There is some mixed news about the start of the free Wi-Fi service, at the fleet level.
Starting with positive updates, the Atlanta-based transportation company enabled the free Wi-Fi network on all Atlantic trips to and from Europe, West Africa and Israel. This means that travelers on most Atlantic flights can connect to the Internet by simply signing Skymiles account.
(The remarkable exclusion of the free Wi-Fi via Atlantic service is under service to and from the Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa.)
Moreover, Delta will also offer free Wi -Fi on international roads to South America later this spring.
However, Delta noted that the internet connection can vary depending on the location of the aircraft for the Internet in the air. For example, some polar roads may not have a connection to the entire trip.
In the United States, the transportation company has officially started replacing the Wi-Fi from the air to the ground with a long-length communication experience. This includes Regional aircraft for the airline,, Which will soon receive Hughes Wi-Fi antennas not only to enable a gateway connection to a faster and more reliable gate but also provides free internet access to these aircraft.
The airline has completed the first CRJ-700 update, as it is expected that the regional aircraft that were promoted will enter more service in the coming months. (This is a similar solution to what American does on its regional aircraftBut the Americans are still receiving Wi -Fi.)
As part of the regional aircraft promotions, DELTA will also start preparing the Boeing 717 Mainline fleet with a double network connection solution. It was not immediately clear which provider and formation of Delta will use it on the 717 fleet, however The airline said in 2023 It was a partnership with Hughes Network Systems to bring Wi-Fi to these aircraft.
Boeing 717 online promotions will not start until the fourth quarter of this year, with a full end in early next year – which represents a delay throughout the year almost the original schedule.
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Delta also said that the delivery operations coming from Airbus A350-1000 SELCT New Airbus A350-1000 will be equipped with Airbus A321neo with a dual internet experience. TPG connects to a spokesman to learn more about these promotions and will update this story when we hear.
But while Delta did a great job in preparing most of her fleet with free Wi -Fi, some major exceptions are still standing, including via the Pacific flights to South Africa.
When it is He announced for the first time Wi-Fi in the consumer’s electronic offer In 2023, the airline said it would complete the operation completely by the end of 2024. last year, that is The schedule was slipped until some time in 2025Now, again, the schedule is delayed until 2026 – as soon as possible.
The airline did not participate when it plans to complete the start of the free Wi-Fi, which is likely to be frustrated by pamphlets on roads that are still paid (and less reliable).
More than that regarding people in Atlanta may be a game of knees that UNIDANES plays with the free Wi-Fi network. Chicago -based transportation company announced last year that it will be installed Free at the level of the Wi -Fi fleetThat is preparing to be faster and more reliable than the free Wi-Fi provider in Delta, Viasat.
Of course, United She just got her first certification from a plane With the free Wi-Fi, Delta United united by more than 700 aircraft. (The undisputed leader in the free Wi-Fi is Jetblue, which provides free Viasat connection to each one plane in the fleet.)
However, United promised a quick acceleration schedule through its regional fleet, so the Chicago carrier may do the same time when it is time to prepare its main fleet.
Either way, good news is that the Internet on board becomes faster, more reliable and largely more expensive (if not free) in all areas.
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