By CHRIS WALSH, Scripps Howard News Service

Airlines have been touting the possibility of in-flight Internet access for, oh, seemingly forever now.
But chances are that even the most well-traveled fliers haven't had the opportunity to update their Facebook pages or surf YouTube at 30,000 feet, at least on a U.S. carrier.

Frontier Airlines invited travelers to take part in its "Super Roll" promotion, while Southwest Airlines encouraged America to fly with its "Yes You Can" deals.
United Airlines aimed directly at the ski crowd, while JetBlue targeted fliers looking for warmer climes.

Grandma keeps asking when you'll arrive for Thanksgiving.The in-laws are already preparing the basement bedroom for your visit this Christmas. And your buddies are gearing up for New Year's Eve debauchery in Las Vegas.But you haven't booked your airline tickets yet.

Maybe it's the sand volleyball court in the parking lot or the snow cone machine that several employees set up near the lobby on a recent afternoon.Perhaps it's the summer deck parties -- complete with $1.50 beers, snacks and sometimes even live music -- or the casual dress code, where even top executives opt for short-sleeve shirts over suits.