Have you ever wondered how you’re able to use Wi-Fi while flying thousands of feet above the...
Have you ever wondered how you’re able to use Wi-Fi while flying thousands of feet above the ground?
Airplanes use two main technologies to stay connected to the internet:
When flying over land, airplanes connect to ground-based towers, similar to how mobile networks work.
Antennas on the aircraft track and connect to nearby towers
As the aircraft moves, the connection switches from one tower to another
For years, in-flight internet has been fine for email, not great for Zoom meetings. That’s all changing fast.
American Airlines will be rolling out free Wi-Fi for AAdvantage members on most flights in the coming months.
British Airways appears to be the first airline to officially allow passengers to make Wi-Fi calls on flights. It seems like a…
The British flag carrier has signed a deal with Starlink to provide Wi-Fi that “feels like home.”
“This starts to enable a whole new category of capabilities.”…
Wide wingspans, more powerful engines, and high-efficiency materials are making super long flights more possible than ever.
