| Tenzing Communications, Inc., a global communications provider offering frequent business travelers in-flight access to Web content and email, has announced a Beta trial of its airborne email and Internet system on select Air Canada flights This marks the first passenger trial of in-flight email and “Best of Web” browsing capabilities on a commercial airline.
The Tenzing Global(TM) service is currently offered to passengers on a free trial basis on board five Air Canada B767 aircraft flying routes within North America. Participating travelers will access the Tenzing system through Bell Mobility’s existing on-board communication system. Passengers will be able to use their own laptop, POP3 e-mail account and browser, and can receive the necessary software through the Air Canada Web site (www.aircanada.ca/tenzing).
Tenzing’s technology enables airline passengers to send and receive e-mail during flight and to access on-board “Best of Web” content. In the future, Tenzing plans to offer targeted e-commerce services and regular content updates throughout the course of the flight. |
