CO to offer live TV and web

[T-Bird76]

Another airline jumps on board with the Live TV. I wonder how soon until AA and UAL jump on board?

Continental Airlines to offer TV, email on domestic flights

By Michelle Donley
Last update: 9:50 a.m. EST Jan. 29, 2008

NEW YORK (Marke****ch) -- Continental Airlines (CALContinental Airlines Inc
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CAL) said Tuesday that it will offer in-flight satellite television provided by DirecTV (DTVdirectv group inc com DTV) through an agreement with LiveTV LLC. The Houston-based airline expects the programming, which will be available at every seat on new-generation aircraft, to begin on flights within the continental U.S. starting in January 2009. Continental will also introduce onboard Wi-Fi services, including email and instant messaging, through LiveTV.

[bluejuice]

Does anyone realize that Live TV is owned by JetBlue and based in MCO. We also do many other airlines TV,XM and soon Internet hookups

[T-Bird76]

Does anyone realize that Live TV is owned by JetBlue and based in MCO. We also do many other airlines TV,XM and soon Internet hookups

Yes I'm aware, it was a smart investment on B6's part years ago to buy Live TV.

[FlyingColors]

CO needs to do something to help off set their barbaric seats.
I'm all for any improvement!
The last 3 flights on CO had crapped out IFE systems- not that it matters that much since they are 6 years off for what the competition offers today anyhow.