American Airlines will soon start providing free Wi-Fi for all

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. American Airlines free Wi-Fi coming January 2026 In a new press release, American Airlines has announced 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 ... Read full article.