from Jaunted

American Airlines will test its in-flight WiFi system tomorrow on a round-trip between JFK and LAX. We’re hearing that wireless for the rest of American’s 15-plane 767-200 fleet is ready to go. In other words, if this test is a success, they’ll flip the “on” switch.

The carrier is using Aircell technology that’ll be available under the Gogo brand name. Pricing will be what the company announced in March: $13 for longer flights, $10 for shorter flights. On Wednesday, though, access will be free.

Currently the only other in-air wireless is from JetBlue, which only has limited internet access on one plane, BetaBlue. Virgin America is slated to start up Aircell WiFi sometime this year, too.

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