Brazil's Gol woos business fliers with rare onboard Wi-Fi
Upgrade is part of airline's effort to snag more of the country's dwindling band of corporate passengers
Sao Paulo
AS Brazil's deepening recession keeps many business fliers at home, discount airline Gol is trying to grab market share with a rare amenity in Latin America: Wi-Fi.
Taking a domestic flight in Brazil means having to forgo checking e-mail, long after Internet access became standard on all major US carriers for most trips. For busy executives, even the 45-minute hop between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro can be excruciating when forced offline.
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