In an interesting move, American Airlines has announced that on two of its designated flights, its customers can test a new in-flight Internet service this week. Following this phase, the facility will be made available broadly in about two weeks after the tests.

The airline is seriously considering the entertainment and information options to increase per passenger revenue amidst the conditions of the record-high prices of jet fuel. For this internet service, the airline will charge an additional fee ranging between $9.95 to $12.95 depending on the length of the flight.

The test of the new facility is launched by the airline in association with Aircell LLC, the carrier's technology partner. Initially, the test will be launched in two flights of the airline operated between JFK to LAX, in addition to one return flight in the same route. According to the statement made by Doug Backelin, the in-flight technology manager of the airline, passengers will not incur any additional charges during these trial runs.

Interestingly, on its launch, the new facility shall enable the passengers enjoy access to e-mail and instant messaging services in addition to downloading video and connecting to secured networks through their notebook computers or any other wireless devices that they carry. Dave Bijur, the Aircell executive said that the planes will offer three wireless access points. Backelin noted, "We already have policies and procedures to deal with inappropriate material that people bring on board, including magazines and DVDs."