GOOGLES GIVES FLYERS A XMAS GIFT

By M.S.Welles

Between November 16th and January 15th Google is providing free Wi-Fi services to flyers at 47 airports and on Virgin America flights.

Frequently stuck at airports due to delays after arriving two hours in advance to fulfill security requirements, travelers with waiting time on their hands pass up the opportunity to check email or do work on the laptops because the Wi-Fi charges they're asked to pay, via credit card, are high.

Although they didn't explain the holiday gesture, it's bound to create warm feelings by travelers for Google. Free Wi-Fi will be convenient and with the economy being in the doldrums, savings will be welcomed.

In exchange for the free Wi-Fi, Google will take contributions which will then be given to a variety of charities.