Singapore Airlines - Cabin Crew/Flight Stewardess Salary & Benefits

Basic Pay : 

Flight steward/stewardess  CC1 : $1340 -  $1340 ( Degree holder $ 1490 )

Leading LS/FSS               CC 2 : $1740 -  $2785

Chief CS/CSS                  CC 3 : $2230 -  $3565

IFS                                  CC 4 : $2580 -  $4135

 

Flying Per hour pay :  CC1 : $9.50 , CC2 : $11.10, CC3 : $13.20 and CC4 : 17.20

OverNight allowance : $ 20.50 

Turnaround allowance : $ 70

Transport allowance : $ 277 per month 

Laundry allowance : $ 125 per month 

Long haul flight allowance ( above 12 hr 30 min ) : Flight hours x 2.5 times

(eg : flight to London return is 30 hours so $9.50 x 30 x 2.5 = $ 712. 50 )

Overseas nightstop allowance : Varies depending on country

( eg : London about $ 650 and Melbourne about $ 400 )

All in expect an average of between $ 3500 - 6000 per month. It could be more or even lesser depending on your monthly roster and which route that you operate in that particular month. 

   
In addition you get the following benefits : -

• Free and discounted travel
• Annual wage supplement of one month’s salary
• Profit sharing bonus
• Attractive medical and dental benefits

Silk Air Flight Stewardesses/Stewards Recruitment - Walk in Interview ( December 2021 )

We are looking for Flight Stewardesses/Stewards with a combination of professionalism and sophistication to provide excellent and attentive service to our customers.

Requirements: 

·Minimum of 3 GCE 'O' Level or 4 GCE 'N' Level credits, including English.
·Females who are at least 1.58m; males who are at least 1.65m in height
·Completed, are exempted from, or are not liable for National Service. Those in the process of completing NS (ORD before February 2021) may also apply.

We offer a host of generous service benefits including: 

·Free and discounted travel
·Annual wage supplement of one month’s salary
·Profit sharing bonus
·Attractive medical and dental benefits
·Meal, productivity and transport allowance where applicable

If you think you have what it takes to be part of our team, come and see us at Changi Airport Terminal 2, SilkAir Cabin Crew Office, #037-042, Singapore 918643 (location map) on 18 December 2021 between 9:00am and 3:00pm. Interested applicants please download and complete this application form.

Please bring the following documents for registration :-
·Completed application form.
·2 Passport-size photographs
·Original(s) of all educational certificates and identity card.

Selected candidates will be invited for the final interview on the same day, starting from 4pm.

Singapore Airlines - Flight Stewardesses/Stewards Recruitment ( Walk in interview - Singapore )

Singapore Airlines - Flight Stewardesses/Stewards Recruitment ( Walk in interview - Singapore ) 

 

 

 

We will be conducting a recruitment exercise for Flight Stewardesses/Stewards in Singapore. If you meet the following requirements, we will be pleased to meet you at our walk-in interview.

Requirements

*Singapore citizen
* Minimum age of 18 years old
* Females who are at least 1.58m; males who are at least 1.65m in height
*Completed, are exempted from, or are not liable for National Service. Those in the process of completing NS (ORD before July 2021) may also apply.
*Degree/Diploma (those who are graduating before July 2021 may also apply if they have any of the two educational qualifications below.)
OR
*At least 2 GCE 'A'-level  (H2 level) credits and 2 'AO'-level (H1 level) credits including General Paper in the GCE 'A'-level examination
OR
*At least 5 GCE 'O'-level credits including English and working experience

Training

Our comprehensive 4 months training program will cover topics such as:

* Product Knowledge including Food & Beverage
* Service Procedures
* Passenger Handling
* Deportment & Grooming
* Language & Communication Skills
* Safety Equipment Procedures
* First Aid

On successful completion of training you will commence flying duties.

