Whether you’re in Singapore, Stockholm or Seattle, people expect to be able to reach you, virtually 24/7. The only escape (and one I cherished) was on a flight – especially a long one like the 17 ½ hour nonstop from Singapore to Newark. I loved not having access to my phone or Wi-Fi – for the first few hours, that is.

For better or worse, many airlines are now offering inflight Wi-Fi, connecting us to the world below -- even if we don't want it. Here is a list of airlines offering the service, as well as links to far more details on what individual airlines offer, costs, etc.