United Airlines will begin offering Aircell's Gogo Wi-Fi service to customers onboard its transcontinental service
between New York and California sometime during the summer
The service will be available to United
customers traveling in all classes of service for a flat fee of $12.95.
"We are investing in products and services that are most important
to our customers, and having Wi-Fi access on board is something that
they have told us is key to making their flights more productive and
enjoyable," said Dennis Cary, senior vice president and chief customer
officer -- United Airlines.
"I can't think of a better way for Aircell to usher in 2009 as the
year of Inflight Internet than by announcing our partnership with
United," said Jack Blumenstein, Aircell president & CEO.
"Passengers love Gogo Inflight Internet service and the freedom it
gives them to be productive, connected and entertained.
Forward-thinking airlines like United are putting the power of Gogo in
their passengers' hands and reaping the revenue and customer loyalty
benefits that it brings."
Gogo will initially be available on the 13 Boeing 757 p.s. aircraft
that fly between John F. Kennedy International Airport and California's
two largest airports -- Los Angeles International Airport and San
Francisco International Airport. United and Aircell will assess
customer feedback to determine additional rollout plans.