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American Airlines joins the party on free in-flight WiFi — but it won't be using Elon Musk's Starlink
Business Insider· 2025-04-15 12:50
Core Insights - American Airlines has announced the introduction of free in-flight WiFi for its loyalty program members, set to launch in January, with plans to have it available on more planes than any other domestic airline [1][2] - The service will be accessible on approximately 90% of American Airlines' fleet, which consists of nearly 1,000 aircraft, and aims to equip over 500 regional planes with high-speed connectivity by the end of 2025 [2] - American Airlines is the last of the traditional "Big Three" airlines to offer complimentary WiFi, while Delta Air Lines provides it for loyalty members on most domestic flights but charges for long-haul twin-aisle planes [2] Competitive Landscape - United Airlines has partnered with Elon Musk's Starlink to provide free WiFi, with plans to equip its fleet of over 1,000 planes over several years, starting with regional aircraft next month [3] - JetBlue has been offering free WiFi for over a decade, and Hawaiian Airlines was the first US carrier to implement Starlink [3] - The competition in the in-flight WiFi market has intensified due to the introduction of Starlink, prompting airlines to reassess the value of providing free high-speed internet [4] Technology and Performance - Starlink's low-Earth-orbit satellite system offers superior connectivity, achieving speeds of up to 215 megabits per second, which is faster than most home internet services [5] - In contrast, Viasat and Intelsat utilize geostationary satellites, which are positioned higher above Earth and cover specific areas, although Viasat is developing its own higher-capacity satellite constellation [6] - Intelsat has partnered with OneWeb and demonstrated speeds of 150 megabits per second during a test flight, showcasing the competitive capabilities of alternative satellite providers [6] Market Reactions - Eutelsat, the operator of OneWeb, experienced a significant stock price increase of over 500% last month due to concerns about potential disruptions to Starlink access in Ukraine, although it has since stabilized with a 68% increase since the beginning of the year [7]
American Airlines to make Wi-Fi free on most of its fleet in 2026
CNBC· 2025-04-15 10:00
Core Points - American Airlines will offer free Wi-Fi starting in January for members of its AAdvantage loyalty program, sponsored by AT&T [1] - The move aligns with industry trends as other airlines like JetBlue and Delta have already implemented complimentary inflight internet for their loyalty program members [2] - Approximately 90% of American Airlines' fleet will be equipped with the free service, utilizing Intelsat and Viasat satellite Wi-Fi [3] Industry Context - JetBlue has provided complimentary inflight internet for several years, while Delta began offering it to SkyMiles members in 2023 [2] - United Airlines is in the process of equipping its fleet with SpaceX's Starlink satellite Wi-Fi, which will also be free for MileagePlus members [2] - American Airlines is testing the service on select routes and plans to install high-speed internet on 500 regional planes by the end of next year [4] - Southwest Airlines has not yet announced any plans regarding free Wi-Fi services [4]
Connecting the world: American Airlines to provide complimentary inflight Wi-Fi, sponsored by AT&T
Newsfilter· 2025-04-15 10:00
Core Insights - American Airlines and AT&T are partnering to offer complimentary inflight Wi-Fi on over 2 million flights annually starting January 2026 [1][2] - The complimentary Wi-Fi will be available exclusively to members of the AAdvantage® loyalty program, making American Airlines the domestic carrier with the most extensive free inflight connectivity [2][5] - The initiative aims to enhance customer experience by providing high-speed Wi-Fi powered by Viasat and Intelsat, covering approximately 90% of American Airlines' fleet [3][6] Company Overview - American Airlines operates thousands of flights daily to over 350 destinations in more than 60 countries and is a founding member of the oneworld® alliance [7] - AT&T serves over 100 million U.S. families and nearly 2.5 million businesses, focusing on connectivity innovations from traditional phone services to modern 5G offerings [8] Strategic Focus - The partnership reflects a commitment to improving customer experience, with American Airlines emphasizing digital connectivity as a key aspect of the travel journey [4][5] - The airline has been actively working to outfit its aircraft with high-speed Wi-Fi, with plans to equip over 500 regional aircraft by the end of 2025 [3]
Connecting the world: American Airlines to provide complimentary inflight Wi-Fi, sponsored by AT&T
Globenewswire· 2025-04-15 10:00
Core Points - American Airlines will offer complimentary inflight Wi-Fi exclusively to AAdvantage members starting January 2026, covering more planes than any other domestic carrier [1][2] - The service will be powered by Viasat and Intelsat high-speed satellite connectivity, which will be available on approximately 90% of American's fleet [3][6] - The partnership with AT&T aims to enhance customer connectivity and experience, reflecting a renewed focus on customer service by American Airlines [4][5] Company Overview - American Airlines operates thousands of flights daily to over 350 destinations in more than 60 countries and is a founding member of the oneworld alliance [7] - AT&T serves over 100 million U.S. families and nearly 2.5 million businesses, providing innovative connectivity solutions [8]
American Airlines (AAL) Increases Yet Falls Behind Market: What Investors Need to Know
ZACKS· 2025-04-11 23:21
The most recent trading session ended with American Airlines (AAL) standing at $9.67, reflecting a +1.68% shift from the previouse trading day's closing. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 1.81%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 1.56%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 2.06%.The the stock of world's largest airline has fallen by 10.87% in the past month, leading the Transportation sector's loss of 11.49% and undershooting the S&P 500's loss of 6.14%.Analysts and inv ...