Remuneration & Service Benefits

You will be paid a basic salary during training. Upon graduation, you can look forward to a basic salary and various allowances amounting to about SGD$3,500 a month. In addition, there is an annual wage supplement of one month’s basic salary and profit-sharing bonus. You will also be entitled to free travel to any SIA destination once a year and enjoy discounted travel at other times.

Application Details

Interested applicants, please download and complete this application form. Please bring the following documents for registration between 8.30am and 12pm.

*Completed application form
*Original(s) of:
(a) birth certificate
(b) all educational certificates
(c) identity card

Interviews will be conducted on 9 January 2021 (Saturday) at:

Pan Pacific Singapore

Level 2, Ocean Ballroom

7 Raffles Boulevard
Marina Square

Singapore 039595

 

*Due to space constraints, there will be no waiting area for those who are not attending the interviews. Candidates are advised to refrain from bringing companions to the interview venue.

 

Silk Air Flight Stewardesses/Stewards Recruitment - Walk in Interview

We are looking for Flight Stewardesses/Stewards with a combination of professionalism and sophistication to provide excellent and attentive service to our customers.

Requirements: 

·Minimum of 3 GCE 'O' Level or 4 GCE 'N' Level credits, including English.
·Females who are at least 1.58m; males who are at least 1.65m in height
·Completed, are exempted from, or are not liable for National Service. Those in the process of completing NS (ORD before July 2021) may also apply.

We offer a host of generous service benefits including: 

·Free and discounted travel
·Annual wage supplement of one month’s salary
·Profit sharing bonus
·Attractive medical and dental benefits
·Meal, productivity and transport allowance where applicable

If you think you have what it takes to be part of our team, come and see us at Changi Airport Terminal 2, SilkAir Cabin Crew Office, #037-042, Singapore 918643 (location map) on 6 and 20 May 2021 between 9:00am and 2:00pm. Interested applicants please download and complete this application form.

Please bring the following documents for registration :-
·Completed application form.
·2 Passport-size photographs
·Original(s) of all educational certificates and identity card.

Selected candidates will be invited for the final interview on the same day, starting from 4pm.

Singapore Airlines - Flight Stewardesses/Stewards Recruitment ( Walk in interview - Singapore )

We will be conducting a recruitment exercise for Flight Stewardesses/Stewards in Singapore. If you meet the following requirements, we will be pleased to meet you at our walk-in interview.

Requirements

*Singapore citizen
* Minimum age of 18 years old
* Females who are at least 1.58m; males who are at least 1.65m in height
*Completed, are exempted from, or are not liable for National Service. Those in the process of completing NS (ORD before September 2021) may also apply.
*Degree/Diploma (those who are graduating before September 2021 may also apply if they have any of the two educational qualifications below.)
OR
*At least 2 GCE 'A'-level  (H2 level) credits and 2 'AO'-level (H1 level) credits including General Paper in the GCE 'A'-level examination
OR
*At least 5 GCE 'O'-level credits including English and working experience

Training

Our comprehensive 4 months training program will cover topics such as:

* Product Knowledge including Food & Beverage
* Service Procedures
* Passenger Handling
* Deportment & Grooming
* Language & Communication Skills
* Safety Equipment Procedures
* First Aid

On successful completion of training you will commence flying duties.

Remuneration & Service Benefits

You will be paid a basic salary during training. Upon graduation, you can look forward to a basic salary and various allowances amounting to about SGD$4,500 - 5000  a month. In addition, there is an annual wage supplement of one month’s basic salary and profit-sharing bonus. You will also be entitled to free travel to any SIA destination once a year and enjoy discounted travel at other times.

Application Details

Interested applicants, please download and complete this application form. Please bring the following documents for registration between 8.30am and 12pm.

*Completed application form
*Original(s) of:
(a) birth certificate
(b) all educational certificates
(c) identity card

Interviews will be conducted on 26 March 2021 (Saturday) at:

Pan Pacific Singapore

Level 2, Ocean Ballroom

7 Raffles Boulevard
Marina Square

Singapore 039595

 

*Due to space constraints, there will be no waiting area for those who are not attending the interviews. Candidates are advised to refrain from bringing companions to the interview venue.

