Enjoy Free High-Speed Wi-Fi on Most American Airlines Flights

Sign Up for Complimentary Access

Travelers flying with American Airlines can now enjoy complimentary high-speed internet on more than two million flights annually, thanks to a partnership with AT&T. To connect, simply enter your AAdvantage membership details into the in-flight portal, select 'Free Wi-Fi,' and you're online. Not yet an AAdvantage member? Signing up is free and easy.

The free Wi-Fi service will be implemented in stages, starting this month. The initial phase will cover narrowbody and dual-class regional aircraft, commonly used on shorter routes. By the onset of spring, nearly all planes in these fleets, along with most other flights, will offer the complimentary service.

A Must-Have for Modern Travelers

American Airlines' Chief Customer Officer, Heather Garboden, asserts that having free high-speed Wi-Fi onboard has become a necessity for modern passengers, transcending the realm of luxury.

Despite in-flight internet being around for almost 20 years, many have criticized it as unreliable, sluggish, and overpriced. With the increasing trend of remote work and the desire to stay connected or access streaming services, airlines are beginning to recognize the value of dependable, swift Wi-Fi. United Airlines has teamed up with Starlink for their connectivity, while Delta offers free Wi-Fi to SkyMiles members on most of their flights.

Understanding 'High-Speed' Internet

American Airlines has not provided specific details regarding the speed of the 'high-speed' internet. The service is supported by Viasat and Intelsat, and research assessing in-flight internet options reports Intelsat's average download speed to be around 60 Mbps. It is reasonable to anticipate similar performance during flights.