In April 2025, American made an exciting and overdue announcement, that it would introduce free inflight Wi-Fi as of January 2026. Well, there’s now an exciting update, as the free inflight connectivity is starting to go live as of today. Let’s go over all the details.
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American begins offering free Wi-Fi for AAdvantage members
American Airlines has started to introduce free inflight Wi-Fi as of January 6, 2026, sponsored by AT&T. Free Wi-Fi is available exclusively for members of the carrier’s AAdvantage program, and the airline highlights how it will offer free high speed inflight connectivity on more planes than any other airline in the world.
So, what does the rollout schedule look like for this? Effective (almost) immediately, free Wi-Fi will be available on all narrow body mainline and regional aircraft, which have Viasat and Intelsat connectivity. American states that this is being rolled out this month, so it could be a few weeks until this is available on all eligible aircraft.
Then as of the spring of 2026, free Wi-Fi will be expanded to wide body aircraft with Viasat Wi-Fi, which includes newly delivered Boeing 787-9s. American also states that it’s working toward offering free Wi-Fi on 100% of its fleet, including Panasonic equipped aircraft, but there’s no timeline yet for that happening.
Here’s how Heather Garboden, American’s Chief Customer Officer, describes this development:
“As American celebrates 100 years of delivering industry firsts, including the first loyalty program and first airport lounge, we’re setting the standard for connectivity in the skies. Free high-speed Wi-Fi isn’t just a perk — it’s essential for today’s travelers. That’s why we’re proud to begin rolling out this new offering, sponsored by AT&T, across the majority of our fleet. Once roll out is completed, every AAdvantage member can stay connected, stream and share almost anywhere their journey takes them for free.”
In recent weeks, American has already been testing offering free Wi-Fi on select flights. The airline didn’t announce which flights were eligible in advance, but instead, passengers found out once onboard their flight.
What an exciting development for American passengers!
In recent years, American has really lost its edge when it comes to inflight connectivity, so I’d consider this to be a hugely positive development. Let me provide some background…
Going back several years, American was the best of the “big three” airlines when it came to inflight Wi-Fi. The airline had Viasat Wi-Fi on the most jets, meaning that passengers had access to fast Wi-Fi. Delta and United also charged for Wi-Fi, but had considerably worse systems for inflight connectivity. Over time, the situation changed:
- Delta is in the process of rolling out free Wi-Fi throughout its fleet, made possible by the widespread installation of Viasat Wi-Fi
- United is in the process of rolling out free Starlink Wi-Fi throughout its fleet, which will eventually make United the best of the “big three” US carriers on this front, though it’ll be some time before rollout is complete
Up until now, Delta has beat American, since it also offered fast Wi-Fi, but it was free. With this change, American will have more planes than Delta with free Wi-Fi, so that’s pretty exciting. Meanwhile United is going to beat American and Delta once it has Starlink on a widespread basis, but full rollout is likely a couple of years down the road.
When it comes to American, the issue wasn’t just that the airline charged for Wi-Fi, but also how much the airline was charging. For example, Alaska, Southwest, and United, have all historically charged $8 per segment for Wi-Fi, while American’s pricing was all over the place, and sometimes cost $20+ per segment.
American didn’t even offer free inflight messaging, aside from the T-Mobile partnership. That’s wild because:
- It’s something that even United offers at this point, with its inferior connectivity system
- American promised several years back that it would introduce free inflight messaging, but then backtracked
Going back to early 2025, American CEO Robert Isom went on record as saying that the airline had no plans to introduce free Wi-Fi. Clearly over the past year, we’ve finally seen management change its strategy.
American has been greatly lagging both Delta and United when it comes to profitability. For so long, the airline thought it didn’t really need to compete with those airlines on product, but rather, that it could be profitable through its (primarily domestic) network.
That whole strategy just didn’t materialize, and there are some major changes at the airline, whereby management realizes the company needs to become more competitive, and focus on the passenger experience.
Look, I don’t think we’re suddenly going to see American retrofit narrow body planes with TVs, or massively improve the soft product, but I think the airline will no longer cut corners in areas where it’s so glaringly obvious that the airline needs to compete. With both Delta and United pledging to offer free Wi-Fi, it has been clear that American needed to do this as well, which is why we’re seeing this change.
Bottom line
American has started rolling out free inflight Wi-Fi as of January 6, 2026, following plenty of testing in recent weeks. You can expect that this will be rolled out on all narrow body mainline aircraft and regional jets with Viasat and Intelsat connectivity by the end of January, before expanding to select wide body planes in the spring.
Competitively, American needed to do this, so I’m happy to see the company is actually following through on this. As someone who has been subscribed to a monthly Wi-Fi pass, this saves me hundreds of dollars per year.
What do you make of American introducing free Wi-Fi?
No free wifi today 1/7/26 BGI-MIA...
And no free wifi on MIA-MCI. $20 or 2500 miles for full flight. Flight attendant at start even said wait to get into air before purchasing because incoming flight was intermittent. No mention of free. What's going on here?
Anyone know when ViaSat is going to launch the their next satellite to hopefully and finally get Wifi coverage over the Pacific and Oceania?
So, I'm curious. I currently pay a monthly fee for WIFI on AA (2 devices). Will they continue to bill me even though as an Advantage member I should be provided free service?
Ben: "Then as of the spring of 2026, free Wi-Fi will be expanded to wide body aircraft with Viasat Wi-Fi, which includes newly delivered Boeing 787-9s."
AA website: "AAdvantage® members have access to free Wi-Fi on most domestic and select international flights, sponsored by AT&T.
. . .
American offers free high-speed Wi-Fi across these aircraft:
All Airbus A319, A320 and A321 aircraft, and all Boeing 737 aircraft
Select Boeing 787-8...
Ben: "Then as of the spring of 2026, free Wi-Fi will be expanded to wide body aircraft with Viasat Wi-Fi, which includes newly delivered Boeing 787-9s."
AA website: "AAdvantage® members have access to free Wi-Fi on most domestic and select international flights, sponsored by AT&T.
. . .
American offers free high-speed Wi-Fi across these aircraft:
All Airbus A319, A320 and A321 aircraft, and all Boeing 737 aircraft
Select Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft
Select American Eagle® regional aircraft"
It is interesting they use present tense. And, flights on the 789Ps (Viasat) indicate high speed wifi, while the other 789s (Panasonic) just say wifi if you look up a flight.
Not free on SkyWest 175 to phx today Regular charge
Inflight right now (6 Jan) BWI-MIA and they still made me pay. They took away the T-Mobile freebie on January 1. Gonna eat well in the Admirals Club .
Hope they have fresh guac ready for you (if you're into that)!
I assume the 'phased rollout' is necessary because the Viasat satellites need to be physically re-aligned to transmit 'free' internet waves instead of the 'paid' ones. Such a technological intricate endeavor requires major overhauls, indeed. We must be patient while the software engineers figure out how to stop asking for our credit card numbers—it’s a very advanced procedure.
From this day forth... January 6... shall be known as... 'the day AA joined DL and B6 with free WiFi.' #NeverForget
Please don't make a mockery of January 6. What happened in our capital is a national disgrace!
Jedidiah, I haven't forgotten the failed coup attempt, and continue to believe Trump is a literal insurrectionist, who shouldn't have been allowed to run again.
And yet, it seems, he got away with it... all of it... so, make that make sense.
what an incredibly sweet day except for everyone but the arrogant bunch at Willis Tower.
For once, AA looked at the cards in its hand and realized they could upstage UA and move closer to being in line with DL.
Keep Climbing... *burp*
"move closer to being in line with DL."
By any measure whatsoever, this is putting AA well ahead of DL on wifi.
Delta doesn't even have anything beyond gogo wifi on an entire mainline fleet lol. Much less any plan to change that gogo wifi on a plane with no retirement date, so far
But it is an easy win for AA vs UA, no doubt.