Silk Air Flight Stewardesses/Stewards Recruitment - Walk in Interview ( March 2021 )

We are looking for Flight Stewardesses/Stewards with a combination of professionalism and sophistication to provide excellent and attentive service to our customers.

Requirements: 

·Minimum of 3 GCE 'O' Level or 4 GCE 'N' Level credits, including English.
·Females who are at least 1.58m; males who are at least 1.65m in height
·Completed, are exempted from, or are not liable for National Service. Those in the process of completing NS (ORD before May 2021) may also apply.

We offer a host of generous service benefits including: 

·Free and discounted travel
·Annual wage supplement of one month’s salary
·Profit sharing bonus
·Attractive medical and dental benefits
·Meal, productivity and transport allowance where applicable

If you think you have what it takes to be part of our team, come and see us at Changi Airport Terminal 2, SilkAir Cabin Crew Office, #037-042, Singapore 918643 (location map) on 4 and 11 March 2021 between 9:00am and 2:00pm. Interested applicants please download and complete this application form.

Please bring the following documents for registration :-
·Completed application form.
·2 Passport-size photographs
·Original(s) of all educational certificates and identity card.

Selected candidates will be invited for the final interview on the same day, starting from 4pm.

Singapore Airlines - Cabin Crew/Flight Stewardess Salary & Benefits

Basic Pay : 

Flight steward/stewardess  CC1 : $1340 -  $1340 ( Degree holder $ 1490 )

Leading LS/FSS               CC 2 : $1740 -  $2785

Chief CS/CSS                  CC 3 : $2230 -  $3565

IFS                                  CC 4 : $2580 -  $4135

 

Flying Per hour pay :  CC1 : $9.50 , CC2 : $11.10, CC3 : $13.20 and CC4 : 17.20

OverNight allowance : $ 20.50 

Turnaround allowance : $ 70

Transport allowance : $ 277 per month 

Laundry allowance : $ 125 per month 

Long haul flight allowance ( above 12 hr 30 min ) : Flight hours x 2.5 times

(eg : flight to London return is 30 hours so $9.50 x 30 x 2.5 = $ 712. 50 )

Overseas nightstop allowance : Varies depending on country

( eg : London about $ 650 and Melbourne about $ 400 )

All in expect an average of between $ 3500 - 6000 per month. It could be more or even lesser depending on your monthly roster and which route that you operate in that particular month. 

   
In addition you get the following benefits : -

• Free and discounted travel
• Annual wage supplement of one month’s salary
• Profit sharing bonus
• Attractive medical and dental benefits

American considers change to in-flight Internet service in pursuit of faster speeds

As more and more passengers fire up their smartphones and tablets to watch videos or play games while they fly, American Airlines is looking at new technologies to boost WiFi speeds on its planes, even if it means ditching its longtime in-flight Internet provider.
American notified its current provider Gogo this month that it intends to switch to a competitor offering faster wireless speeds on about 200 of its Boeing 737s. But Gogo, the country’s largest in-flight wireless provider, isn’t letting the business go without a fight.
On Friday, the Fort Worth-based airline filed a lawsuit in Tarrant County District Court seeking a ruling on a disputed clause in its 2012 agreement with Gogo. American argues the clause allows it to switch carriers before the contract expires if a competitor offers a system that “materially improves” on what Gogo offers.
“We continually evaluate the in-flight connectivity service we provide customers to ensure it’s meeting their needs and wants,” American spokesman Casey Norton said. “We’ve notified Gogo of a competitor’s offering and we will evaluate all our options.”
If the judge sides with American, Gogo will have the option to make a competing bid, something the company indicated it intends to do.
“American is a valued customer of ours,” a Gogo spokesman said in a statement. “We look forward to resolving the disagreement regarding contract interpretation that led to this declaratory judgment action.”
Gogo  currently provides Internet connectivity to more than 9,000 commercial aircraft. It’s stock dropped 27.4 percent on Tuesday, the first day of trading after the lawsuit was filed.
The company’s service is largely based on older ground-to-air technology that offers limited bandwidth and speeds, something competitors have started to eclipse in recent years with satellite-based technology.
American indicated it intends to switch to ViaSat, a satellite-based provider currently used by United, JetBlue and Virgin America.
Gogo also offers satellite-based services using its 2Ku system, though the technology isn’t currently in use on any American jets. The company said it plans to include the 2Ku system in any bid to retain its American contract.
In addition to higher Internet speeds, companies like ViaSat use a different business model than Gogo, which charges customers fees ranging from $10 to $30 and splits the proceeds with the airline.
By comparison, newer satellite-based Wi-Fi providers are paid as vendors by the airline, which then controls the price customers pay.

