Dec 27, 2009
I decided to fly Virgin America on my trip to San Francisco from NY, and let me tell you about the experience… Despite being a start-up on the US airline market it seems that Virgin America has a different perspective on in-flight entertainment. As soon as we took off and the “do not use electronics” signs were off I was able to log on to the free WiFi internet service, sponsored by Virgin America and Google for a limited time, till January 15, 2010, ($15/flight after this promo). The service is provided by a company called GoGo, and to log on it asks you for your email address and off you go surfing. A quick internet speed-test reveals that the connection is only 200 kilobits down and 200 kilobits up, which isn’t that fast for nowadays web speeds, though it feels fast. Gmail, average browsing, even Youtube worked like a charm, except of course for Youtube HD. And in case if your laptop or any other electronic device runs out of juice, there’s power outlets below the seats, though only two per three seats. Overall I really loved being able to surf the web some 35,000 feet above ground. I think every airline, especially on international flights, should consider adding this nifty feature. If your work requires being online, this is a great productivity tool.
[..YouTube..] No, I don’t think so. There might be an extra charge for Wi-Fi though.
[..YouTube..] Just get a convertor thingy. They are like $10 at Radioshack I think.
[..YouTube..] Yeah.
[..YouTube..] Yeah. Sigh…
[..YouTube..] Nice!
[..YouTube..] Is there a better way to fly? Yeah, private jet
[..YouTube..] That’s just the type of jet, not the airlines.
[..YouTube..] you get everything the same as in coach except in first class the seats are better and movies are free i flew with virgin america its the best airline ever
[..YouTube..] Are there any free movies in coach? How much do movies cost?
[..YouTube..] hi basil?
[..YouTube..] they cost $8.00 but there were some free movies like marley and me and seven pounds
[..YouTube..] Is the wifi free as well, or does it also have an added cost?
[..YouTube..] OMG! is that TV on the Plane!?
[..YouTube..] you have to pay
[..YouTube..] What’s that irc client?
[..YouTube..] what tv channels are there?
[..YouTube..] where have you been??? on alot airlines long range jets have tvs built into the seats
[..YouTube..] cell phone radios can interfere with the planes radios
[..YouTube..] by booking a ticket online in advance der
[..YouTube..] IM talking about real TV, not just LCD screens in the seats… and now that you wrote that comment, i remember flying to Europe and watching some channels…
[..YouTube..] is that also in coach or only first class
[..YouTube..] in the uk when you fly to america, they have this tv channel which is a map, but it is annimated, and when you fly over new nork, there is a little animated staque of liberty
[..YouTube..] How much more does it cost? I’d rather wait 4 hours without tv than pay 500 dollars extra.
[..YouTube..] almost every plane have those things.. IN BUSINESS CLASS
[..YouTube..] your a fucking faggot get a life
[..YouTube..] emirates has all this to!
[..YouTube..] i will fly virgin america once they fly to charlotte
[..YouTube..] theres internet on virgin airlines planes?
[..YouTube..] can you tell me or send me a link of a free tv live streaming program?
[..YouTube..] @cssful Not exactly on buisness class…you can fly on the main cabin that yout gonna hve the same program! The program is called Red!
[..YouTube..] Hey lockergnome! What type of camera did you use?? The resolution is really good! Really good video! Lov it! Thanks 4 posting it!
[..YouTube..] im flying with these guys on the 4th of july, 89 only way from Seattle to LAX =)
[..YouTube..] I like flying on Thomson!
[..YouTube..] @DispinalNotes I flew from SFO to LAX, Television and gaming were included, on-demanded movies cost you in all classes except main-cabin select and first. I believe the wifi service was $10 but I did not have a computer to partake with.
[..YouTube..] but virgin barely flies in the us
[..YouTube..] im flying from washington DC to los angeles on july 20th, i cant wait to try out th SEAT TO SEAT CHAT.sounds fun lol