Max, have you considered, hear me out, that United, could, like, just offer free WiFi, too? Maybe do that.
@1990
You and Tim seem to think I'm defending UA wifi? They have global coverage, something Delta does not, but that's about it. Their domestic wifi overall is, by far, the worst of the big 4 airlines. But they also know that are taking immediate action to fix that. Still makes UA the worst currently but I would argue a plan to get your entire fleet to free starlink is a better longer term...
@1990
You and Tim seem to think I'm defending UA wifi? They have global coverage, something Delta does not, but that's about it. Their domestic wifi overall is, by far, the worst of the big 4 airlines. But they also know that are taking immediate action to fix that. Still makes UA the worst currently but I would argue a plan to get your entire fleet to free starlink is a better longer term strategy than a non-existent plan to get any high speed wifi on the 717 fleet. Delta had one... but it seems it failed.
But to be clear, there's no question UA has the worst domestic wifi if you're flying today or in 2026.
But due to bandwidth and the abilities of their current satellite wifi provider, UA can't offer free wifi until they get Starlink.
So to answer your question... no. United could not... like.... just offer free wifi too until they get starlink and they've already stated starlink equipped aircraft will have free wifi.
Yes, I thought you were defending United... and it's paid WiFi. Thanks for clarifying. Get that starlink going, then, sir! On the double! Chop-chop!!
you simply can't help but lie, can you, Max.
DL has had free high speed WiFi on 750 mainline domestic aircraft for years.
DL turned on free high speed WiFi on 120 A330s and B767s across the Atlantic and to S. America last year
Half of DL's A350 fleet has WiFi installed, that number continues to grow, and it is available across the Pacific on a paid basis until Viasat launches their new satellite this...
you simply can't help but lie, can you, Max.
DL has had free high speed WiFi on 750 mainline domestic aircraft for years.
DL turned on free high speed WiFi on 120 A330s and B767s across the Atlantic and to S. America last year
Half of DL's A350 fleet has WiFi installed, that number continues to grow, and it is available across the Pacific on a paid basis until Viasat launches their new satellite this year
AA has no published plans to put free high speed WiFi on their widebodies or TPAC or TATL or S. America flights.
On no realistic planet - your mind is neither on this planet or realistic - is AA anywhere near close to parity with DL.
But we realize that it is emotional and intellectually impossible for DL to lead in anything.
btw, see Gary's article. He has much more detail about availability on AA jets.
and UA WILL be dragging up the rear in free high speed WiFi deployment
There is no such thing as last mover advantage.
"AA has no published plans to put free high speed WiFi on their widebodies or TPAC or TATL or S. America flights."
Because they want to offer Wifi over the Pacific & Oceania unlike DL.
https://www.delta.com/us/en/onboard/inflight-entertainment/onboard-wifi
Yikes!
you, like mini-brain, can't accept that DL actually does offer PAID WiFi on half of its 350s which is its primary aircraft over the Pacific.
DL doesn't promote that it offers high speed or even paid WiFi because half of the fleet is not a high enough threshold.
Viasat will launch a new satellite over the Pacific which will allow DL to offer high speed free WiFi.
It is beyond hypocritical of you - but...
you, like mini-brain, can't accept that DL actually does offer PAID WiFi on half of its 350s which is its primary aircraft over the Pacific.
DL doesn't promote that it offers high speed or even paid WiFi because half of the fleet is not a high enough threshold.
Viasat will launch a new satellite over the Pacific which will allow DL to offer high speed free WiFi.
It is beyond hypocritical of you - but no surprise - that you two nitpick over the 5% of DL's fleet and flights because you can't admit that DL has 880 other mainline aircraft providing high speed free WiFi for SkyMiles members serving N. America, TATL and Latin America routes.
oh, and have you come up w/ the date when StarLink will be certified on the 787?
without it, neither AA or UA will come anywhere close to touching DL in international coverage and certainly across the Pacific
United offers Starlink on 280 aircraft including almost all of its two-class UAX regional jets.
Starlink on United Express offers vastly faster speeds typically 150 to over 250 Mbps download, with some tests hitting up to 379 Mbps and lower latency than Delta Connection Hughes WiFi (which can be under 10 Mbps), allowing for smooth streaming and video calls, while Hughes provides basic connectivity but struggles with heavy use; Starlink uses low-Earth orbit (LEO)...
United offers Starlink on 280 aircraft including almost all of its two-class UAX regional jets.
Starlink on United Express offers vastly faster speeds typically 150 to over 250 Mbps download, with some tests hitting up to 379 Mbps and lower latency than Delta Connection Hughes WiFi (which can be under 10 Mbps), allowing for smooth streaming and video calls, while Hughes provides basic connectivity but struggles with heavy use; Starlink uses low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites for better performance, whereas traditional satellite providers like Hughes (using GEO/MEO) are upgrading but generally lag behind the LEO-based Starlink experience, with Delta upgrading to Viasat and Hughes on mainline, and United rolling out Starlink on regional jets for a premium experience.
UA offers StarLink on precisely how many MAINLINE aircraft, rebel? Almost ALL of that 280 IS regional jets.
All of the big 3 rolled out WiFi on large RJs very quickly
and neither AA or UA offer high speed WiFi - or will - on 50 passenger single class regional jets - of which DL has none.
as hard as it is for you to admit - and I will keep repeating it as...
UA offers StarLink on precisely how many MAINLINE aircraft, rebel? Almost ALL of that 280 IS regional jets.
All of the big 3 rolled out WiFi on large RJs very quickly
and neither AA or UA offer high speed WiFi - or will - on 50 passenger single class regional jets - of which DL has none.
as hard as it is for you to admit - and I will keep repeating it as long as you try to dodge reality - DL led the big 3 in GLOBAL free WiFi, AA leapfrogs UA today and UA, as is usual with many things, talks a big game but will bring up the rear in actually delivering product upgrades.
Tim Dunn, "All of the big 3 rolled out WiFi on large RJs very quickly"
But United's Starlink is far superior. Actually, there is no comparison.
Tim Dunn, "50 passenger single class regional jets - of which DL has none."
Demonstrably false. See Delta Connection CRJ-550s. Poor Tim.
but, but, but
Denial is not a river in Egypt.
UA is bringing up the tail of the big 3 in the US and is behind B6 in mainline deployment.
StarLink means nothing on planes where it doesn't exist which is the vast majority of UA's mainline fleet.
and you truly believe that 550s are single cabin? thought so... UA clogs ORD skies with all of those single cabin RJs.
Just walk away.
TD, "and you truly believe that 550s are single cabin?"
Oops. Missed the single class.
Hey, mark this down. TD was right for once. Congratulations!
I'm just happy that you are at the point of admitting you are wrong and I am right on even one issue
now, what is the certification date StarLink on 787s and how many of those 280 aircraft are actually UA mainline aircraft?
You do realize that B6 has over 280 mainline aircraft, all of which have free high speed WiFi? which means that UA is indeed bringing up the tail in WiFi...
I'm just happy that you are at the point of admitting you are wrong and I am right on even one issue
now, what is the certification date StarLink on 787s and how many of those 280 aircraft are actually UA mainline aircraft?
You do realize that B6 has over 280 mainline aircraft, all of which have free high speed WiFi? which means that UA is indeed bringing up the tail in WiFi rollout.
but yeah, the CRJ550 is a 50 passenger multi-cabin regional jet which DL uses almost entirely on EAS routes but is a major part of UA's regional jet fleet.
"you simply can't help but lie, can you, Max."
Feel free to point out where I lied?
Delta doesn't have free global wifi. Why? Because they don't even have any coverage to Asia (PER THEIR OWN WEBSITE -- TALK TO DELTA.COM IF YOU HATE IT SO MUCH). I'll use delta.com for what has wifi and does not long before I use you for a source lol.
