Air Canada Rouge, Air Canada’s leisure airline, is has begun offering high-speed, satellite internet aboard its Airbus A319 aircraft with plans to expand to other aircraft types by the end of 2018. Air Canada Rouge passengers will have access to “the fastest internet service on a Canadian airline”, allowing them to surf the web, email, and stream video and music.

"Air Canada was the first Canadian carrier to offer customers in-flight connectivity and today, we are pleased to extend this service on Air Canada Rouge.” said Benjamin Smith, president, passenger airlines at Air Canada. “High-speed internet is another great on-board entertainment option for our customers and strengthens Air Canada Rouge's promise to provide a wonderful beginning and ending to any vacation."

Air Canada Rouge’s rollout of Gogo's new 2KU service on all 20 narrow-body A319s will be completed this month, with plans to expand the service to other aircraft types by the end of 2018. To coincide with the launch, Air Canada Rouge is also updating its wireless In-Flight Entertainment experience to the next generation of gate to gate, on-demand entertainment and information on these aircraft.

Pricing packages will be available so customers can choose a level of service that suits their individual needs.

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