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American Airlines Announces Free In-Flight Wi-Fi for Loyalty Members Starting January 2026

The airline will provide complimentary high-speed internet to AAdvantage members across 90% of its fleet, supported by AT&T, Viasat, and Intelsat partnerships.

An American Airlines commercial aircraft flies over Washington as it approaches to land at Dulles International Airport, as seen from Washington, U.S., August 5, 2024. REUTERS/ Umit Bektas/File Photo
American Airlines is rolling out free Wi-Fi.
American Airlines will offer free WiFi in 2026.

Overview

  • American Airlines will roll out free Wi-Fi for AAdvantage loyalty program members on most flights beginning January 2026.
  • The complimentary service will cover approximately 90% of the airline's fleet, including over 500 regional aircraft set to be upgraded by the end of 2025.
  • AT&T will sponsor the initiative, with high-speed connectivity powered by Viasat and Intelsat satellite technologies.
  • This move aligns American Airlines with competitors Delta and United, who have already introduced free in-flight internet for their loyalty members.
  • Pre-launch testing of the service on select routes exceeded performance expectations, reinforcing the viability of the rollout.