Delta certainly doesn't have free mainline wifi....
"you simply can't help but lie, can you, Max."
Feel free to point out where I lied?
Delta doesn't have free global wifi. Why? Because they don't even have any coverage to Asia (PER THEIR OWN WEBSITE -- TALK TO DELTA.COM IF YOU HATE IT SO MUCH). I'll use delta.com for what has wifi and does not long before I use you for a source lol.
Delta certainly doesn't have free mainline wifi. They have it on the majority but not all.
They also don't have high speed wifi on their mainline fleet since their 717s have no plan for it, and as you note, their own A350s. I don't know why you keep posting 750 like it matters. AA has had it on over 1,000 for years now. Do you think giving big numbers makes DL look better even though it's far below AA?
Maybe put down the kool aid and insults for once in your life and just take a reflective step back.
I really don't understand how I'm in your head so much but just wow... you just lose your mind when I write facts down like -- who has high speed wifi installed on all ML aircraft:
1. AA -- and has for more than 1,000 for years now (since you seem to love posting big delta numbers as though that makes up for the 717 fleet)
2. DL -- nope. 717 fleet is neglected. Per you, many A359s don't have the satellite dish installed. I can't vouch for that, but you said it
3. UA -- nope.
Who has global coverage?
1. AA -- yes
2. DL -- Nope and hasn't ever. Routing for DL customers to hop on a 14 hour flight with no wifi
3. UA -- yes
Who has high speed global wifi coverage:
1. AA -- Yes
2. DL -- nope with no plans to
3. UA -- nope. And it won't happen until Starlink is completely installed.
Who has free high speed wifi across the globe:
1. AA -- No, their Panasonic widebody jets can't support it
2. DL -- hell no, they omit entire geographies and don't even have working plans for an entire mainline fleet type
3. UA -- Nope but easily the best long term plan to do this. Far better than any plan AA or DL has long-term, but certainly not today.
Who has free domestic (+ Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, etc) high speed wifi?
1. AA -- yes, as of today whenever it starts (per some posters here)
2. DL -- nope with no plans for it either.
3. UA -- nope but with a plan to do it.
Tim, You really need to chill out with your insults. and just get a life. Geez, I get busy with work and come back to you losing your mind on the same topic again.
Neither AA or UA have FREE HIGH SPEED WiFi across even 90% of their routes across the Atlantic or to S. America
B6 has far more mainline aircraft -and seats with high speed WiFi than UA.
AA made a major step forward today -and yet even Gary accurately notes there are significant portions of their domestic fleet and network that don't have it and won't for months if not years.
Delta is easily in the...
Neither AA or UA have FREE HIGH SPEED WiFi across even 90% of their routes across the Atlantic or to S. America
B6 has far more mainline aircraft -and seats with high speed WiFi than UA.
AA made a major step forward today -and yet even Gary accurately notes there are significant portions of their domestic fleet and network that don't have it and won't for months if not years.
Delta is easily in the front of the US and global industry; it really doesn't matter how many lists you write to try to avoid admitting that reality.
Your incessant need to drop qualifiers about WiFi service so you can refuse to admit that DL is well ahead of the US and global industry is pathological.
Let me say it one more time.
PATHOLOGICAL.
There is something desperately sick w/ something that works themselves into every form of knots to avoid admitting a reality which everyone else can see.
GET HELP.
"Neither AA or UA have FREE HIGH SPEED WiFi across even 90% of their routes across the Atlantic or to S. America"
Fun fact. Delta doesn't have it today on every plane you can see here flying on the mainland. https://www.flightaware.com/live/aircrafttype/B712 Maybe 2 hour flights don't need high speed wifi (much less free), but AA has it on every mainline plane. Delta just did a poor job planning.
Or also in this small space of...
"Neither AA or UA have FREE HIGH SPEED WiFi across even 90% of their routes across the Atlantic or to S. America"
Fun fact. Delta doesn't have it today on every plane you can see here flying on the mainland. https://www.flightaware.com/live/aircrafttype/B712 Maybe 2 hour flights don't need high speed wifi (much less free), but AA has it on every mainline plane. Delta just did a poor job planning.
Or also in this small space of water (though it does to Hawaii but that's also every Viasat user now that includes AA): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Ocean
To quote your Bible (AGAIN FOR YOU): https://www.delta.com/us/en/onboard/inflight-entertainment/onboard-wifi
"Asia (...to include Australia/NZ...): No Wi-Fi Coverage"
you know... i even simplified it into 5 easy and extremely basic questions to get at your weird attempts to distract by claiming things with random percentages and numbers that mean nothing and are not consistent despite what you're saying.
But since you didn't read them, I'll repost:
who has high speed wifi installed on all ML aircraft:
1. AA -- and has for more than 1,000 for years now (since you seem to love posting big delta numbers as though that makes up for the 717 fleet)
2. DL -- nope. 717 fleet is neglected. Per you, many A359s don't have the satellite dish installed. I can't vouch for that, but you said it
3. UA -- nope.
Who has global coverage?
1. AA -- yes
2. DL -- Nope and hasn't ever. Routing for DL customers to hop on a 14 hour flight with no wifi
3. UA -- yes
Who has high speed global wifi coverage:
1. AA -- Yes
2. DL -- nope with no plans to
3. UA -- nope. And it won't happen until Starlink is completely installed.
Who has free high speed wifi across the globe:
1. AA -- No, their Panasonic widebody jets can't support it
2. DL -- hell no, they omit entire geographies and don't even have working plans for an entire mainline fleet type
3. UA -- Nope but easily the best long term plan to do this. Far better than any plan AA or DL has long-term, but certainly not today.
Who has free domestic (+ Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, etc) high speed wifi (to say it another way, which narrow body routes have it...)?
1. AA -- yes, as of today whenever it starts (per some posters here)
2. DL -- nope with no plans for it either.
3. UA -- nope but with a plan to do it.
Delta is a "no" on all 5 simple basic yes or no questions. Do they have this or do they not. Through their own strategy, mismanaged planning, and direct choices (717. Flying A350s with no antenna even), Delta can't even make the basic questions on any of the 5.
AA is a Yes on 4 of 5
UA is yes on 1 of 5.
Get a grip dude. I'm pathalogical? You're hitting the refresh constantly to instantly reply to me and can't even bother to read what I write.
Knock Knock
Who's There?
The shrink ready to help calm you down over how worked up you are on a stupid article about AA wifi lol. Even simple facts bother you.
I really don't understand how I get in your mind so much but wow... you sure do get worked up with simple facts pointed out to you.
You really don't have to get so worked up on simple topics or ruin your own day in your mom's basement over stupid sh*t like this.
Go have a cup of sweet tea and some cheese grits or whatever you use to get your blood pressure down.
The hypocrisy is stunning. As usual.
You manage to get two replies posted in 40 minutes but I am hitting the refresh button.
Scream at the clouds all you want.
DL leads the global industry as well as AA and UA in WiFi deployment.
All of your temper tantrums and cut and paste jobs don't change a thing.
take a look at how many times you've posted today, pal.
Yes. You hit refresh over and over all day.
I replied to you after 7 hours today. You replied back MANY times with Rebel and to me but then right back to me after I finally replied to your nonsense with multiple paragraphs and the usual name calling (another one of your tells when it's easy you know you have nothing else to...
take a look at how many times you've posted today, pal.
Yes. You hit refresh over and over all day.
I replied to you after 7 hours today. You replied back MANY times with Rebel and to me but then right back to me after I finally replied to your nonsense with multiple paragraphs and the usual name calling (another one of your tells when it's easy you know you have nothing else to say).
I replied with the same stuff I said 40 minutes before, was it?
"DL leads the global industry as well as AA and UA in WiFi deployment."
