Panasonic’s in-flight internet service delayed until 2008

Interesting story from Engaget.

First Boeing’s Connexion service announced that it was being shut down, and now the scheduled ASiQ/Panasonic service has been delayed until 2008.

This does not look good for the possibilities for WiFi on airplanes.
I am of the opinion that there is definitely a market for onboard wifi- just take a look around the number of people working away on their computer the next time you fly.

But the companies offering these services have to make sure that the service is offered for the right price. Just look at the failure of onboard phones. While phones have been available on planes for a long time, most people have never used them due to the high cost.