British Airways to introduce mobile phones on planes
24 January 2009British Airways has announced that it will introduce mobile phone technology on its business-class only flights between London City Airport and New York JFK.
Passengers travelling on the twice-daily route, set to launch in the autumn, will be able to send and receive text messages and emails during the flight, and access the internet.
“‘The service is aimed at people in the Square Mile,’†said a spokesman for BA. “‘We believe the route and the new technology will offer an appealing package to business travellers.’â€
source: telegraph.co.uk
