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American Airlines to make Wi-Fi free on most of its fleet in 2026

Travel NewsMay 1, 20259Views

An American Airlines plane on the runway at Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida, on Oct. 25, 2024. Joe Raedle | Getty Images American Airlines plans to offer Wi-Fi for free starting in January as more carriers opt for complimentary internet service for their loyalty program members, increasing pressure on holdouts. The…

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Another Airline Is Finally Launching Free In-Flight Wi-Fi

After dragging their feet for years, major U.S. airlines suddenly seem to be in a rush to give passengers free Wi-Fi. This week American Airlines announced that free high-speed Wi-Fi would become available on most of the carrier's flights starting in January 2026. Sponsored by AT&T, the complimentary connectivity will be offered on all aircraft…

April 29, 20259Views

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American Airlines to start testing free inflight Wi-Fi

The main cabin of a American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER jet. Mary Altaffer | AP American Airlines is planning to test complimentary inflight Wi-Fi starting next week as pressure mounts on carriers to offer the service free of charge. The tests will be available on three flights: Between hub Charlotte Douglas International Airport…

February 28, 202514Views

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When Delta’s Free Wi-Fi Will Be Available on All International Flights

Delta Air Lines has begun rolling out free Wi-Fi on international flights, with most routes to Europe expected to have the service by the end of September, the carrier announced this week. Most of Delta's flights within the United States got free Wi-Fi in 2023. According to the company, more than 90% of the airline's mainline…

January 2, 202525Views

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When Is United Airlines Getting Free Wi-Fi?

It's pretty shocking that even though the internet has been an essential part of our lives for nearly 30 years, the number of U.S. airlines that supply free Wi-Fi to all passengers still stands at a grand total of one. And even that was a long time coming. JetBlue, which began flying in 2000, announced…

December 31, 202423Views

High-Tech Screens, Bluetooth and Improved Wi-Fi: How Airlines are Stepping Up Inflight Entertainment

Last month United Airlines announced an ambitious, high-tech plan for its on-board passenger experience. By 2032, the airline revealed, more than 800 of its aircraft will be equipped for passengers to connect their Bluetooth headphones to the seatback entertainment systems. Today, only about 100 United jets have that capability. Made possible by the airline’s biggest…

April 30, 2024122Views

U.S. Airlines with Free Wi-Fi: Sorry, American, but the Grand Total Is Still at 1

U.S. airlines always seem to be in perfect sync when it comes to raising fees, but when a carrier introduces a service passengers might actually like, competitors are awfully slow to follow. A case in point: JetBlue remains the only U.S. airline that offers free high-speed Wi-Fi at every seat on every plane. As you…

April 24, 2024142Views