Plane Amazing!

Greetings Plus One readers!

I am currently typing to you from a couple thousand miles in the sky, courtesy of the fabulous folks at Virgin America, and their in-flight Internet service, known as Gogo.

And let me say this: any airline that does not promptly adopt Gogo in-flight Internet should be shut down and have their planes sold for scrap metal or action movie props. For years I have begged the Gods for a way to stay connected while flying, and finally, at last, it is here.

But just on Virgin America and SELECT other airlines from what I understand. Not even jetBlue, cheapo king of the skies offers this fabulous service.

And I ask: why? I'm sure it may cost some money to install the router or whatever it is that is tethering my laptop to a signal. But let's get with it, folks! Some of us can't bare to be disconnected from the World Wide Web even when they're showering. To ask me to shut myself down from the greater universe for a five hour flight? Ridiculous!

And sure, the wi-fi isn't FREE. It's 13 bucks. But that's more than okay with me for two reasons.

One: I have been given the gift of hilariously speedy Internet: something I've always yearned for when going airborne.

Two: it's no more expensive than some of the food I can buy via the Virgin America RED interactive system. If I HAD to choose, I would gladly elect for Gogo wi-fi than the scary sandwich only known as "The Italian" or the "Galaxy Box featuring salami and cheese". Both are just about 13 bucks. I'll stick with my Internet.

And even better? Each chair has a power supply! No more constantly staring at the battery gauge on my laptop, watching the percentage points drain like Christopher Dodd's approval ratings. I'm at full juice and on the Internet and IN THE SKY!

I used to be jealous of birds because they could fly without a plane. They are clearly now jealous of me because I can buy shit on Amazon while a flight attendant serves me Minute Maid apple juice. It's okay, I'd be jealous too.

Ooooh the flight just got bumpy. Internet remains! Spectacular.

So yes, readers, look up at the sky! I am up there! And you are reading my words. This is one small step (well, no physical step was taken...) for me, one giant leap for Virgin America's amazingness.

Thank you, Virgin America. I now love you more than I would my own children.

xoJR