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InternetNews December 7, 2007 Christopher Saunders	In-Flight E-mail, IM Service Takes Wing From JetBlue JetBlue Airways next week plans to begin testing free wireless Internet access, e-mail and instant messaging for its transcontinental passengers, thanks to a partnership with Yahoo and Research in Motion.
The Motley Fool July 22, 2004 Brian Gorman	Boeing's In-Flight Internet Boeing's Connexion is finally a reality, and VoIP should help improve its chances for success. It may take some time before investors start seeing stratospheric profits from the offering, but its long-term prospects look solid.
IEEE Spectrum September 2008 Robert N. Charette	Sit Back, Relax, and Enjoy the Entertainment Modern in-flight entertainment systems are more than just eye candy
PC World July 2001 Yardena Arar	LANs in the Sky: Faster E-Mail, Web at 40,000 Feet A new service promises to provide faster, cheaper in-flight e-mail and Web services...
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InternetNews August 18, 2006 Andy Patrizio	Boeing Disconnects Connexion Boeing announced it is abandoning its Connexion service due to a lack of interest.
Fast Company February 2005 Jena McGregor	Fast Take: Imagination The vice president of marketing and direct sales for Connexion by Boeing, which offers in-flight Internet and email services, says "scenario planning" has helped his team predict the moves of direct competitors.
Entrepreneur December 2004 Chris McGinnis	Keep In Touch Flying on a plane used to be one of the few places where you could disconnect from the world. But with technology pushing its way onboard, staying in touch with terrestrial matters while flying at 35,000 feet will soon be routine.
InsideFlyer August 2005	Airborne Wi-Fi Picking Up Speed At least eight international airlines have followed Lufthansa's lead and are now offering onboard wireless Internet access on some flights. Passengers are able send and receive emails, join a Web conference, check the news, pay bills and make phone calls.
InternetNews August 23, 2004 Eric Griffith	iPass Takes Flight with Boeing iPass must think the only way to go is up -- in the air that is -- as it signs on in-flight wireless provider Connexion (a unit of Boeing) as its latest Wi-Fi partner.
The Motley Fool August 25, 2011 Dan Caplinger	This Good News Is No Big Deal New rules governing airlines took effect earlier this week, but they won't have a huge impact on flying.
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Wired April 21, 2008 Katharine Gammon	Coming This Summer: Fly the Wi-Fi Skies It's about time. That's what you'll say to yourself at some point in the next few months when you realize you can finally surf the Web while flying.
Fast Company February 1, 2007 Alison Overholt	Coffee, Tea ... or Broadband? There's new hope on the horizon for in-flight Internet access.
The Motley Fool August 9, 2007 Dan Caplinger	Will Virgin Save You Money? Virgin America, the newest part of the British Virgin Group, started flying yesterday, offering discounted promotional fares to raise business. For existing carriers, this is bad news. For transcontinental passengers, it could be good.
Entrepreneur November 2005 Amanda C. Kooser	Flight of Fancy While we still can't use our cell phones on airplanes, onboard internet is getting a lot of attention.
The Motley Fool June 17, 2005 Tim Beyers	Who Needs Sleep, Anyway? Cell phones could be in use on your flight as early as next year, pending FCC approval.
BusinessWeek October 1, 2009 Esme E. Deprez	For Airlines, Fees Become Lifelines From baggage to blankets, a la carte charges are becoming significant revenue sources for airlines.
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Entrepreneur October 2007 Julie Moline	Make the Connection It's getting easier than ever to stay connected on the road.
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InternetNews April 4, 2007 Roy Mark	FCC: Cells Not on a Plane Cell phone use for American fliers is out for the foreseeable future, but onboard broadband connections are scheduled to debut as early as next year, according to the Federal Communications Commission.
Fast Company Neal Ungerleider	Virgin America Partners With Spotify, New York Times Under a short-term agreement lasting through March 2, 2016, passengers will be able to stream Spotify's entire catalog for free and read limited content from the Times website through the airline's Wi-Fi service.
Entrepreneur November 2008 Amanda C. Kooser	Wi-fi As You Fly Wireless hot spots aren't just for cafes anymore.
IEEE Spectrum September 2008 Robert N. Charette	The Psychology of Comfortable Air Travel How to create an award-winning in-flight experience
CRM May 31, 2011 Brittany Farb	Passengers Are Increasingly Dissatisfied with Air Travel A new study shows customers are uncomfortable and inconvenienced.
The Motley Fool January 25, 2010 Tim Beyers	Will You Unplug? Investors bet big money on your need to stay connected.
The Motley Fool December 16, 2004 Tim Beyers	Surf and Talk at 35,000 Feet The FCC says it may let Web surfers go wireless on airplanes. But it might allow in-flight cell phone use, too. Everyone from Boeing to Cisco to mega-wireless carrier Verizon has an interest in seeing these developments take off.
Popular Mechanics April 9, 2008 Barbara S. Peterson	Why U.S. Airlines Still Won't Join the Mobile Mile-High Club Airline passengers abroad could soon find themselves sitting in chatter class. In the past two weeks, regulatory authorities and individual airlines in Europe have taken steps to allow in-flight cellphone use -- not that you'll be able to phone home while flying over the United States anytime soon.
Wired August 18, 2008 Cliff Kuang	Burning Question: Why Can't I Use My Cell Phone on a Plane? Using your cell phone while flying is harder on the cell phone companies than the airlines.
The Motley Fool August 22, 2008 Tim Beyers	In-Flight Wi-Fi: No More Nosy Seatmates American joins Delta in announcing pay-per-use onboard Wi-Fi for some of its 767 fleet.
The Motley Fool January 6, 2011 Rich Duprey	Sabre Slashes American Airlines The global ticket distribution service joins other online agents in exiling the airline from its system.
InternetNews August 30, 2006 Roy Mark	Online in European Air European low fare airline Ryanair to offer cell phone, broadband service by late next year.
Salon.com July 7, 2000 Don George	Cellphones in the sky Virgin Atlantic wins the race for incoming in-flight cellphone calls.
The Motley Fool April 25, 2011 Chuck Saletta	Some Things Will Never Change With This Industry The airline industry remains a painful place to invest your money.
The Motley Fool April 8, 2008 Tim Beyers	London Calling ... and Calling ... and Calling In the struggle for profits, European Union regulator decide to lift the ban on cellular use in-flight in European airspace before the year is out.
Fast Company September 2006 Susan Stellin	A First-Class Production Business class is the new first, as startup airlines and old stalwarts try to woo you with fresh seats and services.
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BusinessWeek March 15, 2004 Michael Arndt	Flying Budget, But In Style Discount carriers are trying to outdo each other in offering in-flight amenities.
The Motley Fool August 14, 2008 Rich Duprey	Why Are Airline Stocks Flying High? Just a few months ago, soaring oil prices supposedly sounded their death knell.
The Motley Fool November 23, 2011 Sean Williams	Airlines -- Kick 'Em While They're Down New legislation has the potential to put a serious crimp in the airline sector's cash flow.
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The Motley Fool August 26, 2008 Tim Beyers	How to Make Airlines Profitable Again Here's the simple truth of the airline industry: Every carrier -- and I mean every carrier -- needs to raise fares.
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