I just couldn't resist blogging from the flight simply because I can. I still find it amusing that, after years of warning us to turn off our "electronic devices" to avoid interfering with navigation, many flights now have Wi-Fi. And I used to worry about whether my auto-connection to any nearby wireless LAN was turned off while flying.
In fact, apparently one in three U.S. flights now offers Wi-Fi. I've IM'd with writers on flights, querying them as I posted their stories. Sure beats waiting for hours for them to land and find a pay phone (how quaint!). However, I haven't had many opportunities to check e-mail or post in flight myself.
Alaska alerts travelers to the availability of GoGo Wi-Fi with a giant Wi-Fi symbol at the entrance to the plane. Access is currently free, as part of a promotion for the Alaska Air credit card (you get an ad first).
This image shows where we are (or at least where Alaska Airlines says we are). It amuses me that I can log on from the air and check the flight-tracker for the plane I'm on.
Also, my weather bug tells me it is 78 degrees in our destination, Orlando, right now -- which is one degree warmer than the forecast high for Bellingham in the next few days.
A beautiful almost-full moon was visible upon takeoff.
That's it from the flight deck.
That is nice that you scored a free promotional deal... Last flight I went on offered WiFi, they wanted $25. Per leg of the flight!! There were 3 legs!!!
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