Some flights offer Wi-FI, and some flights don't. Some airplanes include dedicated power outlets for every seat, while others only offer them in certain seats. But you can check before you get on the plane -- or even before you book tickets.
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Power outlets and Wi-Fi are available on certain aircraft. To find out if your upcoming flight is equipped with these amenities, search for your flight on the Flight Status and Information page within 72 hours of your departure and check the Inflight Amenities tab.
Onboard powerMost of our planes have AC power outlets and/or USB power ports, and we're in the process of installing even more access to power on other planes.
Enjoy chef curated meals on an extra-large tray table, with appetizers, warm nuts and a wide selection of complimentary beer, spirits and fine wine. Keep your devices powered with 110-volt outlets at every seat, including USB ports.
Long-haul flightsAll seats on flights operated with our A350 or A330 aircraft are equipped with power supplies. In Business Class, each seat has a universal electricity socket as well as a USB-A charger. In our renewed Business Class cabins, you will also have USB-C and wireless charging available.
Yes, you can usually charge your phone on a plane. Most airplanes have power outlets or USB ports that allow passengers to charge their electronic devices during the flight. However, the availability and location of these outlets may vary depending on the airline and the type of aircraft.
According to the guidelines of the IATA, the International Air Transport Association, it is allowed to take a power bank with a maximum of 27,000 mAh or 100W on the plane. Power banks are prohibited in the hold baggage.
Having a power outlet or not can vary by airline, aircraft, route, and class. For example, with two seats in different classes on the same plane, one may have an outlet and one may not. Some seats now have USB ports for you to charge your electronics.
Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked baggage. TSA officers may instruct travelers to separate items from carry-on bags such as foods, powders, and any materials that can clutter bags and obstruct clear images on the X-ray machine.
Portable chargers or power banks containing a lithium ion battery must be packed in carry-on bags. For more information, see the FAA guidance on portable rechargers. For more prohibited items, please go to the 'What Can I Bring?'
You'll need to check your flight status to see if Wi-Fi comes included with your trip -- if it is, you'll be able to pay a fee to connect and browse the web, check emails and send messages, or stream video from services like Netflix, Hulu and HBO Max.
—Keep chargers in your carry-on luggage, not in checked bags. —You might want to carry extra battery packs, and not the kind you put in your phone. External batteries, or juice packs, act as miniature power chargers when you can't find a place to plug in.
Delta Airlines – Delta features power outlets only in First Class on select 737 and 757 planes, and on all 767-300 planes (domestic only). USB ports are found in all seats on 737-700 737-700, 737-800, 757-200, 767-300, 767-400ER, and 777-200ER airplanes featuring Delta on Demand.
Delta primarily uses its wide-body aircraft on long-haul flights to Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, and South America. Its Airbus A330s, Boeing 767-300ERs, and Boeing 767-400ERs mainly operate on flights to Europe, while the Airbus A350-900 mainly operates on flights to Asia and Oceania.