Emirates launches in-flight calling

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Originally Posted by petkow

I really wonder if in-flight GSM calling is going to be the big hit that some are predicting, especially as it is likely to incurr high costs and possibly even the wrath of fellow passengers!

For me it would be like high priced roaming on cruise ships. I'd forward all my calls to voicemail and leave a message asking callers to either send me a SMS or just wait until I land. It's a very high priced call but incoming SMS would still be a cheap way to stay in touch.