American Airlines will begin offering high-speed, in-flight Internet access on select airplanes next year, the company announced Thursday. Through an agreement with AirCell, the airline will provide on a test basis high-speed broadband connectivity on its Boeing 767-200 aircraft, which fly primarily transcontinental routes, the company said. Passengers who sign up for the service, available for a fee, will have access to a high-speed Internet connection, virtual private network and e-mail capabilities through WiFi-enabled laptops and PDAs.
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AA to Lure Business Travelers With Whiff of WiFi
Posted by: Katherine Noyes August 2, 2007 02:46 PMAmerican Airlines will begin offering high-speed, in-flight Internet access on select airplanes next year, the company announced Thursday. Through an agreement with AirCell, the airline will provide on a test basis high-speed broadband connectivity on its Boeing 767-200 aircraft, which fly primarily transcontinental routes, the company said. Passengers who sign up for the service, available for a fee, will have access to a high-speed Internet connection, virtual private network and e-mail capabilities through WiFi-enabled laptops and PDAs.