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Japan Airlines SkyOnline

Posted on Nov 25, 04 07:45 AM PDT

Japan Airlines recently demonstrated a new service called "JAL SkyOnline" which will allow you to use the Hi-Speed Internet onboard, you can even do wireless, and get this electrical outlets, so very soon you could setup your entire office onboard your flight from Tokyo to London.

The service is available for a flat fee system based on flight time. Under 3hrs - 14.95. 3-6 hours 19.95 over 6 house $29.95 or a metered rate.

An IEEE 802.11b corresponding wireless LAN access point is installed on the inside of the plane which makes this all possible -- speeds up to 200Kbps.

Right now this service is for the entire plane first & economy. First class customers get the electrical outlet.

While the service is currently on one aircraft flying between Tokyo - London (Starts December 9th 2004 it is the start of something beautiful ) - I think

[via impress.co.jp]

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