Overview
- Free Wi‑Fi for Rapid Rewards members began Oct. 24 on domestic flights through a T‑Mobile‑powered system available from takeoff to landing.
- Southwest targets more than 800 equipped aircraft by late November for near‑fleetwide access.
- Members access the service by linking their reservation to their Rapid Rewards account and entering their account details on board.
- Nonmembers can purchase in‑flight internet for $8 per device.
- The rollout follows new checked‑bag fees this year and precedes assigned seating beginning in January 2026 as competitors expand their own free Wi‑Fi offerings.