I guess if you ignore everything that you were unable to reply to, huh?
Just ignore data. Ignore facts and just make dogmatic statements... it is the Tim Dunn way, after all.
Whew. you need a life. Name calling won't get you very far in life. But hey, you already know that, right? Who fired you from their airline again? ;)
thank you what everyone else knew is your real problem - you can't stand that anyone else and esp. me posts whatever they want when they want.
You PATHOLOGICALLY think that you should be able to control the narrative - and because you can't, you trash me because you can't control me.
THAT is the issue.
You wouldn't know data if it hit you up the side of the head. You have done nothing...
thank you what everyone else knew is your real problem - you can't stand that anyone else and esp. me posts whatever they want when they want.
You PATHOLOGICALLY think that you should be able to control the narrative - and because you can't, you trash me because you can't control me.
THAT is the issue.
You wouldn't know data if it hit you up the side of the head. You have done nothing but manipulate facts and reality to try to prove me wrong.
Walk away and get help, Max.
Delta clearly is at the front of the global industry in high speed free WiFi deployment and your childish and immature attempts don't change anything.
And I am sure as h* not about to take any direction from you about when and how many times I post.
PATHOLOGICAL and incapable of seeing it - that is who you are
lol
it's amusing when your mental issues show themselves so clearly.
You haven't replied to a single point of data or fact I've mentioned and are, instead, now just doing your normal thing of making dogmatic statements and resorting to name calling that nearly all on this website see as you looking at yourself in the mirror.
"You PATHOLOGICALLY think that you should be able to control the narrative - and because...
lol
it's amusing when your mental issues show themselves so clearly.
You haven't replied to a single point of data or fact I've mentioned and are, instead, now just doing your normal thing of making dogmatic statements and resorting to name calling that nearly all on this website see as you looking at yourself in the mirror.
"You PATHOLOGICALLY think that you should be able to control the narrative - and because you can't, you trash me because you can't control me."
It really does seem sometimes like you think of things that describe yourself then yell that at others as a really strange means of deflection and lack of introspection.
I could care less what you post or controlling the narrative. You don't control it. Neither do I.
It's a F**king comment section
And I don't trash you but you can't respond to very basic minimum recruitments that I mention about Delta wifi and when you hurl names, it's certainly normal to remind others how deranged someone would have to be to be obsessed with a company that fired him -- but here you are
Go to bed and take your psych pills. You seem way overdue today or is it just that sober January ended poorly for you already?
*requirements*
not recruitments...
You got owned buddy, walk away with your tail between your legs unless you have something to say about the facts but you don't and you just resort to name calling when others don't agree with you like a petulant child.
I don't come on here or anywhere counting times that someone else participates.
You do.
You are pathologically incapable of letting other people do what they want.
It isn't worth my or anyone else's job to reply to the distorted, manipulated drivel you post.
It is an absolute pleasure to note the real issues which drive you - which is rooted in your absolute jealousy that someone else can talk intelligently about the...
I don't come on here or anywhere counting times that someone else participates.
You do.
You are pathologically incapable of letting other people do what they want.
It isn't worth my or anyone else's job to reply to the distorted, manipulated drivel you post.
It is an absolute pleasure to note the real issues which drive you - which is rooted in your absolute jealousy that someone else can talk intelligently about the airline industry - and you are left sidelined.
I'm watching hockey right now; bed has no interest esp. if it keeps you glued to the computer.
“ It isn't worth my or anyone else's job to reply to the distorted, manipulated drivel you post.”
Wow and yet here you are responding with name calling unable to reply with a single data point about the five basic WiFi coverages I mentioned. I guess it is worth your time since you’ve been refreshing all day for me ;)
“ I'm watching hockey right now; bed has no interest esp. if it keeps you...
“ It isn't worth my or anyone else's job to reply to the distorted, manipulated drivel you post.”
Wow and yet here you are responding with name calling unable to reply with a single data point about the five basic WiFi coverages I mentioned. I guess it is worth your time since you’ve been refreshing all day for me ;)
“ I'm watching hockey right now; bed has no interest esp. if it keeps you glued to the computer.”
So not long do I live in your head, you admit you stay awake for me waiting for my response?
Wow… I’m flattered. Needless to say by now, I didn’t do the same for you lol
Sweetest compliment you’ve given all day but please get some sleep, tim. You must be exhausted thinking of these weird childish attempts to insult when you show you’ve lost a very simple argument you now realize you never should’ve begun.
Do better, this is embarrassing for you when you say you don’t need to reply to me but do all night and day as quickly as possible then finally admit you stay awake just waiting for me…?
Flattered, but I sure don’t do the same for you
how many paragraphs did you write in the middle of the night when you and AA were the last thing on my mind, Max?
The day you quit worrying about how much and where I or anyone else posts and ever have posted, that will be the day we might BEGIN to get along. I am doubtful you are smart enough or emotionally or mentally capable of understanding what is at stake so I don't...
how many paragraphs did you write in the middle of the night when you and AA were the last thing on my mind, Max?
The day you quit worrying about how much and where I or anyone else posts and ever have posted, that will be the day we might BEGIN to get along. I am doubtful you are smart enough or emotionally or mentally capable of understanding what is at stake so I don't really expect anything to change. This is one thing on which I would love for you to prove me wrong.
There are no "facts" in anything you posted on your lists. They are just incessant denials of reality that Delta really is leading and has led the industry in global free high speed WiFi deployment.
Still hoping that AA nabs some serious business customers from UA as a result of their WiFi rollout.
lol. says the guy waiting up for me to reply to him... you sure do give some laughs, Tim.
I'll be sure to run my sleep schedule and travel schedule by you next time so you don't have to worry about my peaceful rest.
We get along fine when you aren't being your normal crazy delta-obsessed self that annoys everyone.
If you could learn to respect others and look at what delta offers objectively,...
lol. says the guy waiting up for me to reply to him... you sure do give some laughs, Tim.
I'll be sure to run my sleep schedule and travel schedule by you next time so you don't have to worry about my peaceful rest.
We get along fine when you aren't being your normal crazy delta-obsessed self that annoys everyone.
If you could learn to respect others and look at what delta offers objectively, you'd do much better and you might actually earn respect.
As it is, you're simply a laughing stock that is quickly proven wrong very very often.
btw. still waiting for a reply from you to negate anything I said about Delta wifi? I'll post it again to remind you. Cut the insults, reply with data and facts -- but again, you can't as you've proven by resorting to this childish and stupid personal attacks as though I give two sh*ts what you think about me lol.
No facts listed, huh? Then what did I miss? What's wrong about this?
who has high speed wifi installed on all ML aircraft:
1. AA -- and has for more than 1,000 for years now (since you seem to love posting big delta numbers as though that makes up for the 717 fleet)
2. DL -- nope. 717 fleet is neglected. Per you, many A359s don't have the satellite dish installed. I can't vouch for that, but you said it
3. UA -- nope.
Who has global coverage?
1. AA -- yes
2. DL -- Nope and hasn't ever. Routing for DL customers to hop on a 14 hour flight with no wifi
3. UA -- yes
Who has high speed global wifi coverage:
1. AA -- Yes
2. DL -- nope with no plans to
3. UA -- nope. And it won't happen until Starlink is completely installed.
Who has free high speed wifi across the globe:
1. AA -- No, their Panasonic widebody jets can't support it
2. DL -- hell no, they omit entire geographies and don't even have working plans for an entire mainline fleet type
3. UA -- Nope but easily the best long term plan to do this. Far better than any plan AA or DL has long-term, but certainly not today.
Who has free domestic (+ Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, etc) high speed wifi (to say it another way, which narrow body routes have it...)?
1. AA -- yes, as of today whenever it starts (per some posters here)
2. DL -- nope with no plans for it either.
3. UA -- nope but with a plan to do it.
Delta is a "no" on all 5 simple basic yes or no questions. Do they have this or do they not. Through their own strategy, mismanaged planning, and direct choices (717. Flying A350s with no antenna even), Delta can't even make the basic questions on any of the 5.
AA is a Yes on 4 of 5
UA is yes on 1 of 5.
Get a grip, cupcake and try replying to facts. What did I miss? why is delta a no on every single very basic high speed wifi or global internet coverage metric? Because there's no consistency to them. Yes, they rolled out "free internet" knowing full well they couldn't do it and with no plan to even make free high speed wifi a thing on their fleet.
Who has the most planes with high speed free wifi? Easily AA.
I don't care when or how often you reply = but I simply use the same metrics you use about me.
When you would like to redo your lists to accurately show DL's fleet and network WiFi status, then I'll no you are serious.
TO create lists to argue that DL doesn't have 880 mainline aircraft providing free high speed WiFi service serving N. America, TATL and Latin America flights is the height of pathological and pathetic.
Looks like DL's IT issues including vast holes in Wifi coverage are only going to get worse. Yikes!
https://www.reddit.com/r/delta/comments/1q5ooid/new_cio_message_to_employees/
"When you would like to redo your lists to accurately show DL's fleet and network WiFi status, then I'll no you are serious."
My lists represent consistency, not your desire to make delta look consistent when they aren't by any measure.
"I don't care when or how often you reply = but I simply use the same metrics you use about me."
You really don't since you even admit you stay awake waiting for...
"When you would like to redo your lists to accurately show DL's fleet and network WiFi status, then I'll no you are serious."
My lists represent consistency, not your desire to make delta look consistent when they aren't by any measure.
"I don't care when or how often you reply = but I simply use the same metrics you use about me."
You really don't since you even admit you stay awake waiting for my replies ;) And... spent the entire day clicking refresh until I replied 7 hours later and then you replied within minutes.
"TO create lists to argue that DL doesn't have 880 mainline aircraft providing free high speed WiFi service serving N. America, TATL and Latin America flights is the height of pathological and pathetic."
I'm sorry Delta's lack of consistency offends you. AA has more aircraft with free high speed wifi and more aircraft with high speed wifi and global coverage. They just do. And that's a fact. You can keep giving yourself a pat on the back for these lame attempts to create a narrative that doesn't exist.
I hope you get some sleep without waiting up for me tonight. It's adorable that you can't sleep without hearing from me but... I assure you, I don't think about you at all.
It's amazing how you'll keep losing anything factual then resort to name calling, then say you miss me at night and wait up for my comments then quickly realize how stupid that made you sound and attempt to backtrack.
You can't, buddy. But please get some sleep tonight ;)
Just got on a flight from ORD to PHX and the wifi login is the old portal (i.e., free wifi from AT&T is not available). Anyone else flying today (Jan 6) and not able to access free wifi?
Glad I was able to use my last $25 AA Red credit for another $29 wifi tcon last week **sarcasm but also sad how far behind the competition they were**
As others correctly pointed out DL admits they have huge holes in Wifi coverage over the Pacific and Oceania because ViaSat is having major satellite trouble.
https://www.delta.com/us/en/onboard/inflight-entertainment/onboard-wifi
That is the whole reason UA and others use Panasonic internationally because they have coverage over those vast areas, but Starlink is the future globally.
UA has already installed Starlink on 280 of its two-class regional jets and has started installing it on mainline aircraft.
Starlink users enjoy...
As others correctly pointed out DL admits they have huge holes in Wifi coverage over the Pacific and Oceania because ViaSat is having major satellite trouble.
https://www.delta.com/us/en/onboard/inflight-entertainment/onboard-wifi
That is the whole reason UA and others use Panasonic internationally because they have coverage over those vast areas, but Starlink is the future globally.
UA has already installed Starlink on 280 of its two-class regional jets and has started installing it on mainline aircraft.
Starlink users enjoy far superior speeds, stability, reliability and lower latency (delay) due to arrays of low earth orbit (closer) satellites that enable gaming, streaming, and video calls that are rough or impractical on other providers like ViaSat that also has huge holes in its coverage. Starlink is a game-changer.
Starlink installs in four days v 10 and weighs 85 v 300 pounds with more streamlined antennae. More reliable with weather proof laser switching between more numerous and optimal satellites. Starlink is also electronically steered with no moving parts, making it far more reliable, stable and easier to maintain.
So far Air France, Air New Zealand, Alaska/Hawaiian Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways, SAS, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic among airlines going with Starlink.
this is all you need to write because IT is the truth
"UA has already installed Starlink on 280 of its two-class regional jets and has started installing it on mainline aircraft."...
which means that UA has precisely TWO? mainline aircraft with StarLink in service, right?
And StarLink is not certified on the 787 so UA is not catching up anytime soon to DL.
Why do you keep getting in this pi789ing...
this is all you need to write because IT is the truth
"UA has already installed Starlink on 280 of its two-class regional jets and has started installing it on mainline aircraft."...
which means that UA has precisely TWO? mainline aircraft with StarLink in service, right?
And StarLink is not certified on the 787 so UA is not catching up anytime soon to DL.
Why do you keep getting in this pi789ing contest so we can highlight how far behind the high speed WiFi game?
Viasat is launching another TPAC satellite this year and DL is installing Hughes WiFi on some of their A350s as well as on their RJs and 717s, if they move forward with installation on those aircraft - which could be determined by a Boeing order announcement which could come as early as the next 10 days.
AA will leapfrog past UA in the number of mainline aircraft w/ high speed free WiFi TOMORROW when AA turns Viasat coverage over N. America on - but AA will offer nothing on international flights where DL already has free high speed WiFi over the Atlantic and to Latin America on more flights than any other airline on the planet.
AA and DL aren't in an installation race...they have the equipment on and working.
UA is bringing up the rear in WiFi regardless of how good StarLink is. there is no first mover advantage now that the big 4, AS and B6 have it along w/ that list of foreign carriers, many of which will have WiFi on large portions of their international fleet long before UA does.
Take mini brain and go back in your cave. UA lost the WiFi race.
It is AA that gets to laugh at UA tomorrow morning.
DL still sits comfortable at the front of the pack.
oh, and AA, like DL, makes money flying to Latin America but, UA, not so much.
"Viasat is launching another TPAC satellite this year"
It was supposed to be launched last year and the last one didn't work. Having no Wifi should really help those new DL Pacific flights prosper. Yikes!
You, like minibrain, desperately need to point out flaws in the 5% of DL's fleet and network so you don't have to admit that UA is starting from below 4th place in high speed WiFi coverage.
Viasat will fix it far faster than UA will get StarLink on its 787s across the Pacific, son.
and DL has WiFi on Hughes satellite WiFi. and some DL 350s have paid WiFi over the Pacific on Viasat.
...
You, like minibrain, desperately need to point out flaws in the 5% of DL's fleet and network so you don't have to admit that UA is starting from below 4th place in high speed WiFi coverage.
Viasat will fix it far faster than UA will get StarLink on its 787s across the Pacific, son.
and DL has WiFi on Hughes satellite WiFi. and some DL 350s have paid WiFi over the Pacific on Viasat.
Because DL's TPAC network is currently a patchwork of solutions and is in progress, you desperately want to ignore than DL has 880 other aircraft that do have free high speed WiFi including over N. America, the Atlantic and Latin America.
again, UA is dead last - but it soothes your soul to point out DL's flaws so you don't have to admit that AA is whooping UA's backside in WiFi tomorrow but both are well behind B6 and DL.
UA has Wifi throughout its network unlike DL for the foreseeable future and Starlink is coming. Meanwhile, DL is doubling down on a hodgepodge of flawed, unreliable, high latency last-gen tech. DL will figure it out eventually and get in line behind the rest like they are with new aircraft. It's just a matter of time.
