American Airlines Wi-Fi
American Airlines (AA) is concerned about the entertainment of the passengers too while taking care of providing other basic needs on the flight. With the introduction of upgraded & high-speed, now you can enjoy unlimited movies, browse the internet; check your important emails, and stream videos on Netflix, Hulu, and HBO. The Wi-Fi is available on most of the airlines’ domestic flights operating between airports within the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, or Central America, where network coverage is available.
What are the Steps to Connect to the American Airlines Wi-Fi?
You can connect to Wi-Fi on your mobile, tablet, or laptop and have to follow the same steps for all of these devices, which are as follows: –First, put your devices on airplane mode. It’s always advisable to do that whether Wi-Fi is available or not. Go to the settings of your device and turn on the wifi. Search for the available networks and click on the “AA in-flight” signal. You will be connected. If not, then type “aainflight. com” in the web browser and go. You will be redirected to the wifi home page of the airline.
How to ensure your flight’s Wi-Fi status?
The facility is made available by American Airlines on almost all of the routes. But, to confirm in advance for your satisfaction, follow the instructions as mentioned below: –
Go to the official website of American Airlines i. e. www. AA. com. You will find 3 options at the top of the home page. Click on the “Travel Information” option. Then, select “travel experience”. On the “Travel experience” page, you’ll see a subheading “connect to in-flight wifi”. At the bottom of the subheading, click on “Does your flight have wifi?”Enter both (From-To) destinations and your flight no. in the dialog boxes. Press the “Search/Enter” button. The status will be displayed.
Can one use the in-flight Wi-Fi for free? If not, then how much does one have to pay?
Unfortunately, the service is not free at present but, it was made free for a limited period from 13th April to 25th May 2022, that too in the narrow-bodied flights of AA. But, don’t worry because you can use the Wi-Fi during flight at a minimal cost of $10 on all routes. But, if you have to travel frequently for work or business purposes then, it’s better to opt for the monthly plan rather than paying $10 every time you fly. The monthly subscription is only $49. 95 and $59. 95 for a 2-devices plan. To apply for the monthly plan, you have to be an AAdvantage member (a kind of scheme for rewarding the frequent passengers with extra perks & benefits like free checked bags, etc). You can purchase Wi-Fi before your flight or make the payment once on board as per your convenience. You can always have access to aa. com for free during the flight.
Apart from watching movies, what else can you do with the Wi-Fi?
I know if you are traveling alone then, it’s obvious for your loved ones to get worried about your safety and they want to remain updated about you. This problem is also solved as now, you can also send or reply to texts while in the air. With the service of in-flight Wi-Fi, you can remain in touch with your friends & family to update them about where you’ve reached. Although it is not free, you can chat via messages by purchasing the Wi-Fi. You can check your mails – Now no need to worry about missing your important & urgent business emails. You can watch unlimited videos streaming on Netflix, etc. You can browse the internet.
Conclusion –
Many airlines have started providing the in-flight Wi-Fi facility keeping in mind the comfort of their passengers, American Airlines being one of them. You can use it either by paying for each time you travel, if you travel by air only once or twice a year or, by taking a monthly plan, in case you have to travel very often. The monthly subscription will be valid on most domestic flights. Now you can make your journey enjoyable by using Wi-Fi during your flight.