Air Canada to roll out fast, Free wi-fi for Aeroplan Members starting May 2025

Air Canada has announced plans to introduce fast, free streaming-quality Wi-Fi for Aeroplan Members starting in May 2025.

Sponsored by Bell, this new service will initially be available on Wi-Fi-equipped aircraft operating within North America and select Sun destinations.

The airline also plans to extend free Wi-Fi to its long-haul international flights in 2026.

Mark Nasr, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Digital at Air Canada, and President of Aeroplan, highlighted the growing importance of reliable in-flight connectivity.

"Reliable access to streaming-quality Wi-Fi is becoming essential for both business and leisure travellers.

The free Wi-Fi service will be available on Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, and most Air Canada Express aircraft. This builds on Air Canada's existing partnership with Bell, which began offering free in-flight texting for Aeroplan Members in May 2023.

For Aeroplan Members, the service will be completely free, while non-members will have the option to purchase Wi-Fi at a reduced flat fee.

Customers who are not yet Aeroplan Members can sign up for free at aircanada.com/aeroplan.

One of the standout features of the service will be its availability on Air Canada Express Q400 aircraft, including those operating out of Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport. This will be the first fast, free Wi-Fi service on these regional aircraft. The service is set to be installed on the Q400s starting in 2025, with the first phase of installations expected to be completed by the end of the year.