Southwest Extends TV Flies Free Offer Through 2014: Dish and Southwest announced they are extending their partnership and the TV Flies Free promotion through December 31, 2014. DISH will provide Southwest customers using iOS, Android and most other Internet-ready devices free access to nearly 20 live TV channels and up to 75 on-demand shows on the airlines nearly 440 Wi-Fi-enabled aircraft. Onboard access to live TV, on-demand programming and Wi-Fi connectivity is delivered by Southwests satellite-based inflight entertainment and connectivity partner, Row 44, a subsidiary of Global Eagle Entertainment, Inc. Since the FAA changed its rules regarding personal electronic device usage, mobile video viewing on Southwest Airlines flights has increased more than 20%. Once onboard a Wi-Fi- equipped plane, Southwest customers can connect to the Wi-Fi network and launch their Internet browser to be directed to the Southwest Airlines Entertainment Portal. From there, passengers can access live TV and on-demand programs free of charge, compliments of DISH.
Posted on: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 16:46:30 +0000
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