[Home](https://seatwifi.com) / American Airlines WiFi [← American Airlines Data Hub](/airlines/aa) AA Active # American Airlines WiFi: How It Works, What It Costs American Airlines WiFi is available on most mainline aircraft, powered by **Viasat (newer jets) or Gogo (older aircraft)**. Pricing starts at $10 per session. Certain premium credit cards include WiFi statement credits that can offset the cost. ## Provider Summary American Airlines's in-flight WiFi is powered primarily by Viasat + Intelsat (free) / Panasonic (paid widebody), with typical speeds around 25 Mbps and peaks up to 70 Mbps. Most mainline aircraft are equipped — check the data hub for aircraft-specific status. [[source]](https://www.nerdwallet.com/travel/learn/american-airlines-wifi) Free? Mixed — see free conditions Provider Viasat + Intelsat (free) / Panasonic (paid widebody) Last verified 2026-05-04 ## American Airlines WiFi Rollout — Aircraft by Aircraft Airbus A320 In progress Part of the mainline domestic fleet. Rollout began the week of January 6, 2026. Expected to be 100% complete by end of January 2026. announced 2025-04 · target 2026-01 Boeing 737s In progress Part of the mainline domestic fleet. Rollout began the week of January 6, 2026. Expected to be 100% complete by end of January 2026. announced 2025-04 · target 2026-01 Boeing 787-8 In progress Free satellite service being introduced on some new, recently delivered, and updated models (787-8 and 787-9). announced 2025-04 Dual-Class American Eagle Regional In progress · 73% Rollout began the week of January 6, 2026. 73% of fleet had Wi-Fi upgrades as of January 6, 2026. Expected to be 100% complete by end of January 2026. announced 2025-04 · target 2026-01 Boeing 777s Announced Upgrade to free connectivity planned for aircraft currently using Panasonic Wi-Fi, but no specific timeline provided. announced 2025-04 Other widebody Announced Upgrade to free connectivity planned for aircraft currently using Panasonic Wi-Fi, but no specific timeline provided. announced 2025-04 ## American Airlines Fleet Tracker SeatWiFi tracks 986 American Airlines aircraft by individual tail number, cross-referenced against the FAA registry and live passenger reports. Active or in-progress WiFi installs cover 4 aircraft types: Airbus A320, Boeing 737s, Boeing 787-8, Dual-Class American Eagle Regional. [See every tracked AA tail number →](/airlines/aa) ## Frequently Asked Questions Does American Airlines have WiFi on all flights? All cabins on Viasat/Intelsat aircraft (free); paid only on Panasonic widebodies See the live data hub at /airlines/aa for aircraft-by-aircraft status. What WiFi provider does American Airlines use? American Airlines WiFi is powered primarily by Viasat + Intelsat (free) / Panasonic (paid widebody). [source] For free vs paid, see /american-airlines-free-wifi. How fast is American Airlines WiFi? American Airlines WiFi runs on Viasat + Intelsat (free) / Panasonic (paid widebody), with typical speeds around 25 Mbps and peaks up to 70 Mbps. [source] For pricing tiers tied to speed, see /american-airlines-wifi-cost. Does American Airlines WiFi work on international flights? American Airlines's long-haul fleet generally has WiFi on international routes, though brief drops over polar regions can occur depending on the satellite system. See the live data hub at /airlines/aa for aircraft-by-aircraft status. How do I connect to American Airlines WiFi? Switch on airplane mode after takeoff, enable WiFi, select the American Airlines network, and follow the on-board portal to either log in (free passes) or buy a plan. For free-WiFi conditions, see /american-airlines-free-wifi. ## American Airlines Flights We're Tracking [ AA103 BOEING 787-9 Unknown ](/flights/aa103)[ AA123 BOEING 777-200 Panasonic ](/flights/aa123)[ AA2811 AIRBUS A321 Viasat ](/flights/aa2811) Related Pages [Check Seat WiFi on Any Flight →](/)[Full Data Hub: tail numbers, rollouts →](/airlines/aa)[Free American Airlines WiFi →](/american-free-wifi)[American Airlines WiFi Cost →](/american-wifi-cost)[Connect to American Airlines WiFi →](/american-wifi-login)[All Airlines WiFi Directory →](/airlines)[Delta Airlines WiFi →](/delta-wifi)[United Airlines WiFi →](/united-wifi)[Southwest Airlines WiFi →](/southwest-wifi)[viasat Provider Guide →](/providers/viasat)[intelsat Provider Guide →](/providers/intelsat)[panasonic Provider Guide →](/providers/panasonic) Sources - [https://news.aa.com/news/news-details/2026/American-Airlines-launches-FREE-high-speed-Wi-Fi-sponsored-by-ATT-available-on-more-aircraft-than-any-other-carrier-in-the-world/default.aspx](https://news.aa.com/news/news-details/2026/American-Airlines-launches-FREE-high-speed-Wi-Fi-sponsored-by-ATT-available-on-more-aircraft-than-any-other-carrier-in-the-world/default.aspx) - [https://viewfromthewing.com/free-wi-fi-starts-at-american-airlines-in-2026-but-only-for-aadvantage-members-and-most-widebodies-arent-included/](https://viewfromthewing.com/free-wi-fi-starts-at-american-airlines-in-2026-but-only-for-aadvantage-members-and-most-widebodies-arent-included/) - [https://www.nerdwallet.com/travel/learn/american-airlines-wifi](https://www.nerdwallet.com/travel/learn/american-airlines-wifi) - [https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/12/10/american-airlines-free-wi-fi-rollout-ahead-of-2026-launch/](https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/12/10/american-airlines-free-wi-fi-rollout-ahead-of-2026-launch/) - [https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/experience/entertainment/wi-fi-and-connectivity.jsp](https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/experience/entertainment/wi-fi-and-connectivity.jsp) Last verified: 2026-05-04 [Check a Flight](/) [Search AA Flights](/search?q=aa) [Browse Airlines](/airlines)