As part of a $2 billion investment to elevate the travel experience, American Airlines is equipping its entire two-class regional fleet with Gogo in-flight WiFi. The airline intends to install the Internet service across nearly all of its roughly 250 regional aircraft by 2016, which will make American Airlines the carrier with the largest fleet of connected regional jets.
“We’re investing in a more competitive and consistent customer experience across our regional, domestic and international network,” said Andrew Nocella, chief marketing officer at American Airlines. “Adding inflight WiFi to our two-class regional jets will give our customers what they want — comfort, connectivity and a world-class travel experience. We have new regional aircraft entering our fleet every month, and combined with the amenities and services we’re adding to our existing fleet, American is going to deliver a regional product that’s better than our competitors.”
In addition to the regional installations, American already operates approximately 850 aircraft outfitted with Gogo, including about 70 two-class regional jets. This expansion reflects the airline’s broader strategy to deliver consistent onboard amenities and improved connectivity for passengers across its network.