Air Canada announced that it plans to roll out fast, free streaming-quality WiFi, sponsored by Bell. Beginning in May 2025, the complimentary service will be available to Aeroplan members on WiFi-equipped aircraft for flights within North America. The airline also plans to expand free WiFi service to long-haul international routes in 2026.

Mark Nasr, president of Aeroplan, said the carrier will undertake 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 WiFi services, said Nasr, not all have accelerated installation across their fleets or committed to offering the service comprehensively. Air Canada, he said, plans to offer fast, free WiFi across its entire fleet. What’s more, said Nasr, over 85% of aircraft will be connected from Day 1, with the remaining installations being a priority throughout 2025.

Fast, free WiFi will be available on Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge and most Air Canada Express aircraft. This initiative builds on the existing free WiFi texting service sponsored by Bell, available since May 2023 for Aeroplan members.

Delta Air Lines began offering free WiFi in February 2023. United Airlines announced in September that it would begin to introduce the free service in 2025. Image: Shutterstock