Delta Air Lines is finally getting on board with modern technology, one baby step at a time. The Atlanta-based company announced today that it will begin rolling out Wi-Fi on select flights, beginning with small shuttle flights between Reagan National Airport in Washington, LaGuardia in New York, and Logan in Boston.
The Washington Post points out, however, that the plan won't last. Beginning in March, the company will be swapping DC-to-New York planes out with those from a company called Shuttle America--which doesn't provide Wi-Fi. However, by that point, Delta will likely be providing wireless in more flights. Delta hopes to have provide the service to its entire domestic fleet in 2009.
The Wi-Fi provided on shuttle flights will be free. Moving ahead, however, Delta will begin charging $9.95 for the service on flights of 3 hours or less, and $12.95 for longer flights.
The Washington Post points out, however, that the plan won't last. Beginning in March, the company will be swapping DC-to-New York planes out with those from a company called Shuttle America--which doesn't provide Wi-Fi. However, by that point, Delta will likely be providing wireless in more flights. Delta hopes to have provide the service to its entire domestic fleet in 2009.
The Wi-Fi provided on shuttle flights will be free. Moving ahead, however, Delta will begin charging $9.95 for the service on flights of 3 hours or less, and $12.95 for longer flights.
