FORT WORTH, Texas, May 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- American
Airlines is putting entertainment options in the hands of more
customers by launching its streaming video service on more than 200
additional aircraft in its domestic mainline fleet.
American has already equipped more than 500 aircraft with
seat-back video and streaming with its American Spotlight
entertainment service. In May, American will add streaming to its
fleet of Airbus A319s, A320s and A321s, with plans for some
international widebody aircraft, further expanding customers'
access to inflight entertainment options in all cabins.
"With the expansion of our digital entertainment, customers
traveling on the majority of our mainline aircraft will know they
have inflight entertainment available through their personal device
or on the seatback in front of them," says Fernand Fernandez, American's vice president –
Global Marketing. "Our customers have asked for entertainment no
matter which cabin they prefer to fly, and we're delivering."
To celebrate the hundreds of hours of entertainment available on
American Spotlight, American is inviting customers to enjoy select
movies free of charge through the streaming service. Through
June 30, customers can view any of
the following six movies.
- Big Hero 6
- Captain America
- Frozen
- Guardians of the Galaxy
- Into The Woods
- Maleficent
In addition, American always offers free, exclusive programming
from NBC Universal through streaming, seat-back and overhead
entertainment.
The programming is stored on aircraft hardware, ensuring that
customers receive high quality streaming; it is offered in addition
to air-to-ground Wi-Fi service already offered on all mainline
narrow body aircraft.
First-time streaming viewers simply open their browser, look for
the Entertainment option and accept Gogo's invitation to install
the Gogo Video Player plug-in, which can be downloaded quickly even
during a flight.
They can then start the viewing process by browsing the free and
paid content - approximately 200 movies and 200 TV shows.
American already offers complimentary entertainment on all
international flights in all cabins and has announced plans for
more international Wi-Fi and onboard power ports as part of its
$2 billion investment in the customer
experience. These investments include more fully lie-flat seats;
upgraded aircraft interior, and an improved airport experience with
faster, more reliable kiosks and refreshed gate and ticketing
areas. This is all in addition to American's historic fleet
renewal, during which it expects to take delivery of 75 new
mainline aircraft in 2015.
For more information about American's investment in the travel
experience, please visit aa.com/goingforgreat.
About American Airlines
American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) is the holding company for
American Airlines and US Airways. Together with regional
partners, operating as American Eagle and US Airways Express,
the airlines operate an average of nearly 6,700 flights per day to
nearly 350 destinations in more than 50 countries. American is a
founding member of the oneworld alliance, whose members
and members-elect serve nearly 1,000 destinations with 14,250 daily
flights to 150 countries. This year American topped Fortune
Magazine's list of best business turnarounds and its stock joined
the S&P 500 index. Connect with American on
Twitter @AmericanAir and
at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines.
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