In-Flight Net Access Takes Off With American Airlines

Starting today American Airlines is offering Internet access on its flights using Aircell's Gogo service.

According to Aircell in-flight Net access will first be "tested" on American Airlines' 15 Boeing 767-200 on flights longer than three hours and will cost passengers $12.95. AA routes to get internet access will be New York and San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles, and New York and Miami. Testing will occur over the next three to six months, and if all goes well then AA will begin rolling out the service on more flights.

Earlier this month Delta announced that it would also be implementing Aircell's Gogo service on its flights beginning this fall. Delta's pricing plan is similar to AA' with a flat rate of $12.95 for flights over three hours. There will also be a flat rate of $9.95 for flights less than three hours. AA has not yet to make an announcement for a lower fee for Internet access on flights less than three hours. I don't think it too far a stretch to guess AA will have a similar pricing.

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