However, this move by Southwest does represent the latest example of a carrier trying to upgrade its internet services. Just last fall, TPG tested out upgraded Wi-Fi on board a Delta Air Lines flight, months before the Atlanta-based carrier’s CEO told the Wall Street Journal Delta is in talks with SpaceX about the potential use of Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite-based internet business. We’ve also seen numerous carriers drop their prices, or - in the case of American Airlines - try out short, free browsing periods. (That said, I paid $19 for Wi-Fi on a two-hour American flight just this week.)Īs for Southwest, the airline could not share specifics on which routes would include free internet, but said generally it will include flights over the western U.S. Limited Time Offer: Earn 125,000 Marriott Bonvoy Bonus Points after spending $5,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 3 months of Card Membership.īottom lineĮven if you’re not lucky enough to board one of the Southwest planes offering free browsing services, it’s nice to know the airline is actively looking at ways to upgrade its internet and help you stay connected on your future flights.įeatured photo by Sean Cudahy/The Points Guy. ![]()
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