Alaska Air adds Inflight Internet service.

• Author: Pounds, Nancy
• Position: Inside Alaska Business

Alaska Airlines will offer Aircell's Gogo Inflight Internet service on its aircraft. The company began installing the Gogo service on a Boeing 737-800 in February. Alaska Airlines was testing the system as part of the process to secure certification from the Federal Aviation Administration. The airline planned to begin outfitting its entire fleet with the Internet system, beginning with the long-range 737-800s, upon obtaining certification.

Alaska Airlines passengers will be able to browse the Web, access online music and games, and check e-mail.

The Gogo system is currently available in the Lower 48. Aircell agreed to expand...