Originally Posted by
zman
They are NOT even spending $ to have GOGO put on the new 738's from the factory, never mind PVE or even XM/Sirrus.
This is the part I have a hard time comprehending. Why NOT install Gogo on the 738s rather than on the MD-80s they are trying to phase out? Why spend $ on Gogo for MD-80s and not spend $ on Gogo for 738s which are clearly going to become AA's main workforce
738s have longer ranges capable of transcons and the newer 738NGs even have AC power ports and laptop slots in the seats. Having inflight internet beats any VPE or IFE out there because the laptop owner has personal freedom to view whatever he/she. In a sense, Gogo is the real AVOD as it allows the passenger to watch youtube videos, download songs off of iTunes, watch TiVo recorded back home, etc. etc. Plus it's less of a hassle to install, and the cost savings are tremendous compared to frequent updates and maintainance required for IFE systems.
Plus laptop, heck even netbook screens are clearer, brighter, and more crispier than the old active matrix style 4:3 screens that are installed in the seatbacks.