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American Airlines to roll out complimentary inflight Wi-Fi
American Airlines will provide complimentary inflight Wi-Fi across more than two million American flights a year, beginning in January 2026.
The arrangement is sponsored by AT&T, and available exclusively to members of the AAdvantage loyalty program.
American says it will offer free inflight connectivity on more planes than any other domestic carrier.
“We’ve been working diligently to outfit our aircraft and together with AT&T are proud to offer those services at no cost to our most loyal customers,” said Heather Garboden, Chief Customer Officer, American Airlines.
Complimentary Wi-Fi will be available on all aircraft equipped with Viasat and Intelsat high-speed satellite connectivity.
The airline says this represents about 90% of its fleet.
American has conducted a limited-time complimentary Wi-Fi test on select routes, and says it surpassed performance expectations.
American is also on pace to outfit more than 500 regional aircraft with high-speed Wi-Fi by the end of 2025.
“We are proud to partner with American Airlines to connect people to what matters most to them, even in the sky,” said Jenifer Robertson, EVP & GM Mass Markets, AT&T.
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