Virgin Files E-Mail Flight Plan

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Thought you could zone out and not do any work on your next transatlantic flight? Watch out.

Virgin Atlantic announced yesterday its plan to offer e-mail and Web access to its passengers by the end of the year. While other airlines have similar plans, Virgin says it will provide the service to every seat — not just those in business class.

The Virgin service is also faster than those of competitors: The airline has allied with Hughes Global Services and Tenzing Communications to provide broadband links to every aircraft via satellite.



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