American Airlines announced plans to provide complimentary inflight WiFi to AAdvantage loyalty program members on more than 2 million flights per year, beginning January 2026, sponsored by AT&T.
The service will be available on all planes equipped with Viasat and Intelsat high-speed satellite connectivity, representing approximately 90% of American's fleet. The airline recently conducted a limited-time complimentary WiFi test on select routes, with results exceeding performance expectations.
"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 favorite subscription services," said Heather Garboden, chief customer officer at American Airlines. "We've been working diligently to outfit our aircraft with best-in-class high-speed WiFi and, together with AT&T, are proud to offer those services at no cost to our most loyal customers."
American is also on track to equip more than 500 regional aircraft with high-speed WiFi by the end of 2025, preparing for the launch of the complimentary service.
"People want to be connected. Everywhere. All the time,” said Jenifer Robertson, executive vice president and GM of mass markets at AT&T. “ Whether it's staying in touch with those who matter most, following a favorite 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."
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by American Airlines. It has been fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
