American Airlines will be offering in-plane wifi throughout its mainline fleet. It will be deploying new satellite-based internet access to over 700 aircraft, most of which fly domestic routes. Passengers will either have one of two connection systems -- the first bing Gogo 2Ku, and the second being ViaSat Ka.
Both of the in-plane wifi options will provide a better connection than gound solutions, which were previously in use. The airline started using satellite broadband wifi for its widebody aircraft approximately a year ago.
American Airlines will also offer power outlets to each seat for its mainline, as well as two-class regional fleets. Tablet holders will also be added to American Airlines' narrowbody fleet. The company is looking to integrate technology to provide better inflight entertainment to its passengers.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- In-plane Wifi
- The trend of in-plane wifi systems installation to domestic flights which provide better internet connection than ground solutions.
- Satellite-based Internet Access
- The trend of using satellite-based internet access on commercial planes, providing better internet connectivity to passengers, particularly on domestic flights.
- Integrating Technology for Better Inflight Experience
- The trend of integrating technology into inflight entertainment system, providing a better inflight experience for passengers.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Commercial Airline
- Commercial airlines can take advantage of the trend to integrate technology and improve their inflight entertainment systems, providing better customer satisfaction.
- Inflight Entertainment
- Inflight entertainment industry can leverage the trend of integrating technology to provide better entertainment options for passengers, such as in-seat tablets and high-speed internet access.
- Satellite Broadband
- Satellite broadband industry can offer their services to commercial airlines that are looking to provide high-speed internet access to their passengers on domestic flights.
