US-based airlines scheduled to operate transatlantic flights include American Airlines
, 
Delta Air Lines
, 
United Airlines
, and JetBlue
. Additionally, Canada’s Air Canada, Air Transat, and WestJet also operate transatlantic routes in March 2025. But what are the WiFi options on these carriers on transatlantic crossings?
Some airlines have different WiFi providers with a range restricted to just the US, while other providers extend across the Atlantic and even around the world. While
Starlink is becoming a favored internet provider for airlines
, it is still hard to find on US-based airlines flying transatlantic.
United Airlines
United Airlines offers WiFi on domestic routes and short-haul international flights to countries like Mexico and Canada. Access costs most passengers $10. WiFi prices on other routes, such as transatlantic routes “depend on where you’re headed and how long your flight is.”
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United Airlines European destinations:
- The Netherlands: Amsterdam
- Belgium: Brussels
- Greece: Athens
- Spain: Barcelona, Madrid, Tenerife-Reinasofia (Canary Islands)
- France: Paris-De Gaulle
- Germany: Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich
- Ireland: Dublin
- Italy: Doma-Da Vinci, Milan-Malpensa, Venice
- Portugal: Lisbon, Porto
- Switzerland: Geneva, Zurich
- United Kingdom: Edinburgh, London-Heathrow
Those who choose not to pay for United’s WiFi can still activate free messaging, access United’s website and use United’s app, along with its entertainment options.
|
North American carrier: |
WiFi provider: |
Free social messaging?: |
Transatlantic coverage?: |
|---|---|---|---|
|
United Airlines: |
Gogo, Panasonic, Thales, ViaSat |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Delta Air Lines: |
WiFi Onboard, ViaSat |
Yes |
Yes |
|
American Airlines: |
Intelsat |
No |
Yes (depending on aircraft) |
|
JetBlue: |
ViaSat-2 |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Air Canada: |
Gogo |
Yes (Aeroplan Members) |
No (coming 2026) |
|
WestJet: |
TELUS, Starlink |
Yes |
Unclear |
|
Air Transat: |
None |
No |
No |
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United says it has, “has four Wi-Fi providers, Gogo, Panasonic, Thales, and ViaSat, each providing different coverage.” Panasonic and ViaSat are available on transatlantic routes. Aircraft with Panasonic include select Airbus 319, Airbus 320, Boeing 757-2003, select 757-3003, 767-300ER, 767-400ER, 777-200, 777-200ER, 777-300ER, 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10.
Additionally, T-Mobile customers get free unlimited WiFi from United Airlines, which includes texting and streaming for T-Mobile customers on domestic and international United flights.
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Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines has partnered with T-Mobile and is rolling out fast and free WiFi on all of its flights. Free WiFi is now available on most domestic flights for Delta’s SkyMiles Members. As the roll-out is not complete, the WiFi service and coverage vary on location and aircraft type.
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“Wi-Fi is available for flights arriving or departing from destinations outside the U.S. with the on-board purchase of a Wi-Fi Flight Pass. While we work to build the foundation for fast, free Wi-Fi globally, international Wi-Fi coverage, pricing and experiences may vary.”- Delta Air Lines
WiFi is now available for flights arriving and departing from international destinations if the passenger purchases a Wi-Fi Flight Pass. Viasat provides Delta’s WiFi and coverage is available over transatlantic routes and Europe.
“Delta Sync Wi-Fi is available from pushback to park on 700 aircraft serving our most popular routes, with full availability across our global fleet coming.” – Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines European destinations:
- The Netherlands: Amsterdam
- Greece: Athens
- Spain: Barcelona, Madrid
- France: Paris-De Gaulle, Nice
- Germany: Frankfurt, Munich
- Ireland: Dublin
- Iceland: Reykjavik
- Italy: Doma-Da Vinci, Milan-Malpensa, Venice
- Portugal: Lisbon
- Switzerland: Zurich
- United Kingdom: Edinburgh, London-Heathrow
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The WiF allows passengers to freely send and receive messages using iMessage, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp. Delta’s WiFi is not available everywhere in the world, but it is available on transatlantic routes to Europe.
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American Airlines
American Airlines offers WiFi for purchase on select domestic flights and some international flights.
Simple Flying reported in November 2024 that American was in the process of expanding its WiFi
services and was partnering with intelsat.
However, compared with other US-based airlines, American is a laggard when it comes to providing free inflight WiFi. In February 2025, CNBC reported American was trialing providing free inflight WiFi on some flights due to its competitors already doing so. Those trial flights are three routes within the United States.
