American Airlines plans to introduce free high-speed Wi-Fi on flights beginning January 2026, supported by AT&T and covering over 2 million flights annually. Access will be limited to members of the AAdvantage loyalty program, allowing easy log-in for internet use. The free service will be enabled through Viasat and Intelsat satellite connectivity, which is applicable to 90% of the airline’s fleet. In the competitive airline industry, several major carriers already provide free Wi-Fi through satellite technology, highlighting the growing necessity for in-flight connectivity options.
American Airlines has announced plans to finally offer free Wi-Fi on flights. The company said that its AT&T-sponsored program will start offering free, high-speed Wi-Fi "across more than 2 million American flights per year" in January 2026.
To be able to access free Wi-Fi you'll have to be a member of American's AAdvantage loyalty program, but once you're signed up, all you'll need to do is log in to access the internet.
Wi-Fi will be offered on planes with "Viasat and Intelsat high-speed satellite connectivity", according to American, which includes 90 percent of the airline's fleet.
Nearly every major US-based airline offer some kind of free Wi-Fi program, and they're all able to do so thanks to satellite connectivity.
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