• Will my flight have onboard wi-fi?

AA provides Gogo Inflight Internet service on all 767-200 (762) aircraft, select MD-80 aircraft, and select 737-800 (38D) aircraft. Additional installations on MD-80, 38D, and domestic 757-200 (752) aircraft are continuing through 2012. The AA Wi-Fi Widget can be used to determine whether or not the service is expected to be available on a given flight, but only up to 24 hours prior to departure, and subject to equipment changes. Gogo service is based on cellular towers and is only available in the continental U.S.

Pricing is listed on AA.com and varies by flight distance and wi-fi device type. 30-Day passes were previously available, but Gogo now offers only Gogo Unlimited and AA Traveler Pass plans that automatically renew each month and can only be cancelled 7 days prior to the next renewal. Note that Gogo’s 24-hour pass is NOT valid on AA flights, although this is not clearly stated on the Gogo website.

Gogo blocks VOIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) services and AA prohibits voice calls in flight. However, the block can be circumvented using a VPN connection if one wants to listen in on a conference call.

Wiki: Inflight Wi-Fi Service
AA.com: Inflight Wifi on American Airlines | Wi-Fi Widget
FT: Gogo Inflight wifi discounts

FT: American’s Gogo wifi beginning July 2008 (consolidated)
FT: Gogo Inflight wifi rolling out on MD-80 aircraft (May 2009-)
FT: Gogo Inflight wifi expanding to domestic 752 and additional MD-80 Aircraft (May 2011-)
FT: Gogo monthly pass auto-renewal policy issues