It seems like there are Wi-Fi hotspots literally everywhere these days. You can connect to the net at restaurants, banks, office buildings and, in many places, public transportation. But what about airplanes?

A few years ago, boarding a commercial airliner meant cutting yourself off from the rest of the world – communications wise. Now, more and more airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi. You might be thrilled, but it turns out there are people who beg to differ. So, what’s up? Is inflight Wi-Fi a bad thing? And how do planes get the Internet from 35,000 feet above the ground?

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TIMESTAMPS:
Satellite-based systems 0:41
Ground-based systems 1:14
So what about safety? 3:02
How to keep yourself busy during your flight:
- Play a game 4:37
- Edit content for your social media 5:33
- Organize your laptop 6:05
- Listen to a podcast 6:27
- Write a journal 6:51
- Do some last-minute organization 7:22
- Treat yourself to some skincare 7:50

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SUMMARY:
- About ten years ago, when the first passengers got access to the web, it was exclusively thanks to satellite-based systems.
- The best you could do was check your e-mail that only contained text – it would take longer than the actual flight to load a picture.
- Then came the ground-based systems. They work a lot like your cell phone.
- The whole plane basically becomes one huge hotspot, and an on-board router distributes the Wi-Fi signal to the passengers.
- The only problem with this type of connection is that it's only possible over land, because there are obviously no towers in the water.
- The US currently has a more developed infrastructure for both satellite and ground-based systems, so the connection you can get flying over the States is stronger and cheaper than in Europe, for example.
- Like when using any other shared network, your private or financial data could be compromised by cyber criminals.
- The equipment itself is expensive; the antenna catching the signal increases drag, causing the plane to need more fuel; and there are also engineering and maintenance costs to keep it all working.
- In case you're annoyed with the low speed, refuse to use Wi-Fi on board out of principle, or simply fly the no Wi-Fi airlines, here's a list of ideas to keep yourself busy during your flight
- You can use your off-the-grid time to edit them or create a posting plan using offline apps that let you see what the pictures will look like on your Instagram grid.
- If you're traveling with your laptop, don't miss an opportunity to clean it and organize the files you have on it.
- There are all kinds of podcasts in this world – from how to motivate yourself to be more productive, to what a journey inside a black hole would look like.
- You can also try setting some goals, creating a mind map of the person you want to become, or make a pros-and-cons list if you have some dilemma that's bugging you.
- In case you packed in a rush, go through your carry-on and rearrange it in a more organized way.
- You're not allowed to bring liquids or large bottles on board, but you can take a fiber face mask, spa gloves or a de-puffing eye mask with you. They'll make the air travel experience a little less dramatic for your skin.
- Finally, there are always the good old read a book, listen to some music, watch a movie, or chat to your neighbor options.

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