US Airways introduces inflight web access

US Airways has confirmed that its inflight internet product was launched on five of its Airbus A321 aircraft yesterday (March 29th).

The Gogo Inflight Internet service is set to be extended to all 51 of the carrier's A321 planes by June 1st.

Provided by Aircell, the technology allows users to surf the web, access email accounts, log in to corporate networks and enjoy online entertainment during their flight.

When the plane reaches an altitude of 10,000 feet, passengers will be informed that they can switch on their laptops and Wi-Fi-enabled devices to use the service.

Customers can then create a profile and pay for their session using a credit card.

Andrew Nocella, US Airways' senior vice-president of marketing and planning, said: "Gogo fits in perfectly with our business model by offering more choices in flight.

"Our customers are able to be more productive with their time and have new ways to stay entertained in the air."

The airline has hubs in Charlotte, Philadelphia and Phoenix and operates more than 3,000 daily flights to destinations across the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe and other regions.

Posted by Andrew, 30 March 2010 17:12

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