Now this would have been nice on that 8 hour flight back in August - American Airlines are set to lead the way with free in-flight Wi-Fi starting next year [via Crunchgear].

Starting next year, transcontinental 767-200s will be equipped with Wi-Fi and broadband access via Aircell, who has a similar deal in place with Virgin Airlines.

So that’s my airline choices decided for the next year or so then…