On a transatlantic Aer Lingus flight using their new inflight WiFi AMA

Chucken · 23-04-2014 3:38pm

OP, it's about time you went for a little walk...dvt and all that.
While you're up, get chatting to someone else with a laptop/device and make them sign up to Boards so we can get their thoughts n stuff as well

Ben D Bus · 23-04-2014 3:41pm

Is the captains name Shirley?

digitalninja · 23-04-2014 3:42pm

Ben D Bus wrote: »

Is the captains name Shirley?

nope but he's doing a great job so far, not dead yet.

Kaizersoze81 · 23-04-2014 3:43pm

rossie1977 wrote: »

just another 6 hours to go http://uk.flightaware.com/live/flight/EIN147

Who gives a f*#k

digitalninja · 23-04-2014 3:46pm

Kaizersoze81 wrote: »

Who gives a f*#k

me actually...

Peregrine · 23-04-2014 3:46pm

Serious question, not sure if this was asked but are there a lot of passengers on board?

What was the price of the ticket like, compared to other airlines with a stopover? I assume fly on this route regularly.

Ben D Bus · 23-04-2014 3:47pm

Did you know that if you took all the commercial aircraft in the world and laid them end to end along the equator, you'd have an awful job getting a flight anywhere.

digitalninja · 23-04-2014 3:49pm

Nimrod 7 wrote: »

Serious question, not sure if this was asked but are there a lot of passengers on board?

What was the price of the ticket like, compared to other airlines with a stopover? I assume fly on this route regularly.

Not a lot, about half full. I fly fairly regular maybe twice a year, first time Dub - SFO direct.

Ticket Numbers Issue Date
redacted 19MAR
Details Fare p.p. Taxes & Charges Total
1 Adult(s): EUR 719.00 EUR 88.57 EUR 807.57
Total Amount EUR 807.57
Admin Fee: EUR 14.00
Seating Fee: EUR 40.00
Checked Bag Fee: EUR 0.00
TOTAL EUR 861.57

cowboyjoe · 23-04-2014 3:50pm

My mrs is on that flight texting me via wattsapp...she went for the fillet steak and Côte dû rhône...fyi!

digitalninja · 23-04-2014 3:51pm

cowboyjoe wrote: »

My mrs is on that flight texting me via wattsapp...she went for the fillet steak and Côte dû rhône...fyi!

Tell her to ease off on the wine, she's embarrassing herself.

cowboyjoe · 23-04-2014 3:57pm

Will pass on your warm regards! Hope the 11 hours going well!

digitalninja · 23-04-2014 4:06pm

Gonna take a break - Appreciate all the banter guys!
Here's a gift from me to you. - Back later.
http://global3.memecdn.com/unbelievable-wingsuit-cave-flight_webm_1324861.webm

Nemeses · 23-04-2014 4:21pm

digitalninja wrote: »

Gonna take a break - Appreciate all the banter guys!
Here's a gift from me to you. - Back later.
http://global3.memecdn.com/unbelievable-wingsuit-cave-flight_webm_1324861.webm

have a good nap!

secman · 23-04-2014 4:22pm

digitalninja wrote: »

Gonna take a break - Appreciate all the banter guys!
Here's a gift from me to you. - Back later.
http://global3.memecdn.com/unbelievable-wingsuit-cave-flight_webm_1324861.webm

Go easy with mrs cowboyjoe................ on your break....... still watching you.... kacks are..............well..........so yester year......really !

Safe journey........ naw not on the flight.......hate flying........... down the N11 is my sort of journey.

secman

Jack1985 · 23-04-2014 4:23pm

Considering you're bored, how about some dares?

Shout hi JACK! down the back.

Nemeses · 23-04-2014 4:28pm

Shhh OP is now taking a nap..

He'll BRB.

Yamanoto · 23-04-2014 4:34pm

Nemeses wrote: »

Shhh OP is now taking a nap..

In economy, that's a luxury enjoyed only by the old, the medicated or the short of arse.

digitalninja · 23-04-2014 4:38pm

Yamanoto wrote: »

In economy, that's a luxury enjoyed only by the old, the medicated or the short of arse.

This is true.

digitalninja · 23-04-2014 4:40pm

Just came back to say the wifi cut out for about 5 mins over the hudson bay. No big deal though, back now.

Gran Hermano · 23-04-2014 5:05pm

digitalninja wrote: »

Just came back to say the wifi cut out for about 5 mins over the hudson bay. No big deal though, back now.

Might be interesting if it was all the engines instead.

Enjoy your time in The Castro.

digitalninja · 23-04-2014 5:07pm

Gran Hermano wrote: »

Might be interesting if it was all the engines instead.

Enjoy your time in The Castro.

Wow, out of all the responses this is by far the worst. Be proud.

digitalninja · 23-04-2014 5:08pm

WiFi VERY spotty over Canada, keep losing the album stream i've been listening to all across the ocean.

Nemeses · 23-04-2014 5:18pm

digitalninja wrote: »

WiFi VERY spotty over Canada, keep losing the album stream i've been listening to all across the ocean.

BLAME CANADA!

digitalninja · 23-04-2014 5:18pm

music keeps cutting out - FYI using google's cloud music service.

randy hickey · 23-04-2014 5:25pm

OP, you'll be over Wapusk National Park shortly - you can familiarise yourself with the local flora and fauna here.

If she goes down, be prepared to wrestle a polar bear with your bare hands.

The remaining survivors will then elect you leader, thus giving you first dibs on who gets eaten when the group is faced with the inevitable cannibalism to survive.

randy hickey · 23-04-2014 5:31pm

Don't look down, you are 7.57 miles up.

