Air Canada Offers Free Wi-Fi on Flights to North America, Mexico, and the Caribbean

Updated: May 1, 2025, 11:11am CDT

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Air Canada To Offer Free Wi-Fi Fleetwide by 2026
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It is now official. The next time Air Canada passengers travel to the U.S., Mexico, or the Caribbean, they will enjoy complimentary fast, free Wi-Fi throughout the flight.

“Quality connectivity has become indispensable for all travelers. Starting today, we’re thrilled to offer complimentary Wi-Fi on North American, Mexican and Caribbean flights for Aeroplan members by partnering with Bell,” said Mark Nasr, Executive Vice President & Chief Operations Officer at Air Canada.

Let’s take a look at the details.

Air Canada To Offer Free Wi-Fi Fleetwide by 2026

Complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi service is now available to Aeroplan members on aircraft equipped with Wi-Fi for flights within North America and the Canadian carrier’s Sun markets.

Air Canada’s Sun markets are popular leisure travel spots in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and select areas in the southern United States, such as Fort Lauderdale.

Passengers can access free Wi-Fi on Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, and most Air Canada Express aircraft.

Air Canada Route at Toronto YYZ 1 — Air Canada now offers free Wi-Fi to passengers flying to North America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Image Credit: Daniel Ross

The airline plans to expand its services to include Wi-Fi on international routes starting in 2026. It currently offers Wi-Fi on 88% of its fleet, with the remaining installations to be completed by early 2026. Meanwhile, free texting remains available for Aeroplan members on international flights.

The airline also intends to install Wi-Fi on its Embraer E175 and Q400 fleet operating at Toronto Billy Bishop (YTZ), with completion anticipated later this year. This will mark the inaugural Wi-Fi service on any Q400 aircraft globally. Air Canada will also be the first airline to provide Wi-Fi on flights to and from Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport.

Air Canada added live TV in 2023 with the introduction of a satellite-powered IFE solution for customers on select Air Canada flights. Soon after, the airline began offering free messaging to Aeroplan members on all of its planes equipped with onboard Wi-Fi.

Now, the airline’s goal of providing free Wi-Fi throughout its entire fleet by 2026 indicates its commitment to improving the passenger experience for its customers.

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Final Thoughts

This represents an exciting benefit for passengers traveling with Air Canada in the future. The airline aims to equip its entire fleet with fast, free Wi-Fi by 2026, which should enhance the passenger experience significantly. Now, Air Canada passengers traveling on North American routes, including those to Mexico and the Caribbean, can enjoy fast, complimentary Wi-Fi.