Connexion sent out a note to registered users saying that the service will free as of last week: Boeing is shutting down its in-flight broadband service, Connexion, but they are working to phase it out instead of abruptly halting access. This may be in part due to contracts with their airline partners, some of which they are paying large cancellation fees to as a result of the shutdown. Connexion will operate through the end of the year, but individual airlines may start yanking equipment before then to reduce fuel costs.
I flew Lufthansa this week and was delighted to find I could use the service for free from the US to Frankfurt. I was surprised to find it supported Skype calls. Slick.