HELP DESK: AA In-Flight WiFi (Gogo, ViaSat, Panasonic)
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Jan 17, 19, 7:30 pm
#1
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LAX-HNL (AA31) Wifi?
Does this flight (on a A321 v1) still lose wifi over the water or is it good the whole time? Been at least a year since I flew out there but recall a number of times, I lost wifi after 30+ minutes over the Pacific.
Given the flight (tomorrow) is a work day, trying to prep in case I'm going to be 5 hours w/o access. Appreciate any recent knowledge. Thanks!
(FYI - I know AA shows the wifi icon but as noted above, I've seen that before and it doesn't work once you're out over the Pacific)
Given the flight (tomorrow) is a work day, trying to prep in case I'm going to be 5 hours w/o access. Appreciate any recent knowledge. Thanks!
(FYI - I know AA shows the wifi icon but as noted above, I've seen that before and it doesn't work once you're out over the Pacific)
Last edited by sm82; Jan 17, 19 at 7:53 pm
Jan 17, 19, 10:24 pm
#2
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While all A321 ETOPS aircraft have been converted to VIASAT WI-FI systems. VIASAT coverage in that portion of the world is very similar to that of ground-based GOGO. So, in short, you should prepare to drop WIFI connectivity shortly after takeoff. I recall reading not so long ago that VIASAT was testing satellites to provide coverage to that area on a limited basis (so maybe you'll get lucky) and are expected to be fully online by 2020.
Jan 17, 19, 10:49 pm
#4
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Originally Posted by enpremiere
It is indeed interesting that Viasat’s coverage, although sometimes greater than Gogo, is still somewhat limited when traveling outside of the US.
Mar 10, 19, 11:29 am
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Gogo Inflight is no longer existing?
Hi all,
When it did happen? Is Gogo Inflight no longer partners with AA? Did they change the contract? I knows they have AA Inflight WiFi. I did not know that. They has been change. So I can used wifi during my flight and also, they already have international WiFi, too.
When it did happen? Is Gogo Inflight no longer partners with AA? Did they change the contract? I knows they have AA Inflight WiFi. I did not know that. They has been change. So I can used wifi during my flight and also, they already have international WiFi, too.
Mar 10, 19, 12:05 pm
#6
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Gogo is still on some legacy aircraft. I flew on an s80 yesterday and it had Gogo. But aa is upgrading to inflight which is 100% better than Gogo. Gogo was and remains useless so I’m not disappointed to see Gogo go the way of the dodo
Mar 10, 19, 12:09 pm
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Originally Posted by Nuhusky
Gogo is still on some legacy aircraft. I flew on an s80 yesterday and it had Gogo. But aa is upgrading to inflight which is 100% better than Gogo. Gogo was and remains useless so I’m not disappointed to see Gogo go the way of the dodo
Mar 10, 19, 12:14 pm
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Originally Posted by Nuhusky
Gogo is still on some legacy aircraft. I flew on an s80 yesterday and it had Gogo. But aa is upgrading to inflight which is 100% better than Gogo. Gogo was and remains useless so I’m not disappointed to see Gogo go the way of the dodo
https://thepointsguy.com/news/state-...airlines-wifi/
The simple 'Gogo is slow' is incorrect.
Mar 10, 19, 12:43 pm
#9
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Originally Posted by 3Cforme
There are several installations of Gogo, including a speedy 2Ku service. There's Panasonic satellite, too.
https://thepointsguy.com/news/state-...airlines-wifi/
The simple 'Gogo is slow' is incorrect.
https://thepointsguy.com/news/state-...airlines-wifi/
The simple 'Gogo is slow' is incorrect.
Mar 11, 19, 2:25 pm
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I have two connecting domestic flights coming up on 738s that should both have Viasat installations.
Will I be charged for access on both flights separately or can I pay once and have access across both flights?
Will I be charged for access on both flights separately or can I pay once and have access across both flights?
Mar 13, 19, 11:59 pm
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Originally Posted by Always Flyin
I have two connecting domestic flights coming up on 738s that should both have Viasat installations.
Will I be charged for access on both flights separately or can I pay once and have access across both flights?
Will I be charged for access on both flights separately or can I pay once and have access across both flights?
Pathetic pricing system.
Mar 23, 19, 11:36 am
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WiFi on Replublic/American Eagle foight
Hello,
I’m flying American for the first time in one week’s time and I’m planning to use the WiFi on board. From what I can tell, the aircraft on my flight should have it, but I’m not sure if it’ll be ViaSat or GoGo.
I’ve heard that it can be cheaper to buy WiFi credit from these providers directly, is that still the case? It’s not so much of a thing here in Scotland.
If it’s any help, the aircraft is a Republic E175 from YYZ-LGA.
I’m flying American for the first time in one week’s time and I’m planning to use the WiFi on board. From what I can tell, the aircraft on my flight should have it, but I’m not sure if it’ll be ViaSat or GoGo.
I’ve heard that it can be cheaper to buy WiFi credit from these providers directly, is that still the case? It’s not so much of a thing here in Scotland.
If it’s any help, the aircraft is a Republic E175 from YYZ-LGA.
