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1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 36 (from laksa061)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa036.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.connexionfrance.com/news/air-france-rolls-out-free-on-board-wifi-service/743138\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.connexionfrance.com/news/air-france-rolls-out-free-on-board-wifi-service/743138\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.connexionfrance.com\/news\/air-france-rolls-out-free-on-board-wifi-service\/743138","crawl_time":1776229195,"first_indexed_time":1757577087,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,connexionfrance!www,\/news\/air-france-rolls-out-free-on-board-wifi-service\/743138 s443","src_root_hash":"4539999693521065436","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Air France partners with Starlink for free in-flight WiFi by 2026","meta_descriptions":["Discover how Air France's collaboration with Starlink brings free high-speed WiFi to passengers, enhancing in-flight connectivity and customer experience by 2026."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"All planes should have technology by end of next year\nThe airline wants close to a third of planes to have free WiFi service by end of year\nGingChen\/Shutterstock\nPassengers on several Air France flights can now use WiFi services when in the air due to an agreement between the airline and Elon Musk’s ‘Starlink’ satellite internet service. \nSo far five planes have been equipped with technology to allow users to connect to Starlink WiFi in-flight, with the airline aiming to have 30% of its fleet set up by the end of 2025. \nAll planes should have the technology in place by the end of next year, said director Anne Rigail in a post on social media\nLinkedIn\n.\nThe service will be free, but require users to sign up to the Flying Blue membership programme (the basic level comes with no charge).\nUsers can connect with their phone, tablet, or laptop to use the service, being able to stream, message, and watch live events such as sports games. \nThe move is part of a wider €1 billion investment in improving customer experience, which includes upgrades to cabins, waiting rooms, food services, and in-flight entertainment.\nStarlink used for rural internet in France\nThe French national flag carrier\nannounced last year\nit was planning to partner with Starlink to roll out the service. \nSeveral airlines offer WiFi on board, however connections can often be slow because satellites are located far above planes. \nStarlink satellites are significantly lower in orbit, making connections easier, and there are around 8,000 already in the skies. Mr Musk aims to have more than 40,000 satellites. \nThe company currently\noffers services in France at ground level\n, often aimed at people in rural areas.\nUsers need to purchase a device to install at their home, as well as sign up to a monthly subscription to connect to the internet via Starlink.","attrs_markdown":"[Jump to main content](https:\/\/www.connexionfrance.com\/news\/air-france-rolls-out-free-on-board-wifi-service\/743138#main)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.connexionfrance.com\/view-resources\/dachser2\/public\/connexionfrance\/connexion-small-logo.svg)\n\n[![Go to frontpage. 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Boilerpipe Text	All planes should have technology by end of next year The airline wants close to a third of planes to have free WiFi service by end of year GingChen/Shutterstock Passengers on several Air France flights can now use WiFi services when in the air due to an agreement between the airline and Elon Musk’s ‘Starlink’ satellite internet service. So far five planes have been equipped with technology to allow users to connect to Starlink WiFi in-flight, with the airline aiming to have 30% of its fleet set up by the end of 2025. All planes should have the technology in place by the end of next year, said director Anne Rigail in a post on social media LinkedIn . The service will be free, but require users to sign up to the Flying Blue membership programme (the basic level comes with no charge). Users can connect with their phone, tablet, or laptop to use the service, being able to stream, message, and watch live events such as sports games. The move is part of a wider €1 billion investment in improving customer experience, which includes upgrades to cabins, waiting rooms, food services, and in-flight entertainment. Starlink used for rural internet in France The French national flag carrier announced last year it was planning to partner with Starlink to roll out the service. Several airlines offer WiFi on board, however connections can often be slow because satellites are located far above planes. Starlink satellites are significantly lower in orbit, making connections easier, and there are around 8,000 already in the skies. Mr Musk aims to have more than 40,000 satellites. The company currently offers services in France at ground level , often aimed at people in rural areas. Users need to purchase a device to install at their home, as well as sign up to a monthly subscription to connect to the internet via Starlink.
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So far five planes have been equipped with technology to allow users to connect to Starlink WiFi in-flight, with the airline aiming to have 30% of its fleet set up by the end of 2025. All planes should have the technology in place by the end of next year, said director Anne Rigail in a post on social media [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/anne-rigail-50453389_notre-wifi-tr%C3%A8s-haut-d%C3%A9bit-d%C3%A9colle-cette-activity-7371044702369890304-kKzj?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAA-DvuIB1fYIIfdVZ1isiTFU0p8NyAeW1q8). The service will be free, but require users to sign up to the Flying Blue membership programme (the basic level comes with no charge). Users can connect with their phone, tablet, or laptop to use the service, being able to stream, message, and watch live events such as sports games. The move is part of a wider €1 billion investment in improving customer experience, which includes upgrades to cabins, waiting rooms, food services, and in-flight entertainment. ## Starlink used for rural internet in France The French national flag carrier [announced last year](https://www.connexionfrance.com/news/air-france-partners-with-elon-musks-starlink-to-offer-high-speed-wifi/682226) it was planning to partner with Starlink to roll out the service. Several airlines offer WiFi on board, however connections can often be slow because satellites are located far above planes. Starlink satellites are significantly lower in orbit, making connections easier, and there are around 8,000 already in the skies. Mr Musk aims to have more than 40,000 satellites. The company currently [offers services in France at ground level](https://www.connexionfrance.com/practical/is-starlink-a-good-option-for-internet-access-in-rural-france/670601), often aimed at people in rural areas. Users need to purchase a device to install at their home, as well as sign up to a monthly subscription to connect to the internet via Starlink. 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Readable Markdown	## All planes should have technology by end of next year The airline wants close to a third of planes to have free WiFi service by end of yearGingChen/Shutterstock Passengers on several Air France flights can now use WiFi services when in the air due to an agreement between the airline and Elon Musk’s ‘Starlink’ satellite internet service. So far five planes have been equipped with technology to allow users to connect to Starlink WiFi in-flight, with the airline aiming to have 30% of its fleet set up by the end of 2025. All planes should have the technology in place by the end of next year, said director Anne Rigail in a post on social media [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/anne-rigail-50453389_notre-wifi-tr%C3%A8s-haut-d%C3%A9bit-d%C3%A9colle-cette-activity-7371044702369890304-kKzj?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAA-DvuIB1fYIIfdVZ1isiTFU0p8NyAeW1q8). The service will be free, but require users to sign up to the Flying Blue membership programme (the basic level comes with no charge). Users can connect with their phone, tablet, or laptop to use the service, being able to stream, message, and watch live events such as sports games. The move is part of a wider €1 billion investment in improving customer experience, which includes upgrades to cabins, waiting rooms, food services, and in-flight entertainment. ## Starlink used for rural internet in France The French national flag carrier [announced last year](https://www.connexionfrance.com/news/air-france-partners-with-elon-musks-starlink-to-offer-high-speed-wifi/682226) it was planning to partner with Starlink to roll out the service. Several airlines offer WiFi on board, however connections can often be slow because satellites are located far above planes. Starlink satellites are significantly lower in orbit, making connections easier, and there are around 8,000 already in the skies. Mr Musk aims to have more than 40,000 satellites. The company currently [offers services in France at ground level](https://www.connexionfrance.com/practical/is-starlink-a-good-option-for-internet-access-in-rural-france/670601), often aimed at people in rural areas. Users need to purchase a device to install at their home, as well as sign up to a monthly subscription to connect to the internet via Starlink.
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