Overview
- Aviation insider JonNYC reports that American Airlines will begin replacing Panasonic internet with Viasat on Boeing 777‑200ERs in fall 2026.
- Following the connectivity change, outlets say the carrier plans full interior refreshes with new business class, premium economy, and economy cabins.
- One report says the retrofit is expected to include American’s Flagship Suite in business class, though the airline has not confirmed final seat selections.
- Moving to Viasat would align the 777‑200ERs with American’s plan to offer free Wi‑Fi in 2026 on ViaSat and Intelsat-equipped aircraft.
- The program is unannounced and key details remain unclear, including exact layouts, seat counts, the number of aircraft to be modified, and the retrofit timeline beyond the initial Wi‑Fi work.