American Airlines to Test In-Flight Wi-Fi

Aug 2nd, 2007 | By Jared Blank

Give American Airlines some credit here: The carrier says that they will test on-board wi-fi on its 767-200s beginning next year. The CEO of the company providing the technology (AirCell) says that airlines can break even if they charge $10 to use it. Not too shabby…

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Anthony August 2nd, 2007 3:21 pm :
It seems that American Airlines really decided to shape up and listen to what fliers wanted. Between looking at offering wifi and improving its whole customer service program, perhaps there is hope for AA yet!
charlie August 3rd, 2007 7:11 pm :
Yeah, I just wish they would bring back More Room in Coach…..
vacationist August 4th, 2007 10:53 pm :
American Airline is the worst airline I’ve tried. Airplane sucks. plane airconditioning not working. check-in agent during cancelled flight is very unprofesional. Rude. No matter what they put in as an add on, I would still not fly American Airline. We got dehydrated during the flight.
tseliot August 7th, 2007 2:37 pm :
Well vacationist, lots of times the worst airlines are the ones with the most incentive and will to improve. Let’s hope AA has turned over a new leaf?

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