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Southwest Airlines Launches Free in-Flight WiFi
Southwest Airlines offers free Wi-Fi to all Rapid Rewards members on over 800 aircraft by late November, competing with other major U.S. carriers offering similar benefits.
- Starting Oct. 24, Southwest Airlines began offering complimentary in‑flight Wi‑Fi to Rapid Rewards loyalty members through a partnership with T‑Mobile.
- With competitors already adding member perks, Southwest becomes the largest U.S. airline to offer free Wi-Fi on every plane, aligning with American Airlines and JetBlue announcements this year.
- Powered by T‑Mobile, Southwest passengers connect using Rapid Rewards account credentials to access free Wi‑Fi from takeoff to landing after recent tests showed strong satisfaction.
- By late November, the rollout will reach more than 800 aircraft, and all Rapid Rewards members can access free Wi‑Fi regardless of cell phone provider, with the program free to join.
- Amid recent partnerships, Southwest launched free Wi-Fi following its Aug. 13 Peet's coffee tie-in and plans assigned seating next year after adding checked bag fees and new fare tiers.
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Southwest Airlines launches free in-flight WiFi
With this partnership, Southwest says it will be the largest U.S. airline to offer free WiFi on every flight this year.
·Spokane, United States
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Southwest Airlines to offer free wifi
(CNN)– Southwest Airlines is offering customers a chance to surf the net while soaring in the sky. The Dallas-based carrier now has free in-flight wi-fi for passengers who are “Rapid Rewards” members. T-mobile is providing the service and officials say it will be available “from takeoff to landing”. This comes as Southwest is making major changes to its operations, including the introduction of new fare tiers and checked bag fees. In 2026 it pla…
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