[SatNews] This allows for pay-as-you-go Internet access when flying...

Satcom Direct has developed SkyTicket, a product for aircraft operators that allows passengers to pay directly for Internet data usage in-flight. SkyTicket can be used by any aircraft operator, including Part 135 charter operators, fractional operators and business aircraft. To use SkyTicket, passengers enter any URL in a computer browser and are re-directed to a log-in page. Those with an existing SkyTicket account can enter the account email and password to log in or create an account while on the aircraft. Once logged in, passengers enter their method of payment and pick a package of time or block of usage, determined by the satellite network and the hardware on the aircraft. Passengers receive receipts via email showing the amount charged to their credit card. Passengers can view their usage amount while logged in and are notified when their package balance is running low. They can then purchase another package if they have not signed up for auto-renewal. If passengers do not use the entire purchased package, they have one year to use the remaining balance.SkyTicket is secure and PCI compliant. Credit card and payment information is sent directly to the credit card merchant and is not stored in the system.

SkyTicket currently works with Inmarsat and Yonder hardware with functionality on multiple other hardware platforms coming in the near future. SkyTicket will be shown in Satcom Direct's booth (#N5111) at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Annual Meeting & Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 10-12 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.