American Airlines to Offer Complimentary Onboard Wi-Fi, Sponsored by AT&T
- Joe Breitfeller
- Apr 15
- 2 min read
Starting in January 2026, American Airlines will provide complimentary inflight Wi-Fi sponsored by AT&T exclusively to AAdvantage members.
On Tuesday (April 15, 2025), American Airlines announced that starting January 2026 AAdvantage loyalty program members will enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi sponsored by AT&T. The free Wi-Fi will be available on all aircraft equipped with Viasat and Intelsat high-speed satellite connectivity, around 90 percent of the carrier’s fleet. In preparation for the rollout, American Airlines conducted a limited-time complimentary Wi-Fi test on select routes to evaluate the strength of the service, which exceeded performance expectations. Additionally, American is on pace to outfit over 500 regional aircraft with high-speed Wi-Fi by the end of 2025.
In Tuesday’s announcement, American Airlines’ Chief Customer Officer, Heather Garboden, said,
“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. We’ve been working diligently to outfit our aircraft with best-in-class high-speed Wi-Fi and together with AT&T are proud to offer those services at no cost to our most loyal customers. This was a natural partnership in every aspect: two iconic Texas-based brands, known for innovation and connection,” added Garboden. American has also been a longstanding business customer of AT&T.”
Also commenting on the connectivity partnership, AT&T’s EVP & GM – Mass Markets, Jenifer Robertson, said,
“People want to be connected. Everywhere. All the time. 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.”
American Airlines’ purpose is To Care for People on Life’s Journey®. The carrier offers thousands of daily flights to over 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. American is also a founding member of the oneworld global alliance whose member airlines serve over 900 destinations worldwide. Shares in the American Airlines Group, Inc., trade on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol AAL and the company’s stock is included in the S&P 500.
Source: American Airlines
