Coverage dated April 14, 2025

American Airlines to make Wi-Fi free on most of its fleet in 2026

Headline from NBC New York

American Airlines is following other airlines such as Delta and JetBlue in making Wi-Fi free on board.

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FOX Business
American Airlines to offer free inflight Wi-Fi, following rivals United and Delta (opens FOX Business)
Published Apr 14, 2025
FOX Business's feed description
American Airlines announced plans to launch free inflight wi-fi on 90% of its fleet starting next year. The service will be free for loyalty members,
NBC New York
American Airlines to make Wi-Fi free on most of its fleet in 2026 (opens NBC New York)
Published Apr 14, 2025
NBC New York's feed description
American Airlines is following other airlines such as Delta and JetBlue in making Wi-Fi free on board.
WTOP Washington DC
American Airlines, last of the major carriers, is adding free Wi-Fi (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Apr 14, 2025
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
American Airlines will soon offer free Wi-Fi on most of its flights, becoming the latest major carrier to add the perk.
CBS News
American Airlines to provide free Wi-Fi to some passengers, joining other carriers (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 14, 2025
CBS News's feed description
American Airlines said free Wi-Fi will be available to AAdvantage loyalty members through a partnership with AT&T.
Insider
American Airlines joins the party on free in-flight WiFi — but it won't be using Elon Musk's Starlink (opens Insider)
Published Apr 14, 2025
Insider's feed description
American Airlines announced that loyalty members will have access to free high-speed satellite WiFi from next January.
KIII Corpus Christi
Here's how you can get free Wi-Fi on American Airlines flights, and when (opens KIII Corpus Christi)
Published Apr 14, 2025
KIII Corpus Christi's feed description
The complimentary service will be available for American's AAdvantage members through a partnership with Dallas-based AT&T. The loyalty program is free to join.
WTHR Indianapolis
American Airlines to begin offering free in-flight Wi-Fi next year (opens WTHR Indianapolis)
Published Apr 14, 2025
WTHR Indianapolis's feed description
The free service will be available on roughly 90% of the airplanes in American's fleet.
The Boston Globe
American Airlines will offer free Wi-Fi on most flights next year (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Apr 14, 2025
WHDH Boston
American Airlines is finally adding free Wi-Fi - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Apr 14, 2025
WHDH Boston's feed description
New York (CNN) — American Airlines will soon offer free Wi-Fi on most of its flights, becoming the latest major carrier to add the perk.Beginning in January
ZDNet
American Airlines to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi - here's how to access it (opens ZDNet)
Published Apr 14, 2025
ZDNet's feed description
American's move comes as more airlines offer busy travelers complimentary Wi-Fi. But not all satellite service is created equal.
Quartz
American Airlines is making WiFi free on most fights (opens Quartz)
Published Apr 14, 2025
Quartz's feed description
The carrier will start offering the complimentary service to its AAdvantage loyalty program members next year
WTOL Toledo
Another major airline will start offering free Wi-Fi. Here's how to sign up. (opens WTOL Toledo)
Published Apr 14, 2025
WTOL Toledo's feed description
The free service will be available on roughly 90% of the airplanes in American's fleet.
Fox5 Atlanta
American Airlines to offer free inflight Wi-Fi (opens Fox5 Atlanta)
Published Apr 14, 2025
Fox5 Atlanta's feed description
American Airlines plans to roll out free inflight Wi-Fi across most of its fleet starting next year.

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