Providing an internet connection in a metal container travelling at 900 km/h at 10,000 meters altitude is quite the challenge!
In-flight Wi-Fi relies on two methods: ground-based cellular towers for short-haul flights and satellites for long-haul flights or flights over oceans. Aircraft must be equipped with a specialized antenna to capture the signal, which explains why not all airlines or aircraft are connected.
The main Wi-Fi providers for the aviation industry include Gogo, Viasat, and Thales. Depending on the provider used by the airline, prices, coverage, and speed will vary.
In the table below, you will find a summary of the Wi-Fi service offered by:
Specific information for each carrier is presented in the following sections.
A new advancement has emerged in the world of virtual SIMs: satellite internet. Now, some eSIM providers offer internet packages that allow you to stay connected even in the air. These options can be interesting for accessing faster in-flight connections and are often cheaper than the Wi-Fi offered by the carrier.
For example, Flexiroam has partnered with about twenty airlines including Emirates, Lufthansa, and TAP Air Portugal, to offer fast connections on certain aircraft. GigSky also offers a similar service on the same airlines.
Air Canada offers in-flight Wi-Fi on the majority of its wide-body aircraft (Boeing 787, Boeing 777, and Airbus 330) and on about half of its narrow-body aircraft. To check if Wi-Fi will be available on your next flight, visit this page on the Air Canada website. Information is available starting five days before departure.
On aircraft equipped with internet connection, messaging is available for free for Aeroplan members. You can send messages via applications such as Messenger, WhatsApp, or iMessage.
You can also purchase Wi-Fi packages before departure or on board the plane, paying with cash or points. Wi-Fi passes are sold starting at CA$6.50 or 650 Aeroplan points for one hour. If you have the TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite* Card, you are entitled to a 25% discount on your in-flight Wi-Fi purchases.
The entire Air Canada Rouge fleet is equipped with Wi-Fi, except for one Airbus A321 aircraft. To check if Wi-Fi is available on your next flight, visit this page.
With Air Canada Rouge, you can purchase Wi-Fi passes just like on Air Canada flights, unless you are travelling in Premium Rouge class. In that case, you get free high-speed Wi-Fi access directly on your personal device.
You can also purchase Wi-Fi packages before departure or on board the plane, paying with cash or points. Wi-Fi passes are sold starting at CA$6.50 or 650 Aeroplan points for one hour.
All Air Canada Express (Jazz) Embraer E175 aircraft are equipped with in-flight Wi-Fi. Additionally, 75% of Mitsubishi CRJ900 aircraft offer this service. To check if Wi-Fi is available on your next flight, visit this page.
Air Transat currently does not offer Wi-Fi on board its aircraft.
The Canadian North carrier does not offer internet service on board its aircraft.
There is no Wi-Fi service on board Flair Airlines flights.
PAL Airlines does not offer Wi-Fi on board its aircraft.
All Porter Airlines Embraer E195-E2 aircraft are equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi. VIPorter members have access to free internet connection throughout the flight.
Sunwing does not offer Wi-Fi service on board its aircraft.
WestJet offers Wi-Fi on its Boeing 737 MAX 8, 737-700, 737-800, and 787 aircraft. To check if internet connection will be available on your next flight, check your reservation or during check-in. Packages are sold starting at $3.
Soon, WestJet will offer Wi-Fi via Starlink for free to WestJet Rewards members and TELUS customers.
Some Aeromexico aircraft are equipped with Wi-Fi: Boeing 787, 737 MAX, and 737-800. All passengers can use messaging apps for free, and business class passengers have full internet access at no charge.
Details are available on this webpage.
Wi-Fi is available on 90% of Air France aircraft, including Boeing 777, Boeing 787, and Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, A350, and A220.
If your aircraft is equipped, you can purchase a Wi-Fi pass directly on board or during check-in, up to 30 hours before your flight.
Three packages are available, depending on your needs: the Message Pass (free), the Surf Pass, and the Stream Pass. All details can be found on this webpage.
Air France also plans to offer internet service via Starlink in the coming year, a benefit that will be available for free to Flying Blue members.
Wi-Fi is not offered on board Air Algérie aircraft, but the company plans to equip its new aircraft in the coming years.
Wi-Fi is currently not available on Air India flights. However, the carrier is gradually rolling out the service on its aircraft, starting with the Airbus 350.
Wi-Fi is available with Alaska Airlines on Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737 MAX, Boeing 737-800, 737-900ER, Boeing 737-900, and Embraer E175. Messaging applications, such as iMessage, Messenger, WhatsApp, and others, can be used on board for free.
Internet packages start at $11 and service details can be found on this page.
Wi-Fi is available with American Airlines on almost all domestic flights within the United States and on all international flights operated by Boeing 777-300ER. Flights between Canada and the United States operated under American Eagle (on Embraer ERJ145 and Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft) do not have Wi-Fi connectivity.
High-speed Wi-Fi service is available for purchase starting at $14. To check if your next flight offers this service, visit this page.
