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American Airlines Launches Multi-Year Overhaul of American Eagle Jets

The phased program targets full high-speed Wi‑Fi on dual-class regional jets by early 2026 with free access for AAdvantage members.

Overview

  • Retrofits begin this fall across American Eagle’s dual-class Embraer 170/175 and Bombardier CRJ700/900 fleets operated by Envoy, PSA, Piedmont, SkyWest and Republic.
  • Cabins will be refreshed with new seat coverings to match mainline aesthetics, and every seat will receive in-seat power.
  • Roughly 300 regional jets already feature gate‑to‑gate satellite Wi‑Fi, with installation on all dual‑class aircraft expected by early 2026.
  • American plans to make inflight Wi‑Fi complimentary for AAdvantage loyalty members starting in early 2026.
  • The carrier is working with Embraer to introduce larger overhead bins on E175s to reduce gate‑checking, with rollout expected in the coming years.