Traveling in economy
Tuesday, July 10th, 2012 Annie Livingston, MarketingHave you ever taken a 14 hour red-eye only to get off and head straight to a business meeting?
It can be hard, not to mention if you’re flying in Economy Class (aka coach). When I think of a coach, I think of the Queen of England sitting in her royal carriage. However, I definitely don’t feel like I’m getting the royal treatment in coach on an airplane. Crammed into a small seat, you’re forced to become best friends with the person sitting next to you, and make awkward small talk. With the various aromas (bathroom, food, the person next to you…) and sounds (coughing, crying, drumbeats), it can be hard to get comfortable on your flight.
The worst part is the amount of money you are paying for these seats. A nonstop roundtrip ticket from San Francisco to New York City (JFK) runs at about $500 for economy class depending on when you book. So yes, you’re paying for unappealing food, smelly surroundings, and claustrophobic seats. But you’re also paying to travel cross the country – or in the case of the 14 hour flight, to a foreign country. Is that good enough? Does that mean the entire trip was worth it? And now, after being up all night with a hundred or more other people, you’re off to a business meeting. It’s rough.
While we cannot improve all aspects of your flight, we can help with Internet connectivity. iPass Open Mobile allows you to connect with the internet while cruising through the air. Check your email, get some work done, and try and get your mind off of the fellow passenger on your right.
However, some people argue that the plane may be the one place where you can be away from work. So it’s your choice. But remember, you can always chat family and friends, using iPass Open Mobile—it doesn’t have to be work related! (We won’t tell!)
Tags: inflight internet, internet access, mobile employee, travel
