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I'm going to fly about 18-20 hrs, and I'm bringing my laptop too. I'm not sure that I will be able to connect to the internet. My airplane is Cathay (Hongkong). Is there anyone know????

2006-07-09 08:23:47 · 12 answers · asked by ewn4ev3r 1 in Travel Air Travel

12 answers

Boeing introduced the "Connexion by Boeing" (CBB) in 2000 to offer airlines internet installation on board the plane.

Several airlines already have inflight internet service available thanks to CBB, they are: Lufthansa, ANA, JAL, SAS, China Airlines, Singapore Airlines, ASIANA Airlines, Korean Air, El Al, ETIHAD Airways.

Cathay Pacific is not one of the launch carrier in this service, so no internet service on Cathay flight.

However, due to heavy loss from the launch 6 years ago, Boeing recently is considering whether to sell or shut down CBB.

2006-07-10 06:26:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3 0

Contact Cathay Pacific.

http://www.cathaypacific.com

http://www.cathaypacific.com/cpa/en_INTL/contactus/worldwidecontacts

2006-07-09 16:41:18 · answer #2 · answered by kjaymckinnon 3 · 0 0

NO, you would have to have a connection more than likely by satellite. A plane traveling 500 to 600 miles per hour would never be able to maintain a connection. I have been on cruise ships that try to maintain connection at 25 miles per hour, and they cannot keep a good connection.

You best put some video games on the PC and some music files and bring your headphones. If you have some layorer or plane connection points you may be able to get a wifi connection in the airport.

2006-07-09 19:12:01 · answer #3 · answered by TINKERTOY ..... the 1 & only 7 · 0 0

No, you can't use the internet while aboard a plane. A internet connection either requires a plug in to a phone jack or WiFi, which is wireless internet. WiFi can be applied to specific areas, such as a coffee shop or office. However, it cannot be applied to an airplane because it is constantly moving. However, most airports have WiFi so you can always use it then.

2006-07-09 15:28:59 · answer #4 · answered by jeanajumpingbean 2 · 0 0

The FCC made it OK a few years ago, but few airlines are jumping on the bandwagon. Check Cathay's site to see.

Add: OK, I checked. They don't.

2006-07-09 15:27:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Check with your airline cathay pacific. If they have the skyphone,
you may be able to dial-up!

2006-07-09 15:27:19 · answer #6 · answered by sticky molecule 1 · 0 0

There might be on the more expensive airlines, such as the one that goes from London. But most flights have the option, to watch a video- well almost most.

2006-07-09 16:40:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

If they don't have high speed access you can more then likely use the phone in the back of the seat in front of you if you have a 56k modem in your laptop...

2006-07-09 15:27:54 · answer #8 · answered by Dannii n OC 5 · 0 0

Not that I'm aware of. Last time I flew internet wasn't available. Having said that, read on:

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,141545,00.html

2006-07-09 15:25:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Yup!!! You just have to ask an attendant for them to hook you up with the internet.....I'm pretty sure.....but you might have to be first class...Have a good day, hope I helped! :)

2006-07-09 15:26:10 · answer #10 · answered by nicoleofun 2 · 0 0

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