Wi-Fi and connectivity

Wi-Fi and connectivity

Inflight Wi-Fi

Upgraded, high-speed Wi-Fi is available to buy on select domestic flights. Browse the internet, check emails and stream video services like Netflix, Hulu and HBO faster than ever before.

To see what's on your flight, check your boarding pass or online ahead of time.

Does your flight have Wi-Fi?

How to connect to Wi-Fi

Phone or tablet:

  1. Enable airplane mode and connect to the "AA-Inflight" Wi-Fi signal
  2. If you’re not redirected, open a browser and enter aainflight.com

Laptop:

  1. Connect to the “AA-Inflight” Wi-Fi signal
  2. If you’re not redirected, open a browser and enter aainflight.com

Pricing

You can always access aa.com for free during your flight.

Pay as you fly

Wi-Fi is available on almost all routes for as little as $10.

Pay monthly

If you fly often, join the American Airlines Wi-Fi Subscription Plan for $49.95 for a monthly plan or $59.95 for a 2-device monthly plan.

To buy an American Airlines Wi-Fi Subscription Plan, you must:

  • Be an AAdvantage® member
  • Have an email address saved in your AAdvantage® account
  • Have a credit card with a U.S. billing address saved in your AAdvantage® account

Not an AAdvantage® member? Join today.

Your monthly Wi-Fi subscription will be valid on most domestic flights operating between airports within the United States, or between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean or Central America, where network coverage is available.

Panasonic international Wi-Fi services are not included in the American Airlines Wi-Fi Subscription Plan.

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Onboard power

Most of our planes have AC power outlets and/or USB power ports, and we’re in the process of installing even more access to power on other planes.

See what power is available on our planes

Phones and electronic devices

You can use your cell phone, laptop and other electronic devices onboard until advised by the flight crew, but phone calls aren't allowed during flight.

Please keep these things in mind during taxi, takeoff and landing:

  • Put small devices in airplane mode and either hold or place the device under your seat
  • Laptops, virtual reality headsets and other large items cannot be held and should be turned off and put away

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