Getting free WiFi (when it isn't exactly free)

Came across a website discussing ways to work around WiFi at airports requiring you to drop $10 to use. I found it intriguing enough and thought I would share. I haven't tried it yet, but it makes sense. I think the hosting companies of wireless networks in public places will work fast to patch this up.

The premise of the work around is to exploit 303 redirects of images. If you can fake the browser into requesting an image instead of a web page, you avoid the redirect to the page requiring you to pay and viola, you have access to the internet without paying for it.

Thinking about it, this is an area of opportunity. When you are in the airport, they'll sign you up for a full day's access at any airport. Why not give a free 15 minute stint on the web so you can quickly check email. I would like the opportunity to check my emails, but don't want to pay the $10 for it.

Here's the how to: Hacking a commercial airport WLAN