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“More and more carriers have either launched or are preparing to offer free inflight Wi-Fi, making it harder for competitors to charge for connectivity. American’s prices vary and are some of the U.S. industry’s highest, with flight passes often topping $20.” – CNBC
When it comes to international flights, WiFi is available on some American Airlines aircraft. For example, WiFi is now enabled on all American Boeing 777-300ER widebody aircraft. Currently, the cost of an annual American Airlines WiFi subscription for two devices is a whopping $699.
American Airlines European destinations:
- France: Paris-De Gaulle
- Ireland: Dublin
- Italy: Rome-Da Vinci, Milan-Malpensa, Venice
- Germany: Frankfurt, Munich
- United Kingdom: London-Heathrow
- Portugal: Lisbon
- Spain: Madrid
- Switzerland: Zurich
While American Airlines’ WiFi is a paid service, passengers can still access its website, aa.com, for free during the flight. The cost of WiFi starts from $10, while the airline offers a monthly or annual American Airlines WiFi Subscription Plan for up to two devices. However, only AAdvantage members can purchase the subscription plan.
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“Delta Air Lines two years ago announced it would make Wi-Fi free for members of its SkyMiles loyalty program, following JetBlue Airways. United Airlines plans to offer complimentary Wi-Fi on board this year using Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite Wi-Fi, a service Hawaiian Airlines, which was acquired by Alaska Airlines, also uses.” – CNBC
To connect to the WiFi on American flights, passengers should enable airplane mode and connect to the ‘aainflight.com’ WiFi signal. If they are not redirected, they should open a browser and enter aainflight.com. Passengers that connect to the WiFi are able to browse the internet, check emails, stream videos, and more.
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JetBlue
JetBlue exclusively operates a fleet of narrowbody aircraft. Since 2021, JetBlue has been flying its A321s on transatlantic routes to destinations in Western Europe. Its Fly-Fi service is available on all of these aircraft, although some international flights still lack coverage. Transatlantic flights to Europe enjoy coverage.
“All JetBlue planes are equipped with free, high-speed Wi-Fi. Some flights traveling outside of the continental United States – with the exception of Europe and the UK – may have unavailable service.” – JetBlue
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JetBlue now offers free, high-speed WiFi on all of its aircraft, allowing passengers to browse, surf, stream, message, and more. Passengers are able to stay connected from takeoff to touchdown.
JetBlue European destinations:
- France: Paris-Orly, Paris-De Gaulle
- The Netherlands: Amsterdam
- United Kingdom: London-Heathrow
JetBlue points out that per FAA policy, the use of cellular service, FaceTime, or VoIP services from any device is not permitted on any flight. So calls will need to wait until the aircraft lands.
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Canadian carrier inflight WiFi
Air Canada
From May 2025, Air Canada will be offering free WiFi for Aeroplan Members. Flights to North America and Sun destinations are set to be the first routes to receive the service. Long-haul international flights will be added in 2026. Passengers can also access high-speed WiFi for purchase on some domestic flights.
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Air Canada Aeroplan passengers can use WiFi for free to send messages. They can freely message using Apple’s iMessage, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Messages by Google, WeChat, LINE, KakaoTalk, Telegram, Tencent QQ, and Rakuten’s Viber. Only text messages are supported, not photos, videos, or attachments.
Air Canada’s messaging platforms are notably more comprehensive than Delta’s. Delta only specifies iMessage, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp as enabled messaging platforms.
Air Transat
Air Transat is another Canadian airline operating transatlantic flights to Europe. Currently, Air Transat does not offer any in-flight WiFi connectively to the internet. Passengers on some Air Transat flights can access in-flight entertainment, but not the internet.
WestJet
WestJet
is also set to operate a few transatlantic flights to London-Heathrow and Paris-Charles de Gaulle using its Boeing 787 Dreamliners. In-flight WiFi is provided by TELUS. It provides “free, high-speed internet to all WestJet Rewards members.”
“We are in the process of rolling out free WestJet Wi-Fi for the majority of our fleet. Until then, we will still support Wi-Fi via WestJet Connect, which requires guests to pay for access. We appreciate your patience as we continue to introduce new features.” WestJet
Photo: WestJet
WestJet is in the process of rolling in-flight WiFi services out, and it has not yet been installed in all their aircraft. Passengers can refer to the WestJet Flight Guide within 72 hours of departure to see if the flight is equipped with WiFi.
“WestJet and TELUS will be Canada’s first to leverage Starlink technology to bring Canadians best-in-class, high-speed internet onboard beginning December 2024” – WestJet
Conclusion
Most North American airlines now offer WiFI access on transatlantic routes. American Airlines’ WiFi is paid, and the airline is under pressure to offer it for free, while most other airlines at least offer text messaging services on platforms like Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp for free. Air Canada is expected to offer transatlantic WiFi in 2026.
