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Which Airlines Offer Wi-Fi on Board Their Planes?

Which Airlines Offer Wi-Fi on Board Their Planes?
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How In-Flight Wi-Fi Works

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: cell towers on the ground for short-haul flights, and satellites for long-haul flights or over oceans. Aircraft must be equipped with a specialized antenna to pick up the signal, which explains why not all airlines or aircraft are connected.

Major 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.

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In-Flight Wi-Fi – Summary of Services Offered per Airline

In the table below, you will find a summary of the Wi-Fi service offered by :

  • All Canadian airlines;
  • Airlines serving Canada and other popular international airlines.

Specific information for each carrier is presented in the following sections.

AirlinesIn-flight Wi-Fi?CostDetails
AeromexicoYes$0 to $55On certain aircraft
Air CanadaYes$0 to $21

On some devices

Free Wi-Fi for destinations in North America, Mexico and the Caribbean.

International to come in 2026

Air Canada RedYes$0 to $21On all aircraft except one
Air Canada ExpressYes$0 to $21On certain aircraft
Air AlgérieNo
Air FranceYes$0 to $45On certain aircraft
Air IndiaNo
Air TransatNo
Alaska AirlinesYes$0 to $45On certain aircraft
American AirlinesYes$14 to $27On certain aircraft
ANA (All Nippon Airways)Yes$0 to $31On certain aircraft
ArajetNo
Austrian AirlinesYes$0 to $37On certain aircraft
British AirwaysYes$0 to $39On certain aircraft
Canadian NorthNo
Cathay PacificYes$5 to $28On certain aircraft
Delta Air LinesYes$0 to $27On certain aircraft
EmiratesYes$0 to $28On almost all aircraft
EVAYes$0 to $56On some devices
Japan Airlines (JAL)Yes$0 to $27On almost all aircraft
JetBlueYes$0On all devices
Flair AirlinesNo
KLMYes$0 to $44On certain aircraft
Korean AirYes$5 to $29On certain aircraft
LATAMYes$0 to $17On certain devices
LufthansaYes$0 to $11On certain aircraft
PAL AirlinesNo
Porter AirlinesYes$0On all E195-E2 aircraft
Qatar AirwaysYes$0 to $14On certain aircraft
Royal Air MarocNo
Royal JordanianNo
RyanairNo
Singapore AirlinesYes$0 to $22On all aircraft except Boeing 737-800 NG
Southwest AirlinesYes$0 to $11On all aircraft
SunwingNo
SWISSYes$0 to $40On certain devices
Turkish AirlinesYes$0 to $49On certain aircraft
UnitedYes$0 to $36On certain handsets
WestJetYes$3 to $21On certain aircraft

In-Flight Data Packages With FlexiRoam and GigSky

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 teamed up with some twenty airlines, including Emirates, Lufthansa and TAP Air Portugal, to offer a fast connection on board certain aircraft. GigSky also offers a similar service on board the same airlines.

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Canadian Airlines

Air Canada

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 devices with an internet connection, messaging is available free of charge to members Aeroplan. You can send messages via applications such as Messenger, WhatsApp or iMessage.

You can also buy Wi-Fi packages before departure or on board the plane, paying in cash or points. Wi-Fi passes start at $6.50 CAD or 650 points Aeroplan for one hour. If you are a TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite* Cardyou are entitled to a 25% discount on in-flight Wi-Fi purchases.

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Air Canada Rouge

All Air Canada Rouge aircraft are equipped with Wi-Fi, except for one Airbus A321. 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’re traveling in Premium Rouge class. In this case, you benefit from free high-speed Wi-Fi access directly on your personal device.

You can also buy Wi-Fi packages before departure or on board the plane, paying in cash or points. Wi-Fi passes start at CA$6.50 or 650 points Aeroplan for one hour.

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Air Canada Express

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.

You can also buy Wi-Fi packages before departure or on board the plane, paying in cash or points. Wi-Fi passes start at CA$6.50 or 650 points Aeroplan for one hour.

Air Transat

Air Transat currently does not offer Wi-Fi on board its aircraft.

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Canadian North

The Canadian North carrier does not offer internet service on board its aircraft.

Flair Airlines

There is no Wi-Fi service on board Flair Airlines flights.

PAL Airlines

PAL Airlines does not offer Wi-Fi on board its aircraft.

Porter Airlines

All Porter Airlines Embraer E195-E2 aircraft are equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi. VIPorter members have access to a free internet connection throughout the flight.

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Sunwing

Sunwing does not offer Wi-Fi service on board its aircraft.

WestJet

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.

WestJet will soon be offering free Wi-Fi via Starlink to WestJet Rewards members and TELUS customers.

International Airlines

Aeromexico

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.