Singapore Airlines - Flight Stewardesses/Stewards Recruitment ( Walk in interview - Penang & Singapore)

We will be conducting a recruitment exercise for Flight Stewardesses/Stewards in Singapore and Malaysia. If you meet the following requirements, we will be pleased to meet you at our walk-in interview.

Requirements

*Singapore citizen & Malaysian
* Minimum age of 18 years old
* Females who are at least 1.58m; males who are at least 1.65m in height
*Completed, are exempted from, or are not liable for National Service. Those in the process of completing NS (ORD before September 2021) may also apply.
*Degree/Diploma (those who are graduating before September 2021 may also apply if they have any of the two educational qualifications below.)
OR
*At least 2 GCE 'A'-level  (H2 level) credits and 2 'AO'-level (H1 level) credits including General Paper in the GCE 'A'-level examination
OR
*At least 5 GCE 'O'-level credits including English and working experience

Training

Our comprehensive 4 months training program will cover topics such as:

* Product Knowledge including Food & Beverage
* Service Procedures
* Passenger Handling
* Deportment & Grooming
* Language & Communication Skills
* Safety Equipment Procedures
* First Aid

On successful completion of training you will commence flying duties.

Remuneration & Service Benefits

You will be paid a basic salary during training. Upon graduation, you can look forward to a basic salary and various allowances amounting to about SGD$4,500 -SGD$5,00 a month. In addition, there is an annual wage supplement of one month’s basic salary and profit-sharing bonus. You will also be entitled to free travel to any SIA destination once a year and enjoy discounted travel at other times.

Application Details

Interested applicants, please download and complete this application form. Please bring the following documents for registration between 8.30am and 12pm.

*Completed application form
*Original(s) of:
(a) birth certificate
(b) all educational certificates
(c) identity card

Interviews will be conducted on 26 March 2021 (Saturday) at:

Pan Pacific Singapore

Level 2, Ocean Ballroom

7 Raffles Boulevard
Marina Square

Singapore 039595

 

Interviews will be conducted on 13 February 2021 (Saturday)at:

Inter-Excel Advisory Sdn Bhd
Wisma Perkeso (Heritage building),
No. 269, Jalan Burma
10538 Georgetown, Penang

 

*Due to space constraints, there will be no waiting area for those who are not attending the interviews. Candidates are advised to refrain from bringing companions to the interview venue.

Singapore Airlines - Cabin Crew/Flight Stewardess Salary & Benefits

Basic Pay : 

Flight steward/stewardess  CC1 : $1340 -  $1340 ( Degree holder $ 1490 )

Leading LS/FSS               CC 2 : $1740 -  $2785

Chief CS/CSS                  CC 3 : $2230 -  $3565

IFS                                  CC 4 : $2580 -  $4135

 

Flying Per hour pay :  CC1 : $9.50 , CC2 : $11.10, CC3 : $13.20 and CC4 : 17.20

OverNight allowance : $ 20.50 

Turnaround allowance : $ 70

Transport allowance : $ 277 per month 

Laundry allowance : $ 125 per month 

Long haul flight allowance ( above 12 hr 30 min ) : Flight hours x 2.5 times

(eg : flight to London return is 30 hours so $9.50 x 30 x 2.5 = $ 712. 50 )

Overseas nightstop allowance : Varies depending on country

( eg : London about $ 650 and Melbourne about $ 400 )

All in expect an average of between $ 3500 - 6000 per month. It could be more or even lesser depending on your monthly roster and which route that you operate in that particular month. 

