's A321 Transcon ATG-4 high bandwith one (I've tried the AA ATG-4 one and it's fast ! - can facetime shh!) I've Facetimed on LH before - for free!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted August 18, 2014 The "BUMP" on top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 18, 2014 Anyone know if this system is "1st Gen" style - i.e. like most, Onair Based satellite, or "USA style" - Gogo / Row 44 land based or ''2nd Gen" style - like Jetblue's A321 or AA's A321 Transcon ATG-4 high bandwith one (I've tried the AA ATG-4 one and it's fast ! - can facetime shh!) Should be satellite type as we don't have much land mass in Malaysia - Kuantan to Sepang only takes 15 mins to cross! East Malaysia has more land but less land based wireless networks. Its different in US or EU - they have plenty of networks overland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike P 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2014 http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/08/30/AirAsia-kicks-off-free-trial-of-inflight-WiFi-service/ 1mb quota??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Tan 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2014 http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/08/30/AirAsia-kicks-off-free-trial-of-inflight-WiFi-service/ 1mb quota??? "Hi mom, here's a selfie of me at 30,000ft. See you soon! P/S please don't reply as I probably won't be able to receive it anyway" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Y. J. Foo 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2014 http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/08/30/AirAsia-kicks-off-free-trial-of-inflight-WiFi-service/ 1mb quota??? Definitely no torrents or streaming up there But otherwise should be adequate for text based communications. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Tan 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2014 (edited) Definitely no torrents or streaming up there But otherwise should be adequate for text based communications. The problem is that you can't have total control over the background usage of data. For instance, once you're connected to wifi, some phones may automatically back up photos and other data. Needless to say the 1mb limit will be burst in no time. Edited August 30, 2014 by Chris Tan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted August 30, 2014 1MB quota only apply for the trial, no? You should be able to buy more if you need to once they roll out fully. At least that's what I think. No need to cap your ancillary income, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sharil Abdul Rahman 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2014 The problem is that you can't have total control over the background usage of data. For instance, once you're connected to wifi, some phones may automatically back up photos and other data. Needless to say the 1mb limit will be burst in no time. Personally when i go travelling, i disable any backup and updates. Just to make it safe. 1MB quota only apply for the trial, no? You should be able to buy more if you need to once they roll out fully. At least that's what I think. No need to cap your ancillary income, right? Yeah. People seems to forget that this is their trial period. I am envisioning data packages for sale when it is rolled out - like how UA and AA has it on their flights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike P 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2014 Personally when i go travelling, i disable any backup and updates. Just to make it safe. Yeah. People seems to forget that this is their trial period. I am envisioning data packages for sale when it is rolled out - like how UA and AA has it on their flights. AA's WiFi onboard, very affordable packages. http://www.aa.com/i18n/urls/entertainmentOnDemand.jsp?anchorLocation=DirectURL&title=wifi#wi-fi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suzanne Goh 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2014 AA's WiFi onboard, very affordable packages. http://www.aa.com/i18n/urls/entertainmentOnDemand.jsp?anchorLocation=DirectURL&title=wifi#wi-fi Used Gogo many times - well worth it. Am thinking of buying an annual pass if my AA travel goes up another 10-20%. Currently not enough to justify Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike P 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2014 I found out that there are many airlines have already launched WiFi on board, AA, SQ, JL, LH, etc... wondering why not Malaysia based airlines. Was checking around the offers on those airlines' websites and didn't notice any quota imposed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike P 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2014 SIA’s In-Flight Internet Jacks Up S$1,520 Bill For Some Emails And A PowerPoint Doc https://my.news.yahoo.com/sia-flight-internet-jacks-1-023040762.html Wow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites