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American to pilot in-flight Wi-Fi in 2008
In 2008, American Airlines will begin testing the use of high-speed broadband internet access on its Boeing 767-200s during transcontinental U.S. flights. American is the first U.S. carrier to test this capability, through an agreement with technology provider AirCell LLC.
The wireless internet access will be available for laptops and personal devices via an antenna on the plane that reaches its signal from a ground network. It will operate at DSL-like speed and will also include VPN and e-mail access.
Prices will vary between classes of airline service, but a single session will likely cost about $10 USD. American may decide to expand the service to the rest of its fleet, depending on the success of the pilot program.
Sources: The Denver Post, The Seattle Times
