Skype Sponsors Free Wi-Fi In More Than 60 U.S. Airports During The Holidays
Flying home for the holidays and navigating through crowded airports — or facing flight delays, as is often the case — may be a hair less dreadful this year. Skype announced recently that it is sponsoring free Wi-Fi in more than 60 U.S. airports from December 21st until December 27th. To activate the service, simply follow these directions:
- Sign in to Skype.
- Go to Tools > Options... > Skype WiFi Access.
- Tick Enable Skype WiFi Access.
- Connect to a WiFi public hotspot.
- In the Skype menu bar, click Tools > Skype WiFi Access.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to select and join a compatible public WiFi network.
Skype's full press release, which includes a list of every airport where free Wi-Fi will be available, follows after the break.
Make Meaningful Connections on the Go this Holiday Season with SkypeSkype Offers free WiFi to Travelers in over 60 U.S. Airports December 21st thru December 27thPALO ALTO, CA – DECEMBER 19, 2011 - Skype encourages people everywhere to stay in touch with friends and family near and far, even while on the go. To make this easier, Skype is offering free WiFi in select airports across the U.S. from December 21st thru December 27th to help travelers stay connected even while they are on the road."The holidays are all about connecting with those that you love" says Linda Summers, Skype Marketing. "Skype is helping people maintain these meaningful connections this holiday season from wherever they may be. A voice or video call via Skype when you can't be together for the holidays is the next best thing to being there."Travelers passing through or delayed in over 60 airports across the country will be able to log-on to Skype Wi-Fi and connect with a loved one via a video or voice call for free. Skype WiFi is available to travelers on PCs, Macs and iPhones.Skype WiFi is a great way for people to browse the internet at over one million public WiFi hotspots around the world. You can use Skype Credit as payment so there is no need to buy a day-pass from another service provider. If you've downloaded Skype on your computer or iOS device Skype WiFi is easy to use:
- Sign in to Skype.
- Go to Tools > Options... > Skype WiFi Access.
- Tick Enable Skype WiFi Access.
- Connect to a WiFi public hotspot.
- In the Skype menu bar, click Tools > Skype WiFi Access.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to select and join a compatible public WiFi network.
From December 21st thru December 27th free Skype WiFi will be available in the following airports:ALB - Albany International AirportASE - Aspen-Pitkin County AirportATL - Atlanta International AirportAUS - Austin-Bergstrom International AirportAZO - Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International AirportBIL - Billings Logan International AirportBHM - Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International AirportBNA - Nashville International AirportBOS - Boston International AirportBUF - Buffalo Niagara International AirportBUR - Bob Hope Airport BurbankBWI - Baltimore/Washington International AirportCWA - Central Wisconsin Airport DEN - Denver Int'l Airport – Concourse B MezzanineDRO - Durango La Plata County AirportDSM - Des Moines International AirportDTW - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County AirportELP - El Paso International AirportEWR - Newark Liberty International AirportGEG - Spokane AirportGRR - Gerald R. Ford International AirportGSO - Piedmont Triad International AirportHOU - Houston William P Hobby Airport IAH - George Bush Intercontinental/Houston AirportIND - Indianapolis International AirportJAC - Jackson Hole AirportJFK - John F. Kennedy International AirportJNU - Juneau International AirportLGA - LaGuardia International Airport – Central TerminalMBS - MBS International Airport Terminal 1MDW - Chicago Midway AirportMEM - Memphis International AirportMIA - Miami International AirportMKE - General Mitchell International Airport (Milwaukee)MRY - Monterey Peninsula AirportMSP - Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport – Lindbergh TerminalOKC - Oklahoma City Will Rogers World AirportOMA - Eppley Airfield Omaha Int'l AirportORD - Chicago O'Hare International AirportORF - Norfolk International AirportPHF - Newport News/Williamsburg International AirportPVD - T F Green International AirportPWM - Portland International AirportSBN - South Bend Regional AirportSCF - Scottsdale AirportSDF - Louisville International AirportSFO - San Francisco International AirportSMF - Sacramento International AirportSTL - Lambert St. Louis International AirportSWF - Stewart International AirportTOL - Toledo Express AirportTVC - Traverse City/Cherry Capital Airport