Air France

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 an internet service via Starlink in the coming year, a benefit that will be available free of charge to Flying Blue members.

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Air Algérie

Wi-Fi is not offered on board Air Algérie aircraft, but the company intends to equip its new aircraft over the next few years.

Air India

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.

Alaska Airlines

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 aircraft. Messaging applications such as iMessage, Messenger, WhatsApp and others can be used free of charge on board.

Internet packages start at $11 and service details can be found on this page.

American Airlines

Wi-Fi is available with American Airlines on almost all domestic flights in the USA and on all international flights operated by Boeing 777-300ER. Flights between Canada and the United States operated by American Eagle (on Embraer ERJ145 and Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft) do not
have Wi-Fi connections.

High-speed Wi-Fi service is available for purchase from $14. To check if your next flight offers this service, visit this page.

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ANA

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.

On international flights, Wi-Fi is available on Boeing 777-300ERs, Airbus 380s and selected Boeing 777-300ERs. Use of messaging applications is free of charge, while Internet passes start at $10. In addition, business and first-class passengers on international flights can use the internet service free of charge. All the information is listed on this page.

Arajet

The low-cost airline Arajet does not offer Wi-Fi on board its flights.

Austrian Airlines

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 start at $4. Service details are listed on this page.

British Airways

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.

Cathay Pacific

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 and First Class passengers can enjoy free Internet access. For other passengers, various packages are available, starting at $5.

Delta Air Lines

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 to international long-haul aircraft by the end of 2024.

For international flights, only the messaging service is free, and a full Internet service is available for purchase from $7.

Emirates

Emirates offers Wi-Fi connectivity on the vast majority of its flights, with free access to messaging applications for Emirates Skywards members. First-class passengers have access to full Internet service free of charge. Otherwise, packages are available from $4.

EVA

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.

Japan Airlines

Free Wi-Fi is available on all Japan Airlines domestic flights.. For international flights, internet service is also available free of charge for one hour for Economy and Premium Economy passengers, then free of charge for the duration of the flight for Business and First Class passengers.

JetBlue

JetBlue offers free high-speed Wi-Fi on all its flights and aircraft.

KLM

KLM offers Wi-Fi service on certain aircraft, including Airbus 330s and Boeing 777s. To find out if Wi-Fi will be available on your next flight, please check at the time of booking and check-in. Messaging is free on European and intercontinental flights.

Korean Air

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.

LATAM

Wi-Fi is available on LATAM flights only in Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Peru. Messaging service is offered free of charge to all passengers who are members of the LATAM Pass program, and Internet packages are available from $7.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa has equipped its short and medium-haul fleet (Airbus 319, A320, A321) with Wi-Fi service. Messaging is free for all Miles&More members, and other packages are available from $4.

From summer 2025, messaging will be offered free of charge on board long-haul flights.

Qatar Airways

Wi-Fi on board Qatar Airways is available on all Boeing 777s, B787-8s, B787-9s, Airbus 350s and A380s. Student Club members have access to free Wi-Fi for the duration of the flight, and Privilege Club members enjoy one hour’s free browsing. Other packages can be purchased in advance or on board the aircraft.

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Royal Air Maroc

The Royal Air Maroc aircraft are not equipped with Wi-Fi service.

Royal Jordanian

For the time being, 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 aircraft. In addition, existing Boeing 787-8s will be equipped as part of an upgrade over the next few years.

Ryanair

Ryanair does not offer Wi-Fi service on its flights.

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines offers Wi-Fi service on all its flights and aircraft, except Boeing 737-800 Next Generation. Wi-Fi is free and unlimited for all Business and First Class passengers, as well as for members of the KrisFlyer program. For other passengers, Internet packages are available from $6.

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Southwest Airlines

Wi-Fi service is available on all Southwest Airlines aircraft. Use of the messaging applications is free, and access to the full service sells for $11.

SWISS

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

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

United Airlines offers Wi-Fi on almost all its flights. Messaging app usage is free.

On domestic flights in the U.S. 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 according to destination and flight duration.

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Bottom Line

The information in this article is accurate at the time of publication. However, prices and options can change rapidly, so always check the airline’s website before departure. Enjoy your flight!

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In-flight Wi-Fi – Frequently asked questions

How do I use Wi-Fi in Airplane mode?

Activate Airplane mode to deactivate the cellular network, then manually reactivate Wi-Fi in your settings. Connect to the aircraft’s Wi-Fi network via the portal, following the instructions provided on board.

How can I get free Wi-Fi on the plane?

To get free Wi-Fi on the plane, check whether your airline offers this service as a benefit, often for members of their loyalty programs or holders of certain credit cards. Some airlines also offer limited free access for messaging or via partners such as T-Mobile in the USA.

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