UA has precisely TWO? mainline aircraft with WiFi that UA considers high speed.
DL has had free high speed WiFi over N. America for years and added it across the Atlantic and to S. America in 2025
You are incapable of admitting how badly UA is competitively positioned so you find the flaws in DL's strategies in order to avoid admitting how far behind the leaders UA is in WiFi
AA turns high speed WiFi...
UA has precisely TWO? mainline aircraft with WiFi that UA considers high speed.
DL has had free high speed WiFi over N. America for years and added it across the Atlantic and to S. America in 2025
You are incapable of admitting how badly UA is competitively positioned so you find the flaws in DL's strategies in order to avoid admitting how far behind the leaders UA is in WiFi
AA turns high speed WiFi on tomorrow, highlight how UA is so much hot air and how little actual delivery.
Both AA and UA significantly trail DL in global coverage and won't catch up until StarLink gets certified and installed on 787s.
This is going to be a year of reckoning for UA as it is forced to settle with its FAs and mechanics, face AA's capacity dump at ORD, and deal w/ DL's international growth - including across the Pacific. and then we will see a massive DL order for Boeing aircraft as DL retires older aircraft and sets its international growth plan.
the truth about UA is clearly hard for you to handle.
My SINCERE condolences for the mental anguish that will be yours in 2026
All evidence to the contrary.
Did I miss two other UA Max9s that have WiFi - so the total is now 4 instead of 2?
Yes, UA is bringing up the rear in rolling out free high speed WiFi as hard as it is for you to accept.
"You, like minibrain, desperately need to point out flaws in the 5% of DL's fleet and network so you don't have to admit that UA is starting from below 4th place in high speed WiFi coverage.
Viasat will fix it far faster than UA will get StarLink on its 787s across the Pacific..."
1. Tim, Thanks for confirming that, per usual, it's just you that does the weird nicknames (like some of the guest...
"You, like minibrain, desperately need to point out flaws in the 5% of DL's fleet and network so you don't have to admit that UA is starting from below 4th place in high speed WiFi coverage.
Viasat will fix it far faster than UA will get StarLink on its 787s across the Pacific..."
1. Tim, Thanks for confirming that, per usual, it's just you that does the weird nicknames (like some of the guest names below) and as you've done for years with others. I figured you were using another name and just drunk on a sunday, per your usual posts on the weekend.
2. United has had wifi across the Pacific for years and still does. Starlink is an upgrade. Tomorrow, United will still have global wifi on their 787s without starlink. Delta simply does not have wifi installed on many a359s, at all, or has them installed with a satellite company that can't deliver wifi globally.
United and AA, today, have global coverage across their mainline fleets. Delta does not, due to satellite choice providers.
United has a plan to get high speed wifi across their fleet... eventually. It's lousy today domestically. There's no debate there. But it is better than the DL 717 Gogo, which isn't saying much.
Delta has the 717 fleet with no direct plans to retire or actually put the high speed wifi on the 717 fleet they promised years ago -- that's just a pure management decision to be worse than peers.
you can squawk all you want about free global wifi on Delta but it doesn't matter when there's no plans currently to ever provide it on the 717 fleet and when Delta still doesn't even OFFER wifi across the Pacific ocean to Asia and Oceania.
You really need to just admit defeat once and walk away. The way you defend poor decisions by Delta is just ludicrous.
UA is in last place in free high speed WiFi rollout.
AA kicks UA in the teeth tomorrow.
DL is leagues ahead of not just AA and UA but every other airline on the planet.
you can get professional help if you can't accept that reality.
https://www.delta.com/us/en/onboard/inflight-entertainment/onboard-wifi
just let it sink in.
"UA is in last place in free high speed WiFi rollout."
https://www.delta.com/us/en/onboard/inflight-entertainment/onboard-wifi
https://www.flightaware.com/live/cancelled/yesterday
Yikes!
just admit it.
UA is bringing up the tail end of the US airline industry in WiFi rollout.
As for your dragging other subjects into the mix, how about you talk to us about UA's baggage handling for 2025.
Dead last or at best neck in neck w/ AA.
AA at least makes money flying to Latin America which UA could wish it did.
oh, and UA is still dead last in rolling out...
just admit it.
UA is bringing up the tail end of the US airline industry in WiFi rollout.
As for your dragging other subjects into the mix, how about you talk to us about UA's baggage handling for 2025.
Dead last or at best neck in neck w/ AA.
AA at least makes money flying to Latin America which UA could wish it did.
oh, and UA is still dead last in rolling out WiFi.
I am lifting a toast to AA tomorrow morning and confident that AA will kick UA's wide butt in Chicago starting tomorrow.
you have serious mental issues, Tim
reading your responses is very entertaining but just wow... you have serious mental issues
Did UA hurt you?
"Did UA hurt you?"
LOL. And it will only get worse. It's just a matter of time. :)
Next thing you know, AA will start offering edible meals served by flight attendants that who act like they like their jobs.
I've used their Viasat service and it was marginal with just a few users on it. Can't imagine what it'll be with half the plane trying to stream.
Airlines buy WiFi capacity; the reason why AA could not launch the US any sooner is because Viasat didn't and couldn't give AA more bandwidth. DL has used most of Viasat's capacity.
Viasat just launched a new satellite covering the Americas.
as much as some love to tout StarLink, it doesn't matter how good it is if it doesn't exist on most UA flights.
UA has wifi on all its flights unlike DL's flights over the Pacific and Oceania.
Check out DL's Wifi coverage (or lack thereof) map.
https://www.delta.com/us/en/onboard/inflight-entertainment/onboard-wifi
UA does NOT offer high speed WiFi and certainly not free.
Feel free to show us on UA's own website where they offer it.
and come to grips with the fact that DL has 880 other mainline aircraft serving N. America and across the Atlantic and to Latin America that do have free high speed WiFi, something that is, at best a dream for UA.
And AA will get a rare win in the...
UA does NOT offer high speed WiFi and certainly not free.
Feel free to show us on UA's own website where they offer it.
and come to grips with the fact that DL has 880 other mainline aircraft serving N. America and across the Atlantic and to Latin America that do have free high speed WiFi, something that is, at best a dream for UA.
And AA will get a rare win in the ego contest w/ UA tomorrow when it turns on free WiFi.
Here is hoping that AA will move tons of share back to AA in Chicago
MaxPower said it well, " United has had wifi across the Pacific for years and still does. Starlink is an upgrade. Tomorrow, United will still have global wifi on their 787s without starlink. Delta simply does not have wifi installed on many a359s, at all, or has them installed with a satellite company that can't deliver wifi globally.
United and AA, today, have global coverage across their mainline fleets. Delta does not, due to satellite...
MaxPower said it well, " United has had wifi across the Pacific for years and still does. Starlink is an upgrade. Tomorrow, United will still have global wifi on their 787s without starlink. Delta simply does not have wifi installed on many a359s, at all, or has them installed with a satellite company that can't deliver wifi globally.
United and AA, today, have global coverage across their mainline fleets. Delta does not, due to satellite choice providers."
Here is DL's coverage (or lack thereof) map.
https://www.delta.com/us/en/onboard/inflight-entertainment/onboard-wifi
AeroB13a is a real ‘Diamond’ Geezer. All ‘guests’ could be impersonators like 1990.
Ben, must luv the click generator brigade, yes Ben?
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AeroB13a is a real ‘Diamond’ Geezer. All ‘guests’ could be impersonators like 1990.
Ben, must luv the click generator brigade, yes Ben?
Oh, 2x, niccce.
*double-click*
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Keep Climbing, Aero!
Great news in general. A loss of $50 in value for my Aviator Silver. My main concern is that Citi will convert it to the Globe card and increase the fee by an additional $150.
Naw, Citi will let you downgrade nearly everything to a DoubleCash, bruh.
