Wow, An Internet-Friendly Airport!

When you fly these days, it’s the little things that make things a less aggravating – the check-in person who’s happy and efficient, decent coffee, a flight that leaves on time, and an in-flight entertainment system with movies that don’t suck.

Coming back from Finland today, I was pleasantly surprised – no, make that very surprised – to discover how Helsinki International Airport has enthusiastically embraced the idea of offering free Internet access to passengers.

On top of that, there are designated places with power outlets to use a laptop. It’s a far cry from North American airports where Boingo is happy to give you access for $9.95/day, and power outlets are few and far between.

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  1. Posted November 19, 2009 at 6:09 am | Permalink

    I had a similar experience in the Chicago Hyatt recently. You would think a hotel like that would charge you a little more on the room rate and not chisel you with a daily internet charge. It's 2009!

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