   
In addition you get the following benefits : -

• Free and discounted travel
• Annual wage supplement of one month’s salary
• Profit sharing bonus
• Attractive medical and dental benefits

Silk Air Flight Stewardesses/Stewards Recruitment - Walk in Interview ( December 2020 )

We are looking for Flight Stewardesses/Stewards with a combination of professionalism and sophistication to provide excellent and attentive service to our customers.

Requirements: 

·Minimum of 3 GCE 'O' Level or 4 GCE 'N' Level credits, including English.
·Females who are at least 1.58m; males who are at least 1.65m in height
·Completed, are exempted from, or are not liable for National Service. Those in the process of completing NS (ORD before February 2020) may also apply.

We offer a host of generous service benefits including: 

·Free and discounted travel
·Annual wage supplement of one month’s salary
·Profit sharing bonus
·Attractive medical and dental benefits
·Meal, productivity and transport allowance where applicable

If you think you have what it takes to be part of our team, come and see us at Changi Airport Terminal 2, SilkAir Cabin Crew Office, #037-042, Singapore 918643 (location map) on 18 December 2020 between 9:00am and 3:00pm. Interested applicants please download and complete this application form.

Please bring the following documents for registration :-
·Completed application form.
·2 Passport-size photographs
·Original(s) of all educational certificates and identity card.

Selected candidates will be invited for the final interview on the same day, starting from 4pm.

Singapore Airlines - Flight Stewardesses/Stewards Recruitment ( Walk in interview - Singapore )

Singapore Airlines - Flight Stewardesses/Stewards Recruitment ( Walk in interview - Singapore ) 

 

 

 

We will be conducting a recruitment exercise for Flight Stewardesses/Stewards in Singapore. If you meet the following requirements, we will be pleased to meet you at our walk-in interview.

Requirements

*Singapore citizen
* Minimum age of 18 years old
* Females who are at least 1.58m; males who are at least 1.65m in height
*Completed, are exempted from, or are not liable for National Service. Those in the process of completing NS (ORD before July 2020) may also apply.
*Degree/Diploma (those who are graduating before July 2020 may also apply if they have any of the two educational qualifications below.)
OR
*At least 2 GCE 'A'-level  (H2 level) credits and 2 'AO'-level (H1 level) credits including General Paper in the GCE 'A'-level examination
OR
*At least 5 GCE 'O'-level credits including English and working experience

Training

Our comprehensive 4 months training program will cover topics such as:

* Product Knowledge including Food & Beverage
* Service Procedures
* Passenger Handling
* Deportment & Grooming
* Language & Communication Skills
* Safety Equipment Procedures
* First Aid

On successful completion of training you will commence flying duties.

Remuneration & Service Benefits

You will be paid a basic salary during training. Upon graduation, you can look forward to a basic salary and various allowances amounting to about SGD$3,500 a month. In addition, there is an annual wage supplement of one month’s basic salary and profit-sharing bonus. You will also be entitled to free travel to any SIA destination once a year and enjoy discounted travel at other times.

Application Details

Interested applicants, please download and complete this application form. Please bring the following documents for registration between 8.30am and 12pm.

*Completed application form
*Original(s) of:
(a) birth certificate
(b) all educational certificates
(c) identity card

Interviews will be conducted on 9 January 2020 (Saturday) at:

Pan Pacific Singapore

Level 2, Ocean Ballroom

7 Raffles Boulevard
Marina Square

Singapore 039595

 

*Due to space constraints, there will be no waiting area for those who are not attending the interviews. Candidates are advised to refrain from bringing companions to the interview venue.

