American Airlines is the most popular airline in the US, and an especially great option for Apple fans thanks to free Apple Music and Apple TV+ offers. But unlike some of its competitors, it has always charged for Wi-Fi connectivity. Fortunately, that practice is about to end: free Wi-Fi is coming to American Airlines soon.

In a new press release, that free connectivity is on the way.

Starting next year in January 2026 , the vast majority of American Airlines flights will get what it’s calling the “best-in-class high-speed Wi-Fi.”

From the press release:

Beginning in January 2026, American will offer complimentary Wi-Fi on all aircraft equipped with Viasat and Intelsat high-speed satellite connectivity, accounting for roughly 90% of its fleet. To prepare for the launch, American conducted a limited-time complimentary Wi-Fi test on select routes, allowing the airline to gauge the strength of its service, which surpassed performance expectations.

American has partnered with AT&T to provide the new connectivity service.

You do have to be an AAdvantage program member to get the Wi-Fi, but signing up is entirely free so that’s little hindrance to connectivity.

American notes that once its new complimentary Wi-Fi launches, it will offer “free inflight connectivity on more planes than any other domestic carrier.”

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