Japanese airlines regret Boeing snapping Internet connection

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TOKYO (AFP) — Japan's two major airlines have expressed regret after US giant Boeing pulled the plug on in-flight Internet service, which had been a hit mostly with Asian carriers.

"We are disappointed to hear about the forthcoming cessation of Connexion by Boeing's in-flight Internet and e-mail service, as it was well received and enjoyed by customers," All Nippon Airways spokesman Rob Henderson told AFP Monday.

He said 2,400 passengers used the unique service in July, an average of 15 customers per flight, with about 30 passengers surfing on flights to North America.

A spokesman for Japan Airlines, Asia's largest carrier, said separately that the company was "disappointed" by the Boeing decision.

"We have conducted a basic survey of people who have...