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Hey Guys, this is my little project that keep seems to slowly be turning into a startup of sorts. Looking for some feedback on the idea, execution and thoughts

by fname 16y ago

Hey Guys, this is my little project that keep seems to slowly be turning into a startup of sorts. Looking for some feedback on the idea, execution and thoughts going forward with it. Thanks! Here was the previous discussion: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1747797 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1747797

jacquesm 16y ago
Wow, what a neat thing you have on the go there. It's a pity I don't fly much any more (and most of that was intercontinental anyway), but I can really see how this is - for a while at least - going to be useful to people. The reason why I added the 'for a while' bit is that I think that internet access is like seatbelts, airbags and power steering. First it's a luxury, then it's common and finally it is simply standard. So over time there will be a lesser requirement for this but during the transition period you'll make out handily. For an 'encore' you could try to find if there are other things that airline service can be discriminated by and add those, that might give your site more relevance in the long term. Much good luck to you! And congratulations on getting covered by TC, hopefully the rest of the Tech writing community will pick up on this news.
- fname 16y ago
  Completely agree with you. It's just a matter of time before every flight has it available. The problem now is that some people have become highly dependent on it and almost expect it to be available, or go out of their way to make sure they book a flight where they know it's available. My goal is to make that a little easier for them.
bengl3rt 16y ago
Hmm, doesn't seem to recognize codeshares... for example I am on a "United" flight in a few weeks that is operated by US Airways. As such, although most of United's fleet lacks wifi, US Airways has a decent amount of coverage. I don't know the US Airways flight number, however, since I booked it as a UA codeshare.
benmccann 16y ago
It could be nice to add luggage fees to this.

by fname 16y ago

jacquesm 16y ago

Wow, what a neat thing you have on the go there. It's a pity I don't fly much any more (and most of that was intercontinental anyway), but I can really see how this is - for a while at least - going to be useful to people. The reason why I added the 'for a while' bit is that I think that internet access is like seatbelts, airbags and power steering. First it's a luxury, then it's common and finally it is simply standard. So over time there will be a lesser requirement for this but during the transition period you'll make out handily. For an 'encore' you could try to find if there are other things that airline service can be discriminated by and add those, that might give your site more relevance in the long term. Much good luck to you! And congratulations on getting covered by TC, hopefully the rest of the Tech writing community will pick up on this news.

fname 16y ago
Completely agree with you. It's just a matter of time before every flight has it available. The problem now is that some people have become highly dependent on it and almost expect it to be available, or go out of their way to make sure they book a flight where they know it's available. My goal is to make that a little easier for them.

bengl3rt 16y ago

Hmm, doesn't seem to recognize codeshares... for example I am on a "United" flight in a few weeks that is operated by US Airways. As such, although most of United's fleet lacks wifi, US Airways has a decent amount of coverage. I don't know the US Airways flight number, however, since I booked it as a UA codeshare.

benmccann 16y ago

It could be nice to add luggage fees to this.