United fliers making those dreaded cross-country commutes will soon get to take advantage of the joys of in-flight internet access.
In-flight internet provider Gogo announced today a partnership with United that will bring its high-speed Wi-Fi access to United's Premium Service fleet.
More internet in the air
United is only the latest airline to upgrade its planes to a high speed ATG-4 connection.
Earlier this year US Airways announced plans to upgrade 90 percent of its domestic fleet to ATG-4 by the end of 2012, with its entire airline running on high-speed Wi-Fi by 2014.
United Airlines will not be quite as speedy with its high-speed internet plans, pledging to bring ATG-4 to is P.S. fleet by early 2013.
The service isn't free, requiring a Gogo registration, but offers crucial internet service on those long flights crossing three time zones. Gogo subscriptions range from $14.95 for a 24-hour pass to $39.99 for unlimited monthly access.
There is no word from United Airlines or Gogo on when ATG-4 service will expand to United's other flights, if it will at all.