Articles tagged “wi-fi”

Four Seasons is putting hotels that still charge for basic Wi-Fi to shame and sending the message that they know what business travelers want by adding wireless connection to its car services.

Third parties are stepping in where the airports are failing: Between Boingo's free Wi-Fi announcement this week and Apple's Passbook ready to download today, tech companies are doing what they can to improve fliers' airport experiences.

It's no coincidence that the Google Play-sponsored Wi-Fi will only be available on Android mobile devices, but will free Wi-Fi really be enough incentive to lure iPhone users over to Google?

It's enough time to check email, but passengers are still waiting for airport trends to slide in the direction of unlimited Wi-Fi for prolonged surfing during lengthy layovers and delayed flights.

Passengers will soon be able to pay for Wi-Fi services on flights over the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, but this will only be a real success when Gogo fixes it sometimes slow and spotty connections.

The airline is the first to offer this breadth of free services onboard, and although some SMS roaming charges will apply, it’s another step in the right direction for universal connectivity.

Luxe properties are still reluctant to let go of crazy internet fees while budget outfits see opportunities to distinguish themselves with more freebies.

This example from a poll in the UK demonstrated how much fliers on international journeys want to stay connected while in-flight, but the poll's result would have been similar anywhere else consumers have come to rely on staying connected.

It is doubtful that business travelers would be rallying around a call for free Wi-Fi at the very economy-class Motel 6, but what-the-heck, Accor should liberate the Wi-Fi there, as well.

Surveyed employees say hotel choice affects their productivity more than any other trip component, which is important when companies are expecting greater outcomes in a shorter time.