What you failed to mention is that for the 1st of January AA completly screwed everyone and took away all the free options, tmobile, watch an ad, etc and so the only option has been to lony up the 20 or 35 bucks. Pathetic!
It’s okay, son. You’ll show ‘em, next time!
I was wondering about that. I just flew AA from DCA-ORD-HNL yesterday and was hoping to use my T-Mobile account for free wifi. T-Mobile’s website says it’s free on select AA routes, but I didn’t see the option on either leg.
Yeah I got harpooned by this today. Wasn’t amused.
I'm looking forward to free wifi on AA but I would've settled for less expensive. It was $20 on my MCO-DCA (1:45 mins flight time) last night, which is just absurd.
I agree with you. I fly a lot between DFW and LAX. It made no sense to me that WIFI was $20 DFW/LAX but it was $24 LAX/DFW which was a shorter flight. Either way it was too much.
Good move but all those credit card perks for onboard just became even more useless
Let's see how good it is when everyone logs on and starts streaming.
Yup, a flying nightmare, and all insisting that they have "THE RIGHT!".
Works just fine on JetBlue, which also uses ViaSat and has been free since 2013. Never had a problem with it.
Timtamtrak gets it.
George can’t handle change.
Idk what Pete’s problem is. Down Under, QF’s WiFi is decent.
“ Currently Delta beats American, since it also has fast Wi-Fi, but it’s free.”
I’ll take consistent high speed WiFi on all mainline jets across all geographies over free in some… and a 717 fleet still proudly flying gogo…
But I also haven’t paid for WiFi in years on AA with t mobile
It’s amazing how you can take delta on 12+ hour flights with no wifi but have had it on AA and UA for years now
But hey. AA is free in two days anyway
I knew you had to show up.
First, AA is not going to have high speed FREE WiFi for all passengers over the Pacific. The reason why AA can only offer N. America free WiFi is because they haven't and can't obtain the bandwidth to offer it on international routes; Viasat has to increase worldwide satellite capacity in order for both AA and DL to have global coverage.
And, as noted, Starlink isn't even certified...
I knew you had to show up.
First, AA is not going to have high speed FREE WiFi for all passengers over the Pacific. The reason why AA can only offer N. America free WiFi is because they haven't and can't obtain the bandwidth to offer it on international routes; Viasat has to increase worldwide satellite capacity in order for both AA and DL to have global coverage.
And, as noted, Starlink isn't even certified on the 787 so the chances of UA completing its entire TPAC fleet before DL is somewhere between zero and none.
Half of DL's 359s already have high speed Wifi and installations continue; it just isn't free. DL has more 359s with paid high speed WiFi than AA or UA have 777Ws.
I know it is impossible for you to admit that DL thought this through but they competitively are not taking a back seat on international to anyone.
the 717s are the unknown for DL; if AA and UA complete free high speed WiFi on their entire fleets and DL hasn't figure out the 717s, then you have a case - but I strongly suspect that you will be as wrong as you are on every other subject.
Wow
6 paragraphs in 2026 to say what you’ve said for years now?
Obfuscation is always amusing from you
“ I know it is impossible for you to admit that DL thought this through but they competitively are not taking a back seat on international to anyone.”
https://www.delta.com/us/en/onboard/inflight-entertainment/onboard-wifi
Except to anywhere across the pacific on this actual topic ;)
Nice to see you’re starting 2026 as pathetically as you ended last year :)
we've been over this before, Max, but you prove over and over again that screaming at clouds is more important than facts.
DL has HALF Of its 359s that DON'T have WiFi so they do not show it as available on their website.
Individual aircraft - half of the fleet - does have it - and it is available on a paid basis on those aircraft that have it.
I know the concept of...
we've been over this before, Max, but you prove over and over again that screaming at clouds is more important than facts.
DL has HALF Of its 359s that DON'T have WiFi so they do not show it as available on their website.
Individual aircraft - half of the fleet - does have it - and it is available on a paid basis on those aircraft that have it.
I know the concept of not promising what you can't deliver to everyone is foreign to you but DL will add the Pacific as paid WiFi when all TPAC aircraft have it and include it as paid when Viasat launches its new TPAC satellite and turns it on for airline use.
crawl back in your hole where you belong
lol
Pardon me for referencing your bible, delta.com
“ Asia: No Wi-Fi Coverage”
Delta doesn’t even bother addressing Oceania WiFi coverage as a region
This just hasn’t been an issue on united or AA for years, only delta.
Sometimes you just need to take a loss, tim
It’s not your fault delta planned so poorly for mainline fleet high speed WiFi
Delta fired you, after all
Can you please try to get a life this year?
Hiya Max, sure, DL’s got those ancient 717s and 763s, and UA’s got 737-700s from the 90s, can’t handle free WiFi or IFE on half its narrow-bodies, uses soaps that smell like urine (or is it passion fruit), and still has those 2-4-2 rear-facing ‘coffin seats’ on its 772s. So, when’s United gonna get some a220s? Oh, wait…
thank you, 1990
what Max is doing is totally predictable.
He can't admit that DL had a multi-year headstart on AA and UA and already has 880 mainline aircraft in service that have high speed WiFi for all SkyMiles members - not just TMobile customers - serving markets throughout the Americas and across the Atlantic to Europe, Africa and Israel.
So Max fixates on the 40 aircraft that don't ALL have it and...
thank you, 1990
what Max is doing is totally predictable.
He can't admit that DL had a multi-year headstart on AA and UA and already has 880 mainline aircraft in service that have high speed WiFi for all SkyMiles members - not just TMobile customers - serving markets throughout the Americas and across the Atlantic to Europe, Africa and Israel.
So Max fixates on the 40 aircraft that don't ALL have it and can't accept that DL really does offer WiFi on the 20 350s that have it - but they won't commit to having WiFi across the Pacific with just half of the A350 fleet.
and UA's fleet is aging fast. Pratt and Whitney is more interested in fixing their Geared TurboFan engines than supporting the PW4000s that power dozens of UA's 777s or the IAE engines that power UA's 320CEO family.
So, UA is going to be forced to retire large numbers of aircraft - which I said would have to happen - and I can assure you that AA and UA (or AS for that matter) won't get a small mainline aircraft like E195 or A220 because they would rather give UA pilot jobs to regional carriers. UA's growing fleet of CRJ550s is nothing more than the middle finger to UA pilots.
None of which changes that UA has, what, 2 mainline aircraft with StarLink and, as of today, AA has precisely ZERO aircraft with free WiFi.
THAT is what has mini and impotent all wrapped around an axle.
Franco-Canadian Spaghetti-Os are atrocious planes and it's good that UA doesn't have them and won't get them. 2-3 should have died with Douglas.
Sorry, 1990
Got bored when Tim’s record player starting skipping on repeat
Yawn.
But I don’t think I mentioned anything about UA’s current internet
It sucks today.
But so does Gogo on a 717
And no WiFi to anywhere in Asia or Oceania
MaxPower,
You have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. Now just be quiet!
Eskimo, "You have absolutely no idea what you're talking about."
Actually he does as he is simply citing DL's own admission. See for yourself.
https://www.delta.com/us/en/onboard/inflight-entertainment/onboard-wifi
Seriously, MinimalPower?
United's ancient configuration 777s would like a word. Or American's complete lack of a long-haul fleet.
Aero
I don’t know whether to tuck you in for the night or ask what topic you’re on?
Oh, MaxPower, darlink, how charmingly paternal of you to fret over my bedtime. One does appreciate the concern, truly, though I suspect it’s less about tucking me in and more about wishing someone would swaddle your own rather scattered thoughts before they wander off entirely.
As for the topic, bless your heart, it’s been perfectly linear all along: the gentle, relentless correction of mediocrity masquerading as opinion. You see, some of us can maintain a...