 

Silk Air Flight Stewardesses/Stewards Recruitment - Walk in Interview

We are looking for Flight Stewardesses/Stewards with a combination of professionalism and sophistication to provide excellent and attentive service to our customers.

Requirements: 

·Minimum of 3 GCE 'O' Level or 4 GCE 'N' Level credits, including English.
·Females who are at least 1.58m; males who are at least 1.65m in height
·Completed, are exempted from, or are not liable for National Service. Those in the process of completing NS (ORD before July 2020) may also apply.

We offer a host of generous service benefits including: 

·Free and discounted travel
·Annual wage supplement of one month’s salary
·Profit sharing bonus
·Attractive medical and dental benefits
·Meal, productivity and transport allowance where applicable

If you think you have what it takes to be part of our team, come and see us at Changi Airport Terminal 2, SilkAir Cabin Crew Office, #037-042, Singapore 918643 (location map) on 6 and 20 May 2020 between 9:00am and 2:00pm. Interested applicants please download and complete this application form.

Please bring the following documents for registration :-
·Completed application form.
·2 Passport-size photographs
·Original(s) of all educational certificates and identity card.

Selected candidates will be invited for the final interview on the same day, starting from 4pm.

Singapore Airlines - Flight Stewardesses/Stewards Recruitment ( Walk in interview - Singapore )

We will be conducting a recruitment exercise for Flight Stewardesses/Stewards in Singapore. If you meet the following requirements, we will be pleased to meet you at our walk-in interview.

Requirements

*Singapore citizen
* Minimum age of 18 years old
* Females who are at least 1.58m; males who are at least 1.65m in height
*Completed, are exempted from, or are not liable for National Service. Those in the process of completing NS (ORD before September 2020) may also apply.
*Degree/Diploma (those who are graduating before September 2020 may also apply if they have any of the two educational qualifications below.)
OR
*At least 2 GCE 'A'-level  (H2 level) credits and 2 'AO'-level (H1 level) credits including General Paper in the GCE 'A'-level examination
OR
*At least 5 GCE 'O'-level credits including English and working experience

Training

Our comprehensive 4 months training program will cover topics such as:

* Product Knowledge including Food & Beverage
* Service Procedures
* Passenger Handling
* Deportment & Grooming
* Language & Communication Skills
* Safety Equipment Procedures
* First Aid

On successful completion of training you will commence flying duties.

Remuneration & Service Benefits

You will be paid a basic salary during training. Upon graduation, you can look forward to a basic salary and various allowances amounting to about SGD$4,500 - 5000  a month. In addition, there is an annual wage supplement of one month’s basic salary and profit-sharing bonus. You will also be entitled to free travel to any SIA destination once a year and enjoy discounted travel at other times.

Application Details

Interested applicants, please download and complete this application form. Please bring the following documents for registration between 8.30am and 12pm.

*Completed application form
*Original(s) of:
(a) birth certificate
(b) all educational certificates
(c) identity card

Interviews will be conducted on 26 March 2020 (Saturday) at:

Pan Pacific Singapore

Level 2, Ocean Ballroom

7 Raffles Boulevard
Marina Square

Singapore 039595

 

*Due to space constraints, there will be no waiting area for those who are not attending the interviews. Candidates are advised to refrain from bringing companions to the interview venue.

Silk Air Flight Stewardesses/Stewards Recruitment - Walk in Interview ( March 2020 )

We are looking for Flight Stewardesses/Stewards with a combination of professionalism and sophistication to provide excellent and attentive service to our customers.

Requirements: 

·Minimum of 3 GCE 'O' Level or 4 GCE 'N' Level credits, including English.
·Females who are at least 1.58m; males who are at least 1.65m in height
·Completed, are exempted from, or are not liable for National Service. Those in the process of completing NS (ORD before May 2020) may also apply.

