American Airlines to Offer Free Wi-Fi for AAdvantage Members
American Airlines and AT&T have teamed up to offer complimentary inflight Wi-Fi across more than 2 million American flights a year, beginning in January 2026.
With complimentary inflight Wi-Fi available exclusively to members of the AAdvantage® loyalty program, American will offer free inflight connectivity on more planes than any other domestic carrier.
Beginning in January 2026, American will offer complimentary Wi-Fi on all aircraft equipped with Viasat and Intelsat high-speed satellite connectivity, accounting for roughly 90% of its fleet.
To prepare for the launch, American conducted a limited-time complimentary Wi-Fi test on select routes, allowing the airline to gauge the strength of its service, which 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, in time for next year’s complimentary Wi-Fi service.
JetBlue Airways has offered free inflight internet for years and Delta Air Lines started offering it for free for SkyMiles members in 2023. United Airlines is in the process of outfitting its fleet with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite Wi-Fi, which will be free for MileagePlus members.
