Here’s one more reason to fly Virgin America — starting today, it’s testing out superfast WiFi on a few of its planes.
Partnering with Netflix, Virgin announced the fast WiFi as a complimentary service especially geared toward Netflix users who want to binge-watch their favorite shows in flight.
Virgin has installed ViaSat WiFi in 10 new A320 aircraft that will be rolling out through the spring of 2016, and are clearly marked with the #NetflixOnboard hashtag on the side of the planes.
Virgin air staff will alert fliers if they are also on board one of these magical planes. The new WiFi is supposed to be “8 to 10 times faster than any other onboard WiFi system,” according to Virgin.
In addition to those with devices being able to stream popular Netflix shows, Virgin will also offer House of Cards seasons 1-3 as part of its online entertainment, too. Those who aren’t subscribers to Netflix will also be able to sign up on the plane for a free 30-day trial subscription they can use in the air and on land.
Virgin and Netflix will offer the free WiFi until March 2, 2016. No word on what it will cost after, but until then, watch away.
