Lufthansa Launches New Business Class Aircraft with Wireless Access

[Jason Dunn]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.ghanaian-chronicle.com/231201/page2g.htm' target='_blank'>http://www.ghanaian-chronicle.com/2...1201/page2g.htm</a><br /><br /></div>"Lufthansa would soon introduce into its operations, a new long-haul business class aircraft, the General Manager of Ghana, Mr. Abdul Aziz Mangera has said....The A340-600 Airbus which is completely new and totally different from the basic design concept to the passenger seats, has an increased distance between the seats by 30 centimetres to a full 1.5 metres and created an infinitely variable design that perfectly adapts to the ergonomic needs of each individual passenger. “The new seats also offer much more shoulder and legroom”, he added. FlyNet, a fast internet connection would be integrated into the new business class from April 2004 for sending and receiving emails during flight, access the internet or a company intranet. It would also provide wireless communication with the use of passengers’ own laptop or Pocket PC."<br /><br />A plane with more leg room AND wireless for my Pocket PC? Sign me up!

[toxostoma]

Sounds wonderful. Only one little problem... I'm willing to bet that the pricing will take it right out of most people's budgets.

[snowlion]

now how are they going to make sure it only works for biz-class and not also for the first few rows of economy.

[Reza]

now how are they going to make sure it only works for biz-class and not also for the first few rows of economy.
Password protection?

[arnage2]

wouldnt wireless web screw with the radar and communications?

I hope someone does that on hawaii flights!

[wocket]

Slightly off-topic but have you guys seen http://www.skyhighairlines.com it made me smile :D

[karen]

now how are they going to make sure it only works for biz-class and not also for the first few rows of economy.
Password protection?

The real question is - why would they want to do that????

[T-Will]

Does SkyHigh have internet access? I'm guessing you probably just have to provide your own 3000 Mile CAT5 cable if you want to have internet access on a cross-country flight. :D

[Medivh]

Some information about the new business class:
http://cms.lufthansa.com/fly/de/en/inf/0,4976,0-0-1083685,00.html

And about Wireless LAN on board:
http://cms.lufthansa.com/fly/de/en/inf/0,4976,0-0-781134,00.html

The page says, that Internet Access has to be billed by credit card. Doesn't look like it's free for business class! :(

[Venturello]

Slightly off-topic but have you guys seen http://www.skyhighairlines.com it made me smile :D

This: http://www.hootersair.com/ made me smile more :oops: 8O 8O