Gogo Inflight Wifi Rolling out on MD-80 Aircraft (May 2009-)
Apr 8, 2009, 6:13 am
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Gogo Inflight Wifi Rolling out on MD-80 Aircraft (May 2009-)
The impression I got was that some MD80's were going to roll out right away. Has that happened yet? If not does anyone know when the roll out will start?
Just curious as that is about all I fly domestically just about every week (ORD-RDU).
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MODERATOR'S NOTE
GMSK has posted a list of ship numbers of Gogo-equipped MD-80s as of 7/21/09 HERE.
Just curious as that is about all I fly domestically just about every week (ORD-RDU).
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MODERATOR'S NOTE
GMSK has posted a list of ship numbers of Gogo-equipped MD-80s as of 7/21/09 HERE.
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Apr 8, 2009, 6:40 am
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I think it IS happening, but the chances are small, a few out of 279.
AirCell has a counter on their home page, which has moved from 129 to 130 this week.
http://www.aircell.com/
They describe the process as able to be performed overnight - i.e. doesn't require a C or D check.
AirCell has a counter on their home page, which has moved from 129 to 130 this week.
http://www.aircell.com/
They describe the process as able to be performed overnight - i.e. doesn't require a C or D check.
Apr 8, 2009, 6:46 am
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May 7, 2009, 4:12 pm
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Using Go-Go right now on MD80
RDU-ORD. Works like a charm. Nice to see them on here.
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May 7, 2009, 4:26 pm
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what was the price?
May 7, 2009, 4:28 pm
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Using Go-Go
$12.99
May 7, 2009, 4:29 pm
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Was there any signage (or any brochures) in the gate waiting area? Or did you first discover your good fortune on-board?
May 7, 2009, 4:51 pm
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wow what a revenue. 12.99 for a few minutes of service on RDu to ORD......good going gogo, you are going to make a killing if this keeps up.
May 7, 2009, 5:16 pm
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$13 for about an hour ORD-RDU? Hope there's some revenue being realized to cover that.
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May 7, 2009, 6:55 pm
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Either way, short hops like these or connecting flights make their new monthly plan all the more attractive.
May 7, 2009, 7:03 pm
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"Pricing for the Gogo® service is as follows:
Long Flight Pass: $12.95 - Standard price for flights longer than 3 hours
Short Flight Pass: $9.95 - Standard price for flights 3 hours or less
Mobile Flight Pass: $7.95 - Mobile device price for flights of any length
In conjunction with the pricing options above, we're delighted to tell you that a daypass option will be coming soon, enabling you to use the service on all of your connecting flights. In all likelihood, the daypass will be available later this Spring, or early Summer."
May 7, 2009, 7:11 pm
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Using Go-Go right now on MD80
You know it was odd but I don't remember seeing any signage. I discovered it when I went to check e-mail on my Iphone and the Go-Go network popped up as a wireless connection.
After the standard boarding announcements the FA made the announcement about Go-go. The FA's kept asking me if I liked it and said that this was the first time they saw it being offered and used on the MD80.
Also, it may have been $9.99. I thought it came up as $12.99 but I could be wrong. I'll check my Amex statement to verify. The flight from RDU-ORD is usually around an hour and 40 minutes but I still liked the idea of having the access and I'm glad AA is doing this.
After the standard boarding announcements the FA made the announcement about Go-go. The FA's kept asking me if I liked it and said that this was the first time they saw it being offered and used on the MD80.
Also, it may have been $9.99. I thought it came up as $12.99 but I could be wrong. I'll check my Amex statement to verify. The flight from RDU-ORD is usually around an hour and 40 minutes but I still liked the idea of having the access and I'm glad AA is doing this.
May 7, 2009, 8:35 pm
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In conjunction with the pricing options above, we're delighted to tell you that a daypass option will be coming soon, enabling you to use the service on all of your connecting flights. In all likelihood, the daypass will be available later this Spring, or early Summer."
May 7, 2009, 8:41 pm
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Wow. $7.95 to use my iphone to catch up on emails on a flight. Im loving that. Hurry and get it on all of the planes AA! Hope they have it on my flight next week.
May 7, 2009, 8:48 pm
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I used it yesterday on AA547 ORD-PSP, one of the old TWA MD80s. It worked great. ^
FA made an announcement as we climbed thru 10K. It was $12.95 but would have been only $9 and change if I'd known the discount promotional code.
FA made an announcement as we climbed thru 10K. It was $12.95 but would have been only $9 and change if I'd known the discount promotional code.