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SteveW · 06-25-2008, 12:53 PM

E-mail with your peanuts? Airline tests in-flight Web access

DALLAS, Texas (AP) -- American Airlines says customers will be able to test in-flight Internet access on two flights beginning Wednesday, with broader service expected to begin in the following couple of weeks.

Facing record high fuel prices, airlines are looking at entertainment and information services as ways to make a few more bucks per passenger.

American plans to charge $9.95 to $12.95 for Internet service, depending on flight length.

The test with technology partner Aircell LLC will begin on one flight from New York's Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles and one return flight, said Doug Backelin, American's manager of in-flight technology. The test service will be free, he said.

The airline would not say on which flights it would conduct the test.

American is among several companies preparing to offer in-air Internet service.

Aircell is also working with Virgin America, and JetBlue Airways Corp. started testing free e-mail, instant-messaging and some Amazon.com services aboard one of its planes in December.

The airline will begin charging for Internet service soon on its Boeing 767-200 jets that fly from New York to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Miami.

Passengers will be able to use e-mail and instant messaging and to download video and connect to secure networks on notebook computers or other wireless devices such as smart phones through three wireless access points on the plane, said Dave Bijur, an Aircell executive.

Bijur said Aircell's networks can handle a planeload of Web surfers.

Besides the paid service, passengers will be able to connect free to American's Web site, Frommer's travel guides and limited news headlines, Backelin said.

American won't filter any Internet content. Backelin said attempts to block pornography, for instance, could disrupt legitimate Web sites.

"We already have policies and procedures to deal with inappropriate material that people bring on board, including magazines and DVDs," he said, adding it will be up to flight attendants to enforce online protocol.

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SmArTeStChIlD421 · 06-25-2008, 1:18 PM

and what would be the network medium......how would the internet leave the plane?? satellite????

WumpusVA · 06-25-2008, 7:01 PM

This is great news! I long for the day I can use internet when i'm on the plane.

T Sizzles · 06-25-2008, 8:02 PM

So $299 for my ticket, $15 for having one bag and another $10 for WiFi? I love nickel-and-diming.

Please, block VoIP applications. The last thing I want to listen to is someone telling their life story over the phone while I'm stuck on a plane.

WiFi on planes is great. Cell phones and VoIP, not so great.

bobolito · 06-25-2008, 10:41 PM

I thought the FCC had blocked use of cell phones in airplanes... When did the FCC change its mind?

bobolito · 06-25-2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SmArTeStChIlD421

and what would be the network medium......how would the internet leave the plane?? satellite????

I think this will answer your question:

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....connects to a series of air-to-ground terrestrial towers using a version of EVDO Rev A technology. gogo is run by Aircell. If it works, maybe it'll be on all flights someday.

Use Wi-Fi on Select American Flights to/from JFK - Gearlog

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Originally Posted by T Sizzles

So $299 for my ticket, $15 for having one bag and another $10 for WiFi? I love nickel-and-diming.

Please, block VoIP applications. The last thing I want to listen to is someone telling their life story over the phone while I'm stuck on a plane.

WiFi on planes is great. Cell phones and VoIP, not so great.

This should answer your prayers....

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...Passengers can use it for unfiltered Web surfing and email, but not VoIP, which probably wouldn't work well anyway....

Mobile Mike · 06-26-2008, 4:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T Sizzles

So $299 for my ticket, $15 for having one bag and another $10 for WiFi? I love nickel-and-diming.

Yeah, you aren't kidding! I think I'll survive without internet access on a plane for a few hours...Heck, an iPod makes a great in-flight entertainment device...

SmArTeStChIlD421 · 06-26-2008, 10:43 AM

i think VoIP would essentially hog the data stream for everyone else and deter quality so even if this wasn't about annoyance to the customers it would....just be.....about.......annoynace to the customers......ironic really

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