Free Wi-Fi: The latest on-board perk for airline passengers
CBSN
Many of us don't change our lifestyle when we change locations, and that's especially true when it comes to connectivity. We want our Wi-Fi wherever we go — and not just hard-charging Type A's. Many travelers want the option of access to Wi-Fi when — or if — they need it.
For many years, most airline and cruise ship passengers have had that Wi-Fi access — but typically at a cost. And that cost has ranged from $8 to more than $40 a flight. And on cruise ships, it can be even more expensive.
Now, Delta Air Lines is changing the game. The airline has talked about providing free Wi-Fi to all passengers for a number of years, but this month, Delta has rolled free Wi-Fi out on 80% of its domestic flights, and by the end of next year, on all their regional and international aircraft.