Is there Wi-Fi on flights to Europe?

WiFi is available in the air depending on the airline you're flying with. Many airlines, like British Airways, offer WiFi for a small fee, but there are a handful of airlines that have free WiFi onboard, like Emirates and Turkish Airlines.



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Coverage with ViaSat includes the continental U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe. 7 The following aircraft operate with this provider: Select Airbus 319, select Boeing 737-900, Boeing 757-200 with premium transcontinental service and 737 MAX 9.

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European airlines offering Wi-Fi
  • AirFrance has Wi-Fi on 72% of their flights as of early 2021 and is gradually being equipped with the latest technology for browsing in their aircrafts for seamless surfing.
  • Lufthansa offers FlyNet® onboard for both short and long-haul flights for limitless in-air browsing options.


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It doesn't provide coverage over the vast oceans that cover 70% of our planet. What this means is that passengers flying internationally often still need to use satellites to connect to the Internet. The good news here is that as technology has gotten better and so have the satellites.

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You can't make phone calls on a plane using cellular service, as using cellular service for any reason isn't permitted. WiFi calls may be allowed, though that's at the discretion of the airline, as it impacts passenger comfort.

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JetBlue bills itself as the only major airline to offer, free, high-speed Wi-Fi at every seat, on every plane. The in-flight satellite service is provided by Viasat, and passengers can use it to browse the web, send messages and emails or stream video.

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Can I text on an airplane? Yes, but only using a Wi-Fi connection. The ban on using a cellular connection means passengers can't send SMS texts. Any communication has to be over Wi-Fi with a messaging app that provides similar functionality like iMessage, WhatsApp, or Viber.

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Domestic Airlines that offer WiFi are:
  • Alaska Airlines.
  • American Airlines.
  • United Airlines.
  • Southwest.
  • Delta Airlines.
  • Air Canada.
  • JetBlue.


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If you're wondering if you can watch Netflix on a plane, the answer is yes – with the right setup. You can download movies and TV shows in advance to watch on your device without an internet connection. When flying, you should put your device in airplane mode and connect to the in-flight WiFi if it is available.

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Standard SMS messaging typically won't work in the air since you'll need a cellular network connection. But as long as there's Wi-Fi available on a flight, you'll have some way to communicate with people on the ground.

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Buy Wi-Fi passes in advance Prepurchasing one-hour passes isn't really going to save you much, if anything. But if you're on the market for an all-day flight pass, you can start planning on saving some cash by purchasing it before your flight.

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Delta and Virgin America tied for the fastest in-flight Wi-Fi at speeds up to 15 Mbps. If you're simply looking for the fastest in-flight Wi-Fi, go for Delta or Virgin America. However, while both these airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi up to 15 Mbps, they vary in price enormously.

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