These planes are wired. There are two 110-volt power outlets for every three seats (1:1 ratio in first class), USB ports, two WiFi access points on board (front and rear, broadcasting SSIDs today, but not delivering connectivity yet pending regulatory approval), ethernet at every seat (which connects you to a planewide network — mile high LAN parties, anyone?). EVDO is planned for transmitting data back to the ground (email, txting — not active today, should be by early ‘08). I’m told AirCell will be providing the wireless connectivity.
Boing Boing: Getting high with Richard Branson: Virgin America’s virgin flight
Cool as shit. We’re due for an actual non-economy airline now, Virgin wins the race.
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