Virgin America's Wi-Fi in the sky

Set to launch its in-flight Wi-Fi service this week, Virgin America offered a demonstration flight on Saturday. CNET was invited along.

Here, a reception at the gate precedes the flight out of San Francisco International Airport.

Virgin America partnered with YouTube for the demonstration flight.

Virgin America CEO David Cush offers opening remarks.

Flight attendants welcome us aboard.

The Airbus A320 is otherwise known as "My other ride is a spaceship."

Bloggers and Internet users hold up their laptops on request.

As the sun sets over a cloud-covered Pacific Ocean, we turn for home.