Air Canada has announced beginning in May 2025, the airline plans to roll out fast, free streaming-quality Wi-Fi on aircraft for flights within North American and Sun markets sponsored by Bell.
The complimentary service will be available to Aeroplan Members on Wi-Fi equipped aircraft and the airline also plans to expand free Wi-Fi service to long-haul international routes by 2026.
“Reliable access to streaming-quality Wi-Fi is becoming essential for both business and leisure travellers. That’s why we’re upgrading our fleet with the latest technologies,” said Mark Nasr, Executive Vice President, Marketing and Digital at Air Canada, and President of Aeroplan. “We’re excited to offer fast, free Wi-Fi to all Aeroplan Members, with a customer-focused rollout plan that includes installation of service on the Air Canada Express Q400s, including those that fly from Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport. Although other Canadian airlines have announced free Wi-Fi services, not all have accelerated installation across their fleets or committed to offering the service comprehensively. Air Canada plans to offer fast, free Wi-Fi across its entire fleet and will begin rolling out this service in early Spring with 85% of aircraft being connected from day one, with the remaining installations being a priority throughout 2025.”
Fast, free Wi-Fi will be available on Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge and most Air Canada Express aircraft. This initiative builds on the existing free Wi-Fi texting service sponsored by Bell, that has been available since May 2023 for Aeroplan Members. Air Canada offers its customers a best-in-class product including new and improved amenities such as chef-inspired menus, complimentary premium snacks, beer and wine, hours of complimentary inflight entertainment and Live TV on IFE-equipped aircraft, and a mobile app that features real-time baggage tracking and digital identification.
Wifi Hifi readers who aren’t already Aeroplan Members can sign up free of charge at aircanada.com/aeroplan. Customers without an Aeroplan membership will be able to purchase Wi-Fi for their flight at a reduced flat fee.
“This next chapter in our partnership with Air Canada reflects our purpose to advance how Canadians connect with each other and the world,” said Blaik Kirby, Group President, Consumer and Small Business at Bell. “We are transforming the in-flight experience for Aeroplan Members, enabling them to be productive, stream entertainment and stay connected throughout their journey.”