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August 19, 2008: Delta Airlines [NYSE:DAL] is the latest US carrier to announce WiFi on US flights. American Airlines [NYSE:AMR] announced the service on its transcontinental service between LAX and JFK, stating that its entire fleet of fifteen B762 aircraft would be fitted with the new service. WiFi was scheduled to begin in early July 2008, but has yet to appear. AMR is partnering with Aircell. American is still testing the service. In September, at a special meeting for its top level frequent flyers, Continental Airlines [NYSE:CAL] announced its intent to roll out WiFi system wide. An official announcement was made on January 29. Continental is partnering with LiveTV LLC. Continental predicts that the service will be available on around 200 of its 350 aircraft by year's end. The service will not be available on any of its transatlantic equipment (B752s, B762s, B764s, B772s and the soon to be delivered B787s). During the meeting with frequent flyers in Houston in September 2007, Continental CEO Larry Kellner assured attendees that measured would be taken to ensure that passengers could not use the service to make phone calls. Delta is also partnering with Aircell to install the service on 330 aircraft. A flat fee ranging from about $10 to $15 will be charged depending on the lenght of the flight. The service could provide an extra revenue stream to the financially beleaguered US carriers.
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