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Wireless broadband coming to the skies near you?

WiFi in the skyThe world’s largest airline, American Airlines, has announced that it’s going to be testing in-flight high-speed internet access on its Boeing 767-200 aircraft next year.   They are partnering with AirCell using technology approved by the Federal Aviation Administration  with the aim of providing passengers with a high-speed connection, VPN access and e-mail capabilities through Wi-Fi-enabled laptops and PDA devices.

Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson is Editor of A Luxury Travel Blog and has worked in the travel industry for more than 30 years. He is Winner of the Innovations in Travel ‘Best Travel Influencer’ Award from WIRED magazine. In addition to other awards, the blog has also been voted “one of the world’s best travel blogs” and “best for luxury” by The Daily Telegraph.

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