American Airlines to Offer Free Inflight Wi-Fi Starting January 2026

The change will make American Airlines the domestic carrier with the most planes offering free inflight connectivity.
American Airlines to Offer Free Inflight Wi-Fi Starting January 2026
An American Airlines passenger plane is parked at a gate at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) in Philadelphia on Dec. 13, 2024. Daniel Slim/AFP via Getty Images
Rudy Blalock
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American Airlines announced on April 15 that it will provide complimentary inflight Wi-Fi to passengers beginning in January 2026. The service will be available exclusively to members of the airline’s AAdvantage loyalty program and is sponsored by AT&T, according to a statement from the airline.

The change will make American Airlines the domestic carrier with the most planes offering free inflight connectivity.