Chucken · 23-04-2014 5:42pm

Aren't planes amazing though! The OP is over Canada and I'm still sitting in my kitchen since he started this thread!!!!

What time is it there OP?

digitalninja · 23-04-2014 5:56pm

Chucken wrote: »

Aren't planes amazing though! The OP is over Canada and I'm still sitting in my kitchen since he started this thread!!!!

What time is it there OP?

UTC it's 17:54

Few things have happened, internet crapped itself over Canada so I asked whatsup and the staff were clueless yet amazingly helpful. They suggested shutting down browser and re logging in (something I suggest a lot in my day job) -

Back online, now admittedly need to not drink any more wine since i gotta go on route 101 later.

I don't think sleep is on the cards at this point.

cloud493 · 23-04-2014 5:58pm

Are you not bored out of your mind?

MS.ing · 23-04-2014 6:03pm

listen to the noise of the engine, if you stopped noticing it after a few hours, its back. your welcome

Peregrine · 23-04-2014 6:05pm

MS.ing wrote: »

listen to the noise of the engine, if you stopped noticing it after a few hours, its back. your welcome

I like the noise of the engines

NSAman · 23-04-2014 6:06pm

digitalninja wrote: »

Yizzer hilarious, t's 10 yoyo for an hour or 20 yoyo for 24 hrs, I bought 24hr. - I'm going to SFO. I don't think reddit gives a **** about aerlingus stuff but thought you might...

It costs nothing!! each time I have flown transatlantic they pass around a card...you paid for it?? OH MY!!!

THAT MEANS YOU ARE IN ECONOMY!!! *ewwwwww*

SEPT 23 1989 · 23-04-2014 6:08pm

Nemeses · 23-04-2014 6:10pm

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpatdRd2LGk

VRRROOOOMMMM

etc.

vicwatson · 23-04-2014 6:14pm

digitalninja wrote: »

actually they have power in the seats, and im in economy. NTB!

I know you fecker move off my side of the seat will ya FFS, you're taking up all the space !!

vicwatson · 23-04-2014 6:17pm

Tell me op, it's 20€ for 24 hours right? is that 24 hours of access ? in other words for that €20.00 will you have access on the way home too ??? Either way it's a great deal

MS.ing · 23-04-2014 6:20pm

cowboyjoe wrote: »

My mrs is on that flight texting me via wattsapp...she went for the fillet steak and Côte dû rhône...fyi!

shag this guys mrs while at the same time joining mile high club on boards

Peregrine · 23-04-2014 6:20pm

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

Airbus ground proximity warning system calls you a retard when you're about to touch down

Okay, it may be telling you to retard the throttles..

23-04-2014 6:26pm

Chucken wrote: »

Aren't planes amazing though! The OP is over Canada and I'm still sitting in my kitchen since he started this thread!!!!

What time is it there OP?

Yea there is something very exciting about reading posts from way up there:).Thanks for getting in touch!

randy hickey · 23-04-2014 6:35pm

OP, just as you come in for landing, play this really loud:

It's actually for an A320, but they'll be to busy screaming/praying to notice the difference.

mlumley · 23-04-2014 6:36pm

digitalninja wrote: »

i like using them, there's that cool suction noise.

You just like the suctin.:o

keano_afc · 23-04-2014 8:10pm

He must have gone for a kip. Cant blame him. Flight is over Idaho at the moment if anyone is still tracking.

Tenger · 23-04-2014 8:16pm

dm09 wrote: »

.....Nah but seriously op, In-flight WiFi on flights has been around for about 5 years now, aint no thang. Norwegian AIR have been offering it for free since 2011

Transatlantic Wi-Fi is less than 2 years old. EI were the second European airline to get it, Lufthansa actually had it in service just before them. Norwegian only offer Wi-Fi on their European services, similar with the US carriers....Wi-Fi domestically. US airlines are starting to roll out international Wi-Fi over the last 12 months.

digitalninja · 23-04-2014 8:38pm

vicwatson wrote: »

Tell me op, it's 20€ for 24 hours right? is that 24 hours of access ? in other words for that €20.00 will you have access on the way home too ??? Either way it's a great deal

unlikely although will update in a week.
I got some shuteye! (yes the wine helped) No more though since landing soon.

digitalninja · 23-04-2014 8:40pm

keano_afc wrote: »

He must have gone for a kip. Cant blame him. Flight is over Idaho at the moment if anyone is still tracking.

did have a kip, amazingly, now i'm ready for the day in SFO - even if i will be a bit of a mongo.

Lenin Skynard · 23-04-2014 8:43pm

Any daycent hostesses to gawp at?

digitalninja · 23-04-2014 8:45pm

Tenger wrote: »

Transatlantic Wi-Fi is less than 2 years old. EI were the second European airline to get it, Lufthansa actually had it in service just before them. Norwegian only offer Wi-Fi on their European services, similar with the US carriers....Wi-Fi domestically. US airlines are starting to roll out international Wi-Fi over the last 12 months.

Thank you! nothing worse than arguing over silly little things, in other news when i woke up cabin crew were awesome in making me some hot coffee and even gave me a big 1ltr of tipp water.

Awesome job by the cabin crew on this flight.

digitalninja · 23-04-2014 8:53pm

Lenin Skynard wrote: »

Any daycent hostesses to gawp at?

don't be sexist.

the_monkey · 23-04-2014 8:54pm

have a look at this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHduB-knlt0

Great doc tho ...

Fred Swanson · 23-04-2014 9:01pm

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On a transatlantic Aer Lingus flight using their new inflight WiFi AMA

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