"On Tuesday, the Texas airline said it will begin rolling out free, high-speed WiFi on more than 1,400 mainline narrowbody and dual-class regional aircraft. By early spring, nearly every American flight - including new Boeing 787s serving long-haul international routes - will offer the service. American said this will make it the airline with free WiFi on more planes than any other carrier in the world."
"The catch: the complimentary internet is only available to American's AAdvantage loyalty members. But it's free to join - requiring just basic personal information - and passengers can create an account at 35,000 feet and immediately start browsing and streaming. American currently offers free WiFi to AAdvantage members on a limited number of aircraft, but it's typically available for only up to 30 minutes and requires watching an ad. Non-members pay a minimum of $10 for access."
American Airlines will roll out free, high-speed WiFi on more than 1,400 mainline narrowbody and dual-class regional aircraft, extending service to nearly every flight by early spring, including new Boeing 787s on long-haul international routes. The WiFi is sponsored by AT&T and uses satellites from Viasat and Intelsat. Complimentary access is restricted to AAdvantage loyalty members, who can join for free with basic personal information and create accounts onboard to stream. Previously free access was limited and time-restricted, while non-members paid at least $10. Competitors are introducing Starlink, intensifying emphasis on reliability and loyalty monetization.
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