Wi-Fi is offered free of charge on domestic flights with ANA, on equipped aircraft (the majority of the fleet). To find out if Wi-Fi will be available on your next flight, the information is available on the mobile app or the website during check-in.
For international flights, Wi-Fi is equipped on Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus 380, and some Boeing 777-300ER. Messaging apps are free to use, otherwise, internet passes start at $10. Additionally, business class and first-class travellers on international flights can use the internet service for free. All information is listed on this page.
The low-cost airline Arajet does not offer Wi-Fi on board its flights.
Wi-Fi is available on Austrian Airlines short and medium-haul flights operated by Airbus 320. On long-haul routes, only Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft offer in-flight internet. On these flights, messaging is free for all passengers.
Other internet packages are available starting at $4. Service details are listed on this page.
The majority of British Airways aircraft are equipped with Wi-Fi and messaging is free for Executive Club members. Internet packages vary in price depending on the flight duration and service. Additionally, Wi-Fi service is free for First class passengers. Find all the details on this page.
Onboard Cathay Pacific, Wi-Fi is available on all Airbus A350 and A321neo aircraft. Its progressive deployment is ongoing on Boeing 777 and Airbus A330.
Business class and first-class passengers can enjoy the internet service for free. For other passengers, various packages are offered starting at $5.
Delta Airlines offers free Wi-Fi on over 700 aircraft (mainly Airbus 220, A319, A320, A321, Boeing 737, and B757) for SkyMiles members. The service is available on the main domestic fleet and will be gradually rolled out on international long-haul aircraft by the end of 2024.
For international flights, only messaging is free and a full internet service is available for purchase starting at $7.
Emirates offers Wi-Fi connectivity on the vast majority of its flights, with free access to messaging apps for Emirates Skywards members. First Class passengers have full internet access for free. Otherwise, packages are available for purchase starting at $4.
Wi-Fi is available on EVA Air on Boeing 787, B777-300ER, and Airbus 330-300 aircraft. Business class passengers are entitled to use the internet service for free on long-haul flights. Additionally, different packages are available starting at $7.
Wi-Fi is available for free on all domestic flights of Japan Airlines. For international flights, the internet service is also available for free for one hour for economy and premium economy passengers, then free for the entire flight duration for business class or first-class passengers.
JetBlue offers high-speed Wi-Fi service for free on all its flights and aircraft.
KLM provides Wi-Fi service on certain aircraft, including Airbus 330 and Boeing 777. To find out if Wi-Fi will be available on your next flight, check during booking and check-in. Messaging is free on European and intercontinental flights.
Wi-Fi service is available with Korean Air on routes operated by Boeing 737-8, B787-10, and Airbus 321-neo. The rollout across the entire fleet is ongoing. Internet packages are available starting at $5 for messaging.
Wi-Fi is available on LATAM flights only in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. The messaging service is offered free of charge to all passengers who are members of the LATAM Pass program and internet packages are available starting at $7.
Lufthansa has equipped its short and medium-haul fleet (Airbus 319, A320, A321) with Wi-Fi service. Messaging is free for all members of the Miles & More program and other packages are available starting at $4.
Wi-Fi on Qatar Airways is available on all Boeing 777, B787-8, B787-9, Airbus 350, and A380. Student Club members have access to free Wi-Fi for the entire flight, and Privilege Club members get one hour of free browsing. Other packages can be purchased in advance or on board the plane.
The Royal Air Maroc aircraft are not equipped with Wi-Fi service.
For now, Wi-Fi is not offered on Royal Jordanian flights. The airline is gradually rolling out the service on new Embraer E190-E2, Airbus A320neo, and Boeing 787-9. Additionally, existing Boeing 787-8s will be equipped during an upgrade in the coming years.
Ryanair does not offer Wi-Fi service on its flights.
Singapore Airlines offers Wi-Fi service on all its flights and aircraft, except for Boeing 737-800 Next Generation. Wi-Fi is free and unlimited for all Business Class and First Class passengers, as well as KrisFlyer program members. For other passengers, internet packages are available starting at $6.
Wi-Fi service is available on all Southwest Airlines aircraft. Messaging app usage is free, and full service access is sold for $11.
SWISS offers Wi-Fi on long-haul flights operated by Airbus 330, A340, and Boeing 777, and messaging is free. Full packages are available starting at $40.
Turkish Airlines offers Wi-Fi on most of its flights, including those operated by Boeing 777-300ER, B787-9, and Airbus 350-900. The carrier plans to make this service free across its entire fleet in the coming year. Rates and access conditions depend on travel class, loyalty status, and data amount.
United Airlines offers Wi-Fi on almost all its flights. Messaging app usage is free.
On domestic flights within the United States and short international flights (such as those to Mexico and Canada), Wi-Fi costs $11 for MileagePlus members and $14 for other passengers. For longer flights, the price varies depending on the destination and flight duration.
The information in this article is accurate at the time of publication. However, prices and options can change quickly, so always check the airline’s website before departure. Enjoy your flight!
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