American Airlines, in partnership with AT&T, will provide free in-flight Wi-Fi to AAdvantage loyalty programme members from January 2026.
The connectivity will be available on all Viasat and Intelsat equipped aircraft, which represents 90 per cent of the airline’s fleet.
“Our customers greatly value staying connected while in the air, whether communicating with friends, getting work done, checking in on social media or streaming their favourite subscription services,” said Heather Garboden, Chief Customer Officer, American Airlines. “We’ve been working diligently to outfit our aircraft with best-in-class high-speed Wi-Fi and together with AT&T are proud to offer those services at no cost to our most loyal customers.”
“People want to be connected. Everywhere. All the time,” commented Jenifer Robertson, EVP & GM Mass Markets, AT&T. “Whether it’s staying in touch with those who matter most, following a favourite sports team or catching up on that show everyone is talking about, connectivity brings people a world of possibilities. By advancing connectivity, everything becomes more immediate and accessible anywhere they go. We are proud to partner with American Airlines to connect people to what matters most to them — even in the sky.”
This update is in addition to American’s plan to outfit over 500 regional aircraft with Wi-Fi by the end of 2025, enabling complimentary connectivity.
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