Oh, MaxPower, darlink, how charmingly paternal of you to fret over my bedtime. One does appreciate the concern, truly, though I suspect it’s less about tucking me in and more about wishing someone would swaddle your own rather scattered thoughts before they wander off entirely.
As for the topic, bless your heart, it’s been perfectly linear all along: the gentle, relentless correction of mediocrity masquerading as opinion. You see, some of us can maintain a coherent thread while simultaneously eviscerating nonsense; others apparently require a map, a compass, and perhaps a seeing-eye dog to keep up.
But do carry on with the nursery routine if it soothes you. One shall remain wide awake, effortlessly on point, and as ever, several altitudes above the turbulence. Sweet dreams when you finally manage them, pet.
You and ChatGPT do a great job making three paragraphs about nothing
Sleep tight
Both, ideally Max, I do my best thinking right before bedtime.
Not like the pretentious ‘guest’ click generator who has so flirtatiously replied using my login. You might be onto a good thing there Max, as I am reliably informed that 1990, is such a pretty boy, don’t you know?
1990, you really are a naughty little boy, purloining my login again, Ben, will not be amused don’t you know!
No, I do not impersonate on here or elsewhere; and, we should know who’s-who for you, because ‘Diamond’ (real) vs. ‘Guest’ (fake). If you’re concerned that I’m being impersonated, just know my stances in-favor of EU261, for Taiwan, against Putin/Trump/Erdogan. A good start at least.
Me too Tim, I’ve shown up too just to give website bullies someone else to grip at.
serious attention you threw on the topic, Aero.
I went out for an early evening and come back and this thread - that I started - has turned into the usual longest and double digit reply thread.
back to the topic at hand... AA will be a solid #2 in WiFi behind DL - AA just won't do international.
UA is still big talk about what it will deliver but will be bringing...
serious attention you threw on the topic, Aero.
I went out for an early evening and come back and this thread - that I started - has turned into the usual longest and double digit reply thread.
back to the topic at hand... AA will be a solid #2 in WiFi behind DL - AA just won't do international.
UA is still big talk about what it will deliver but will be bringing up the back end of the industry in reality.
suppose AA will get a bump in Chicago because of having WiFi months before UA will?
No, AA won't get a bump in Chicago due to wi-fi. And you should shut up about anything dealing with my hometown due to the fact that you hate everything about it, Timbits, something you've said a number of times. Go off to the Biscoff tunnel at ATL and pleasure yourself like you usually do.
TD says, "AA is not going to have high speed FREE WiFi for all passengers over the Pacific."
Neither is DL by their own admission. Too funny.
https://www.delta.com/us/en/onboard/inflight-entertainment/onboard-wifi
ViaSat has huge holes in their wifi coverage over the Pacific & Oceania just like MaxPower said.
no, homeless UA employee.
I don't hate Chicago. I do accurately note that AA and UA are knocking each other silly and AA will have an advantage in the market tomorrow when it turns on free high speed WiFi.
Not sure why you and the UA paid internet crew can't admit that AA has an advantage in Chicago that will last for the better part of 2026 with more WiFi including on mainline...
no, homeless UA employee.
I don't hate Chicago. I do accurately note that AA and UA are knocking each other silly and AA will have an advantage in the market tomorrow when it turns on free high speed WiFi.
Not sure why you and the UA paid internet crew can't admit that AA has an advantage in Chicago that will last for the better part of 2026 with more WiFi including on mainline which UA will take half a year to have a respectable number of aircraft.
And rebel, AKA, UA paid social media staff,
Did you tell us when StarLink expects to get certified on the 787 and how many UA 777s have StarLink in service?
because you can't admit that DL's 767 and 330 fleet already have Viasat WiFi working and free for SkyMiles members over the Atlantic and to Latin America doesn't change that DL already has a huge advantage that UA is nowhere near close to closing.
What is high speed? UA has Wifi over the Pacific and Oceania unlike DL which I guess could be called no speed. Say a prayer for that next ViaSat satellite.
On a good note DL's cancellations are way down from yesterday. Looks like recovery is an issue for DL these days.
Hi Ben,
For those of us who have the membership does it automatically cancel or do we need to do that?
Also would we be getting a prorated refund for last month?
Ben clearly had to throw a little red meat out there to get the competitive juices flowing but:
the best internet is not something on paper but what actually is in service.
DL has had 800 domestic aircraft w/ fast free WiFi in service for years. DL's entire widebody fleet except for its A350s have it installed and fast free WiFi is available over the Atlantic and to S. America. The A350s will be...
Ben clearly had to throw a little red meat out there to get the competitive juices flowing but:
the best internet is not something on paper but what actually is in service.
DL has had 800 domestic aircraft w/ fast free WiFi in service for years. DL's entire widebody fleet except for its A350s have it installed and fast free WiFi is available over the Atlantic and to S. America. The A350s will be completed by spring and the Pacific will be "turned on" when Viasat launches its new satellite.
AA can turn on fast free WiFi over N. America because Viasat just launched a new satellite.
AA and UA will lag in international rollout even if AA decides to "go global" because Starlink is not even certified on the 787 yet.
and Viasat is developing technology to increase speed for high earth satellite service. The vast majority of people won't even be able to tell the difference.
I have been able to do all I want on DL's WiFi even on full flights.
and other providers are coming up w/ new solutions.
But, not free on many regional flights.
DL has hundreds of RJs that have fast free WiFi as is true w/ AA and UA; rollout on RJs has gone incredibly fast. all of the big 3 will have free high speed WiFi on their RJs faster than their entire mainline fleets.
and DL's high speed WiFi on its RJs is powered by Hughes, not Viasat.
“ all of the big 3 will have free high speed WiFi on their RJs faster than their entire mainline fleets.”
That may be true for delta, but it’s hard for AA to get high speed WiFi on their mainline fleet faster or not when it’s been there for years now.
As a T-Mo customer of twenty years, my wi-fi has always been free on UA and AA. What I get is all that matters to me. I don't care about the great unwashed or the morons or captive hub victims that fly the most evil airline in the world, Delta.
I thought you're one of those Canadians?
WiFi != internet access.
WiFi is a type of network connection and is free on all airlines who offer it. This provides access to IFE and such.
Internet access is what airlines have historically charged for and is now becoming free on some.
Let's not perpetuate the misunderstanding that a WiFi network connection and internet access are the same thing.
Let's not perpetuate the misunderstanding that a liberation and an invasion are the same thing.
Just flew Hawaiian this week for the first time and their free Starlink Internet was amazing. Hands down the best in-flight wifi I've experienced on over 400 flights in the last several years. Puts my not bad Tmobile home 5G latency and speed to shame. Had Starlink on a recent cruise as well - again amazing. Forget Tesla, Elon's best creation is Starlink by far.
Used the HA Starlink wifi last September and agree it was next level. Was able to watch a football game and then caught up on some Netflix and it was crystal clear. Looking forward to using it again on QR next month (assuming I don’t get Qatared of course).
I wonder what this will do to speeds, given the likely surge in users this will cause.
Meh.. DL hasn't been an issue.
Great news. Who needs a personal TV when WiFi is free.
Hasn't everyone without saetback IzFEs given free wifi access to their entertainment for years? QF does. Aa does. And, if you can use free wifi to stream from your, say, Netflix account, could you not have just anticipated this and download content?
Never forget January 6th!!!!
Oof. What a coincidence. Five years. Wow. He got away with it, so far. Nuts.
Bout freakin' time. In 2026, all airlines, even ULCC's, should include free, reliable WiFi to all, especially if there's no IFE screens and they expect everyone to BYOD. Glad to see AA is catching up.
In 2026, all US3 should HAVE high speed WiFi on all mainline jets. To this day, AA is the only one that can say that.
But AA’s ain’t free.. until J6! Lol.