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American Airlines is set to enhance the inflight experience by offering free WiFi to AAdvantage members starting January 2026. This initiative follows similar moves by competitors like United, and aims to provide complimentary connectivity on more aircraft than any other domestic US carrier.

Details of the Free WiFi Service

• Launch Date: January 2026
• Eligibility: Exclusive to AAdvantage members; free accounts can be created onboard.
• Aircraft: Free WiFi will be available on 90% of the fleet, including Boeing 777 and 787 Dreamliner for long-haul flights, as well as over 500 regional aircraft (Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 family).
• Performance: American Airlines promises a stable and fast connection, suitable for browsing, social media, and streaming services like Netflix and HBO.

Bottom line

It’s good to see American are planning to introduce free wifi across the vast majority of its fleet. American claims to be “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”.