Wi-Fi in the Sky: Delta Adding Internet to All U.S. Flights

Airfare prices are soaring, and airlines have tried to cope by charging for food, drinks, and other formerly free items. But there's one bright spot on the horizon: Passengers may soon be able to access the Net during flights—although you'll have to pay for that, too. Delta Airlines says it will beginning offering Internet access on some flights beginning as early as October, and plans to outfit the entire domestic fleet with Web capability by next summer. Fliers with Wi-Fi-enabled devices like laptops, smartphones and personal digital assistants will be able to access the Internet while in flight. The service will cost $9.95 on flights of three hours or less, and $12.95 on longer flights [The New York Times]. The Atlanta-based airline isn't the only one planning to let its passengers go online in mid-flight. Delta is trying to outmaneuver rival JetBlue, known for outfitting planes with satellite TV, and ...