JAPAN AIRLINES has become the first carrier to offer regular airborne Internet services in and out of Heathrow, the world”s busiest international airport. Connexion by Boeing wireless installations are being installed on all JAL”s long haul 747 and 777 equipment offering world wide web access, real time e-mail and the ability to establish a position on a private network. London is considered JAL”s blue ribbon and ideal to introduce the service. Fierce rival ANA introduced Connexion by Boeing on the Tokyo ” Shanghai services several weeks ago but as ANA points out on board Internet really comes into its own on long haul services, the benefits for regional routes reduced. Wireless units can be used anywhere in the JAL cabin with power points limited in the economy section but fitted to all premium class seats. On Tuesday SAS (14 October) becomes the fourth member of the Interline airline club introducing the service on the Copenhagen ” Seattle route, this time on an Airbus A340. With only 11 long haul aircraft their fleet roll out is expected to be quick.
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