Southwest Airlines is switching to free Wi-Fi on board from 24 October 2025.
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New PAC Portal Option Expands Connectivity Convenience
Panasonic Avionics’ newest portal offering gives airlines “complete autonomy” over the user experience, delivering a flexible and customizable solution while removing many of the friction points of prior versions.
Astronics Walks Away from IFC Antenna Business
Astronics has been a long-time player in the inflight internet antenna business, though not without challenges. After multiple iterations and efforts, with little success to show for the investment, the company will now exit the market.
ANA Plans Expanded Free Wi-Fi with Viasat
ANA is expanding its inflight connectivity portfolio, making free internet available to more passengers. The shift, however, is limited and slow to start.
PaxEx PR: Qatar Airways Completes Starlink Installation for Boeing 777s
With the 777 retrofit complete Qatar Airways is moving on to the A350 fleet for Starlink installations.
China Airlines Announces Free Inflight Wi-Fi
China Airlines will make permanent the promotional free Wi-Fi program it offers on board most of its fleet from 1 August 2025.
Air Canada’s Free Wi-Fi Goes Live, Boosts Performance
Air Canada Aeroplan members flying across North America, Mexico, and the Caribbean can now get online for free in flight. I got to test the system before the offical go-live date hit.
ATR secures EASA certification for Starlink installation
ATR announced this week it secured certification for the Starlink system on the ATR 72 family, paving the way for airline installations. Air New Zealand will be the launch customer.
Under the Radome: Talking Fast & Free Wi-Fi with Air Canada’s Norman Haughton
Developing new offerings is a delicate balance of concepts and planning, pressed against the reality of passenger behavior. Air Canada took a hybrid approach to build its new IFE/C plan.
Spinning a tale on the future of inflight connectivity
Visaat’s annual inflight connectivity survey is out and, once again, it paints a rosy picture for the industry. Just how much can the numbers be believed?