Wi-Fi in the Sky, more airlines have joined forces!

I think this is great news!!!
Here was my previous post:
http://melissasuntimetravel.blogspot.com/2009/07/wi-fi-in-sky.html

Here is the latest article I just read, thank you to Budget Travel .com, this is an informative article to say the least!!!

If you're wondering which airlines, which routes, how to get Wi-Fi in the sky, here is the link to this article for you!!!: http://www.budgettravel.com/bt-dyn/content/article/2009/10/03/AR2009100303214.html#

Here are the highlighted points:
1. Gogo is the go-to network
2. Costs are the same no matter the carrier
3. Monthlong Wi-Fi passes are only valid with one airline
4. The connection is good
5. Hotspots don't extend beyond U.S. borders
6. You can sign up in advance
7. No phone calls; no porn
8. Just because the airline has Wi-Fi doesn't mean your flight will
9. Airline seats aren't made for laptops
10. International access is on the horizon

AIRLINE WI-FI GUIDE
- Airtran Airways 100 percent of planes flying domestic routes have the Gogo service.
- Alaska Airlines All planes flying routes within the U.S. will be outfitted with Row 44.
- American Airlines Has Gogo service on 15 of its 767-200s (primarily used on cross-country flights) and later this fall will have it on 150 MD-80s (the airline's workhorse, used on all kinds of routes).
- Delta Air Lines The entire domestic fleet is expected to be outfitted with Gogo by the end of this year.
- Southwest Airlines Will begin installing Row 44 on all of its planes in early 2010.
- United Airlines Has signed on with Gogo to outfit 13 of its planes—those flying transcontinental routes—beginning late this year (i.e., right about now).
- US Airways Plans to start installing the Gogo network on 50 A321 planes in early 2010.
- Virgin America Gogo service is up and running on all planes flying routes within the U.S.

Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Luggage/Baggage Fees go up again!

No big surprise I guess, but it's still funny to me the nickel-dime, nickel-dime action going on at the airlines!!!
Did you know......
Now with USAirways, they charge the SAME service fee to call in for a ticket as we at Travel Leaders Suntime Travel do.....that is insane! Do you think when you call USAir, they give you the same service that a travel agent would?
Same service fee, WAY different service.....

Also, the luggage and baggage fees are on the rise.....big shocker.....
The first bag is now $20 and the second bag is now $30 IF you prepay online
But at the airport it's up to $25 for the first and $35 for the second. (non-prepaid)

I'm assuming that the other airlines will follow suit, as they all do beat to the same drummer in most cases.....

Have you been on http://www.suntimetravel.com/ yet?
We have a fabulous guide that can assist you in planning for your luggage fees, and so much more! Click on Traveler's Tools, and click on Airline Luggage Guidelines and Policies, then click on your specific airline. How helpful!!!!!!!!!

As with all of these nickel-dime fees that the airlines are charging, who are they helping, and who are they hurting? Ultimately, it's always the traveling public that is hurting......always.

Wi-Fi in the Sky??

I just received communication from USAirways that they are now going to offer Wi-Fi in the sky!

WOW!

I'm pleasantly surprised by this new announcement!!!

Here is a little more detail according to USAir:

"Although the cost of service hasn't been determined yet, Aircell's current prices for Gogo Inflight Internet range from $5.95 to $12.95, depending on the length of flight and type of Wi-Fi enabled device used. We'll be sure to let you know more as we get closer to the early 2010 launch date."

Awesome...