American Airlines and AT&T — two iconic American brands built on a legacy of connecting customers to the people and places that matter most — will take those connections to new heights, offering complimentary inflight Wi-Fi1 across more than 2 million American flights a year, beginning in January 2026.

With complimentary inflight Wi-Fi available exclusively to members of the AAdvantage® loyalty program, American will offer free inflight connectivity on more planes than any other domestic carrier, sponsored by AT&T.

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 is also 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.

Less than two months ago, American announced Garboden’s appointment as Chief Customer Officer, emphasizing the airline’s renewed focus on the customer experience and its commitment to enhancing every aspect of the travel journey — from booking and boarding to inflight experiences, including digital connectivity.

Complimentary inflight Wi-Fi is the latest addition to the highly regarded AAdvantage® program, which offers more ways to achieve status and redeem miles than any other airline loyalty program.

1. Complimentary inflight Wi-Fi will be powered by Viasat and Intelsat.