两飞机碰撞!机上载有数名美国国会议员
第一财经· 2025-04-11 11:52
据悉,其中一架飞机上有数名美国国会议员。新泽西州国会众议员乔希·戈特海默在社交媒体上说, 他所乘坐的飞机在等待起飞时机翼被撞,"谢天谢地,大家都安全"。 2025.04. 11 本文字数:541,阅读时长大约1分钟 据新华社,美国联邦航空管理局10日说,美国航空公司的两架飞机当天中午在华盛顿特区里根国家 机场发生碰撞,无人员伤亡报告。 美国联邦航空管理局在一份声明中说,事故发生于美东时间12时45分左右,美国航空公司一架庞巴 迪CRJ-900型飞机的机翼与该公司在滑行道上的一架E175型飞机发生碰撞。联邦航空管理局将进行调 查。 今年1月29日晚,一架载有64人的庞巴迪喷气式客机在华盛顿里根国家机场降落过程中,与一架载有 3名军人的"黑鹰"直升机相撞,导致全部人员遇难。 微信编辑 | 雨林 推荐阅读 新修订《婚姻登记条例》自5月10日起施行 FS 下 ...
Strength Seen in American Airlines (AAL): Can Its 22.6% Jump Turn into More Strength?
ZACKS· 2025-04-10 16:00
American Airlines (AAL) shares ended the last trading session 22.6% higher at $11.12. The jump came on an impressive volume with a higher-than-average number of shares changing hands in the session. This compares to the stock's 20.9% loss over the past four weeks.The stock gained following President Donald Trump's announcement that he would pause the "reciprocal" import taxes for 90 days. The President said he felt the pause was needed because "more than 75 countries" had contacted his administration to mak ...
American Airlines Group announces webcast of first-quarter 2025 financial results
Newsfilter· 2025-04-10 14:00
Group 1 - American Airlines Group will host a live audio webcast of its Q1 2025 financial results conference call on April 24 at 7:30 a.m. CT [1] - The webcast will be accessible to the public on a listen-only basis at aa.com/investorrelations, with an archive available until May 24 [1] Group 2 - American Airlines operates thousands of flights daily to over 350 destinations in more than 60 countries [2] - The airline is a founding member of the oneworld alliance, which serves over 900 destinations globally [2] - American Airlines Group Inc. shares are traded on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL [2]
Why Airline Stocks Fell Today
The Motley Fool· 2025-04-08 20:46
Wall Street is beginning to worry that the U.S. economy is headed toward a recession, and analysts are making calls on individual sectors based on those fears.Airlines historically have been vulnerable to downturns, and the sector lost altitude after a dire warning about what is to come. Shares of JetBlue Airways (JBLU -11.23%) led the way, down 11% on the day, while shares of Frontier Group Holdings (ULCC -7.82%) fell 8% and shares of Southwest Airlines (LUV -4.78%) lost 5%.No time to flyWhen times are tou ...
Airlines bracing for turbulence as Trump tariffs threaten to hit travel demand
New York Post· 2025-04-07 17:02
Group 1 - The airline industry is facing significant challenges due to the escalating global trade war and President Trump's tariffs, which are expected to negatively impact travel demand [1][2] - Major US airlines, including Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines, have already reduced their revenue and profit forecasts for the first half of the year, citing decreased consumer and corporate confidence [2][4] - Delta Airlines reported a 13% decline in overseas bookings for the summer period compared to the previous year, while Accor's CEO noted a 25% drop in bookings from Europe to the US [3][5] Group 2 - The trade war and negative economic reports have led to a decrease in flight bookings, with Canadians canceling trips to the US in large numbers [5][6] - Air Canada has reduced its flights to popular US destinations such as Florida, Las Vegas, and Arizona by 10% [6] - New immigration regulations require Canadians and other travelers to register with US authorities for stays longer than 30 days, which may further impact travel demand [7]