INTERNET surfers can now continue with their exertions even over the Pacific. Japan Airlines has become the first carrier to offer a satellite link with the Connexion by Boeing system, on its daily 12.5 hour Tokyo ” New York flight. Initially available on a single aircraft, the service will become available daily by the end of June when a second Boeing 747-400 completes a fitment. The service supports e-mail, Web browsing and corporate network access via a virtual private network, among other features according to JAL. Access will be available throughout the aircraft; it will cost $29.95 for the entire flight, or $9.95 for the first 30 minutes and 25 cents for each additional minute.
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