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Free airline WiFi is no longer special
Free in-flight WiFi, once a premium perk, has become a table-stakes offering, and American Airlines is finally catching up as airlines use it to hook loyalty members. On Tuesday, the Texas airline said it will begin rolling out free, high-speed…
Most reliable airlines of 2025 revealed
The most reliable airlines in 2025 have been revealed in a new ranking of flight operators on time for take-off. Aviation analytics company Cirium announced the world's most on-time carriers in its 17th annual “On-Time Performance…
Airlines using Wi-Fi, connected seatback tech as a differentiator
The availability of quick, complimentary Wi-Fi is quickly becoming a differentiator among airlines. While most European and Asian carriers still charge upwards of $20 per flight for connectivity during mid- and long-haul flights, U.S.-based…
American Airlines to Launch Free Wi-Fi in Premium Service Revamp
American Airlines Group Inc. will begin offering free high-speed Wi-Fi to members of its loyalty program starting this month, a move aimed at closing the gap with US rivals that have surged ahead in premium offerings. The Fort Worth, Texas-based…
American Airlines is adding free AT&T Wi-Fi to all its planes
The airline aims to have its entire fleet connected by spring 2026. The airline aims to have its entire fleet connected by spring 2026. LIVE CES 2026 Live: all the news, gadgets, and innovations from the show floor and beyond Andrew J. Hawkins is…
Free AT&T Wi-Fi is coming to every American Airlines flight this year
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority American Airlines has partnered with AT&T to offer free, high-speed, satellite-based Wi-Fi on all its planes. The airline carrier expects to have nearly every plane equipped with Wi-Fi by early spring. Passengers…
Major US airline to introduce premium economy cabin for the first time ever
Hawaiian Airlines has announced it will introduce a premium economy cabin for the first time, as part of a five-year, $600 million investment plan. The new premium economy seats will be retrofitted to the carrier's long-haul, widebody Airbus…
Free Satellite Wi-Fi Now Rolling Out on American Airlines
Bored with the movie selection on the airplane? Good news: American Airlines is launching free Wi-Fi on 'nearly every' flight it offers. Announced last year, the rollout begins this month and will be finished by early spring. 'Free high-speed Wi-Fi…
Free AT&T Wi-Fi is coming to American Airlines this year
Major airlines like Delta and United have been partnering with internet providers like T-Mobile and Starlink to provide free in-flight Wi-Fi, and now another airline has swooped in. In the near future, travelers on all American Airlines flights…
European airlines cancel hundreds of flights as snow chaos worsens - National
More flights will be canceled, trains will run late and roads will be blocked by snow across Europe in coming days as a cold snap is expected to worsen, bringing even more heavy snowfall after several days of travel disruption. Authorities in the…
American Airlines joins the free Wi-Fi club, courtesy of AT&T
American Airlines is finally ditching those pesky in-flight internet fees. Starting now, the airline is rolling out free high-speed Wi-Fi for AAdvantage members, a move sponsored by AT&T. If you've flown American Airlines recently, you probably…
This airline is holding flights so passengers don't miss their connections
It might seem counterintuitive, but American Airlines is experimenting with making travel faster and more efficient by sometimes delaying its flights. Last May, the U.S. airline announced it would begin testing the new technology at its Dallas-Fort…
Alaska Airlines pilot who landed plane after panel blew off sues Boeing - National
The Alaska Airlines pilot who has been universally praised as a hero for safely landing a jet after a door plug panel flew off shortly after takeoff is suing Boeing because he believes the plane maker wrongly tried to blame him and the rest of the…
American Airlines Debuts Free Wi-Fi
American Airlines is launching free in-flight Wi-Fi for loyalty program members, with a phased rollout across its fleet by early spring. The airline is pushing a premium experience with upgrades like expanded business class, new Flagship suites…
Avelo Airlines Closes Bases and Retires Planes in Preparation for What's Next
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