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Are airlines contemplating free wireless access in the air?

There's speculation in the blogosphere, fueled by an AP report, that free WiFi might be coming soon. If it does, it will be the first free benefit in several years. As has been discuees here and eslwhere, add-on fees for what was once free have mushroomed in the last three years. Fees are now charged for food, checked bags, a preferred seat, blanket and pillow and on Spirit carry-on bags intended for the overhead to all but elite fliers, adding tens of millions of dollars to airlines' coffers.

Passengers seem to be drawing the line at paying for inflight wireless Internet connections, which are available on some flights for $4-$13. It seems that many are unwilling to pay for what is available for free on land, including at an increasing number of airports. According to the AP report, "Airlines have offered promotions, including some free service, to draw attention to their Wi-Fi. But experts say only about 10 percent of passengers on Web-enabled flights have taken advantage." United Airlines, for instance, offered free WiFi to transcontinenal passengers late last year.

The piece also quoted airline technology consultant Michael Planey as believing that "Wi-Fi will be free as early as mid-2011. But if airlines want to go that route, there's a catch: They still have to compensate the service provider, such as Aircell, whose Gogo Inflight Internet serves every major airline except Southwest."

Again according to the AP report, Planey thinks airlines airlines have a few options to cover the costs:

•Getting big companies like Google or Verizon to sponsor free Internet service. Those providers would make money through advertisements.
•Pay for some part of the service themselves and then use it to cut costs. For example, a flight attendant could use the inflight Wi-Fi to connect with reservations at the terminal and make new arrangements for passengers who missed a connecting flight.
•Airlines could arrange ways to get a commission when travelers buy things online.

Some experts feel that the discount carriers that already promote their policies of giving passengers more for less (e.g., AirTrans, JetBlue and Southwest), will be the first to offer free WiFi.

Situated in the northwestern part of India, Rajasthan the royal state of India as it is known is visited by tourists from all over the world. It is one of the most beautiful and captivating state in the country. It is dotted with eye catching monuments, forts, palaces and havellis which have preserved the state’s grandeur, glory and past in a much better way. The state is endowed the wonderful tourism, which have even claimed national and international tourism awards. Every year quite in a large number tourist from all over the world visit Rajasthan to explore its captivating beauty of monuments and royal charm. Come once and it is sure you will have out of the world experience to cherish the Rajasthan tours throughout your lifetime.

Rajasthan is wholly dominated by the beauty of the elegant palaces, grand havellis, invincible forts and terrific temples. Along with this wildlife of Rajasthan also contribute immensely in the boom of Rajasthan tourism. Well this royal state of India has something for everyone. You can choose to enjoy your vacation exploring and visit all the astonishing monuments that display the great art and culture of the erstwhile rulers. You can enjoy the scenic beauty of Mount Abu the only hill station in the state of Rajasthan or else you can date with the wild best in their natural kingdom. You can take part in the colorful fairs and festivals of the Rajasthan that are celebrated with each change of seasons. Visit to any cities in the state and you will love to stay and enjoy the days exploring the astounding attractions that appeals tourists and travelers from all over the world. Each cities of Rajasthan has their own glorious past and tourist attractions quite different and captivating. Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Pushkar, Kota, Chittourgarh, Ajmer, Jaisalmer and several other cities are in Rajasthan that are visited by tourists all the year round.

Visit to any city in Rajasthan you will find them amazingly beautiful and fascinating. You will come across myriad eye catching forts, elegant palaces and terrific temples. Jantar Mantar, Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, City Palace, Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon Ki Haveli, Nathmalji Ki Haveli, Ummaid Bhavan Palace, Mehrangarh Fort, Jashwant Thada, Osiyan Temple, City Palace Udaipur, Jag Mandir, Moti Magri, Junagarh Fort, Laxmi Niwas Palace, Lalgarh Palace, Laxmi Nath Temple, Brahma Temple, , The Dargah Sharif, Taragarh Fort, The Nasiyan, Rana Kumbah’s Palace, Rani Padmini’s Palace, Jaisalmer Fort, Junagarh Fort, Mehrangarh Fort, Sajjangarh Fort, etc are some of the most admired and visited monuments of Rajasthan by domestic and international tourists.

Well talking about the Rajasthan, the wildlife of the state also appeal wildlife lovers and adventure seekers from all over the world. It is heaven for the wide spectrum of varied wildlife. In this state there are several wildlife parks and sanctuaries and each one of them have their own significance. Wildlife Park like Sariska and Ranthambhore are known for conserving while Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is known for housing several astonishing species of Birds. In Desert National Park you can see several desert animals and creatures. Visitors can enjoy the morning and evening jeep safari, elephant safari, camel safari and sometimes also horse safari. As you go inside the park you will see varied species of wildlife animals and birds in their natural home.

Well, if you are planning to visit Rajasthan you are most welcome. You can book you travel package from any one of the tour operators offering several packages for tours in Rajasthan. Book any one of your choice and enjoy the tour in Rajasthan in a delightful and memorable way.