Wi-Fi Not High

According to a recent report carried out by USA today less than 10% of air travel passengers have taken advantage of Wi-Fi technology which is used to access the internet wirelessly. Airlines and service providers had hoped it would take off, but so far passengers seem reluctant to pay another premium for their flight.

Michael Planey a consultant for What’s more, said the figure for passengers paying for their Wi-Fi could be even lower due to the many free coupons and trial offers currently in circulation.

Other reasons being cited for the technology shun is the reluctance of businesses to reimburse its workers for Wi-Fi expenses. Wi-Fi is currently in operation in less than a third of US commercial flights though that figure is set to rise by the end of the year. As airlines and service providers try to bring Wi-Fi to a wider audience.