Wi-Fi takes off with travelers

Gain Wi-Fi Internet could help more customers who are looking for companies, while on the road, a recent survey concluded stay in touch.

According to a study published this week by Wakefield Research for the Wi-Fi Alliance, about 75 percent of frequent business travelers surveyed said they were an airline, if the flight Wi-Fi or not to choose. Half of respondents said they would even consider moving their company from one day to take a flight that offers Wi-Fi and he said more than 70 percent of respondents said they prefer to access Wi -Fi on board a flight, like a meal of the airline available.

Since last year, some airlines have introduced new Wi-Fi to its planes. Delta, American Airlines, Virgin America, Alaska Airlines and AirTran Airways are a few that have already begun offering the service. Southwest Airlines announced this month it plans to offer Wi-Fi in its planes in the first quarter of next year.

In general, the cost of these services about $ 12 or $ 13 per flight. The survey does not include the cost of service. But given the popularity of Wi-Fi hotspots at airports and in restaurants and cafes, the price does not seem to be a major obstacle.

The study consisted of 480 frequent business travelers, which was used by 150 in August, in-flight Wi-Fi beginning. About 95 percent of respondents said Wi-Fi on a flight, it was productive. He said about half of the reaction; they have often taken the red-eye flights so they can be reached during business hours.

But Wi-Fi Alliance said that in stealing Wi-Fi is not just for business travelers. Other travelers also use this service. About 72 percent of respondents say they use it as your personal email. About 49 percent say they use in-flight Wi-Fi to surf the Web.