TechInFlight

Alaska Airlines has initiated customer trials of a satellite based in-flight internet service on specially equipped Boeing 737 aircraft on flights between Seattle, WA and San Jose, CA. Alaska Airlines has partnered with Row44 to provide the in-flight broadband service. Passengers can use the service using any Wi-Fi enabled device such as a laptop, smartphone or portable media player. The trial is expected last for approximately 60 days after which the airline will determine the roll out schedule for commercial availability of the service to its entire fleet. Final pricing for the service has not been announced.