How to enjoy the in-flight Wi-Fi connection?

Traveling in a plane can be tiring or boring, especially if it is a long-haul flight or there might be a situation where you have to catch up on your work urgently, but you are in an airplane, so what can you do? To deal with these situations, Airlines offer passengers a wireless Internet connection, allowing them to stay connected even when they are 30,000 feet above the ground. Through this internet connection, passengers can connect their Wi-Fi-supported devices to the internet and enjoy browsing, surfing through social media, watching movies, or just working. This article will specifically focus on In-flight Wi-Fi connection and the details you must keep in mind. 

How does In-flight internet work?

Before you can enjoy these wireless internet services, you must know how they work. One of the primary ways through which internet services are provided in airplanes is through cellular towers. These towers are positioned on the ground, and as the aircraft moves, it connects from one tower to another using an antenna. Another way is the Satellite-based connection; as the name suggests, the antennas connect with the satellites, which are used to transfer data. 

Steps to connect to the In-flight Wi-Fi?

Connecting to the in-flight internet connection will allow you to use the internet in the air. You will be able to entertain yourself or get to your work. However, there are some steps through which passengers can connect to the In-flight Wi-Fi. 

• Step 1 - You have to turn on the Airplane Mode and turn on the Wi-Fi
• Step 2 - Then, you have to navigate the airline's Wi-Fi; the name of the network will be related to the airline. 
• Step 3 - Click on Connect from the available list
• Step 4 - You will be redirected to a page where you must log in and select a plan from the available options that best suit you. 
• Step 5 - Pay the amount, and you will have access to the connection. 

Consider using the airline's official application or website to learn in detail and have easy access to it. If you still have a hard time connecting to the airplane's Wi-Fi, you can ask the flight attendants for help. 

Cost of the In-flight Wi-Fi connections

Costing varies from one airline to another and also depends on the type of pass you choose and the speed you want. However, here is a breakdown of the prices airlines generally charge. 

• Short Haul Flights - Short Haul flights are flights that are under three hours, and in these flights,s if you want a messaging service, you have to pay around $2-5 for basic browsing, you have to pay $8-15, and to get full access you have to pay $10-20. 
• Long Haul Flight - These are the flights that go over three hours, and to get basic access, you have to pay $20-30; for full-flight premium access, you have to pay $25-40and for the 24-hour pass, you have to pay $30-50. 
• Membership options - Airlines offer a special option for frequent flyers: joining an airline's loyalty program or getting an annual pass. A monthly subscription costs around  $40-60, while an annual pass costs around $400-600. 

Airlines that offer In-flight Wi-Fi

As the demand for internet connection is rising, airlines are offering this service to their passengers. This includes some of the major airlines that are:

• American Airlines
• Delta Airlines
• Frontier Airlines
• Hawaiian Airlines
• Southwest Airlines
• United Airlines
• Allegiant Airlines
• Alaska Airlines
• Spirit Airlines
• JetBlue

How safe is In-flight Wi-Fi?

In-flight Wi-Fi exposes you to the same risks as normal Wi-Fi on the ground, so it is suggested that you take some precautions. Passengers are also suggested to use VPNs to have a safe browsing experience on the flight.