We offer a host of generous service benefits including: 

·Free and discounted travel
·Annual wage supplement of one month’s salary
·Profit sharing bonus
·Attractive medical and dental benefits
·Meal, productivity and transport allowance where applicable

If you think you have what it takes to be part of our team, come and see us at Changi Airport Terminal 2, SilkAir Cabin Crew Office, #037-042, Singapore 918643 (location map) on 4 and 11 March 2020 between 9:00am and 2:00pm. Interested applicants please download and complete this application form.

Please bring the following documents for registration :-
·Completed application form.
·2 Passport-size photographs
·Original(s) of all educational certificates and identity card.

Selected candidates will be invited for the final interview on the same day, starting from 4pm.

Singapore Airlines - Cabin Crew/Flight Stewardess Salary & Benefits

Basic Pay : 

Flight steward/stewardess  CC1 : $1340 -  $1340 ( Degree holder $ 1490 )

Leading LS/FSS               CC 2 : $1740 -  $2785

Chief CS/CSS                  CC 3 : $2230 -  $3565

IFS                                  CC 4 : $2580 -  $4135

 

Flying Per hour pay :  CC1 : $9.50 , CC2 : $11.10, CC3 : $13.20 and CC4 : 17.20

OverNight allowance : $ 20.50 

Turnaround allowance : $ 70

Transport allowance : $ 277 per month 

Laundry allowance : $ 125 per month 

Long haul flight allowance ( above 12 hr 30 min ) : Flight hours x 2.5 times

(eg : flight to London return is 30 hours so $9.50 x 30 x 2.5 = $ 712. 50 )

Overseas nightstop allowance : Varies depending on country

( eg : London about $ 650 and Melbourne about $ 400 )

All in expect an average of between $ 3500 - 6000 per month. It could be more or even lesser depending on your monthly roster and which route that you operate in that particular month. 

   
In addition you get the following benefits : -

• Free and discounted travel
• Annual wage supplement of one month’s salary
• Profit sharing bonus
• Attractive medical and dental benefits

American considers change to in-flight Internet service in pursuit of faster speeds

As more and more passengers fire up their smartphones and tablets to watch videos or play games while they fly, American Airlines is looking at new technologies to boost WiFi speeds on its planes, even if it means ditching its longtime in-flight Internet provider.
American notified its current provider Gogo this month that it intends to switch to a competitor offering faster wireless speeds on about 200 of its Boeing 737s. But Gogo, the country’s largest in-flight wireless provider, isn’t letting the business go without a fight.
On Friday, the Fort Worth-based airline filed a lawsuit in Tarrant County District Court seeking a ruling on a disputed clause in its 2012 agreement with Gogo. American argues the clause allows it to switch carriers before the contract expires if a competitor offers a system that “materially improves” on what Gogo offers.
“We continually evaluate the in-flight connectivity service we provide customers to ensure it’s meeting their needs and wants,” American spokesman Casey Norton said. “We’ve notified Gogo of a competitor’s offering and we will evaluate all our options.”
If the judge sides with American, Gogo will have the option to make a competing bid, something the company indicated it intends to do.
“American is a valued customer of ours,” a Gogo spokesman said in a statement. “We look forward to resolving the disagreement regarding contract interpretation that led to this declaratory judgment action.”
Gogo  currently provides Internet connectivity to more than 9,000 commercial aircraft. It’s stock dropped 27.4 percent on Tuesday, the first day of trading after the lawsuit was filed.
The company’s service is largely based on older ground-to-air technology that offers limited bandwidth and speeds, something competitors have started to eclipse in recent years with satellite-based technology.
American indicated it intends to switch to ViaSat, a satellite-based provider currently used by United, JetBlue and Virgin America.
Gogo also offers satellite-based services using its 2Ku system, though the technology isn’t currently in use on any American jets. The company said it plans to include the 2Ku system in any bid to retain its American contract.
In addition to higher Internet speeds, companies like ViaSat use a different business model than Gogo, which charges customers fees ranging from $10 to $30 and splits the proceeds with the airline.
By comparison, newer satellite-based Wi-Fi providers are paid as vendors by the airline, which then controls the price customers pay.