Continental to Offer Live TV and Wi-Fi Services on Some Domestic Flights

Continental Airlines will offer live, inflight satellite-based television and Wi-Fi services from LiveTV on its "new generation aircraft" operating within the continental U.S. beginning in January 2009.

Under its agreement with LiveTV, Continental passengers on its B-737-700s, 800s, 900s and B-757-300s will have access to 36 channels of television programming provided by DIRECTV.

Continental will offer complimentary TV to all first-class customers; economy-class passengers will be able to access the system by paying a $6 access fee.

In addition, Continental will offer complimentary Wi-Fi connectivity services allowing customers to access email and instant messaging subject to LiveTV being able to offer the service, which is still in the testing phase.  01-30-2008.

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