Internet May Be Key to Helping Sagging Airline Business

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Airlines suffering from the general economic downturn may be looking for new ways to boost business and lure more customers. Some are turning to the Internet for help.Business travelers who complain about being out of touch on long flights may find that is no longer a problem. New technology now allows passengers to send and receive e-mail and surf the internet 10,000 meters above the ground.Peter Lemme is the Chief Technology Officer at Tenzing Communications. The Seattle-based company has produced a messaging system that will let airline passengers access their e-mails back home. All passengers will have to do is connect a laptop to the in-flight telephone system either a seat-back phone or a special plug in the arm rest.