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the american airline American Airlines will offer Wi-Fi free on board your flights thanks to the sponsorship of AT&T and provided by Viasat and Intelsat.
American Airlines y AT&T — two iconic American brands with a legacy of connecting customers to the people and places that matter most — will take those connections to new heights, offering free Wi-Fi* on board in more than 2 million American flights per year, starting January 2026.
With the Wi-Fi free onboard available exclusively to AAdvantage® loyalty program members, American to offer free connectivity on more planes than any other domestic airline, sponsored by AT&T.
American will offer free Wi-Fi on its flights
“It is very valuable for our customers to stay connected while they are in the air, whether to communicate with friends, work, check social networks or stream your favorite subscription services”, said Heather Garboden., General Director of Customer Service at American Airlines. “We have worked hard to equip our aircraft with high-speed Wi-Fi and, together with AT&T, “We are proud to offer these services at no cost to our most loyal customers.”.
As of January 2026, American will offer free Wi-Fi on all aircraft equipped with high-speed satellite connectivity from Viasat and Intelsat, which represents approximately 90% of your fleet. To prepare for this launch, American ran a trial of free Wi-Fi for a limited time on select routes, which allowed the airline to evaluate the quality of service, which exceeded performance expectations. American is also making progress in equipping more than 500 regional aircraft with high-speed Wi-Fi by the end of 2025, just in time for next year's free service.
“People want to be connected.”. Everywhere. All the time. Whether it's to stay in touch with your loved ones, follow your favorite sports team or catch up on that series everyone is talking about, Connectivity opens a world of possibilities. By improving connectivity, “Everything becomes more immediate and accessible from anywhere”, Jennifer Robertson said., Executive Vice President and General Manager of Mass Markets at AT&T. “We are proud to partner with American Airlines to connect people to what matters most to them.”, even in the heavens".
less than two months ago, American announced the appointment of Garboden as Chief Customer Officer, emphasizing the airline's renewed focus on customer experience and its commitment to improving every aspect of travel, from booking and boarding to onboard experiences, including digital connectivity.
“This was a natural alliance in all aspects: two iconic brands based in Texas, known for their innovation and ability to connect”, Garboden added.. American has also been a long-time enterprise customer of AT&T.
The Wi-Fi free onboard is the latest addition to the highly rated AAdvantage® program, offering more ways to earn status and redeem miles than any other airline loyalty program.
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