Southwest Airlines is immersing the fingers of the feet on free Wi-Fi.
As of Friday, the airline will offer free internet connectivity to the members of its Rapid Rewards Loyalty Program For a week.
It can be a sign of what is to come.
The Dallas -based operator will make his internet on board free for members of fidelity between August 8 and 14.
To access free navigation and transmission, customers must log in with their number of fast rewards or subscribe to the program, either before the exit or while flying.
It is at least the second time this year, Southwest has experimented with free internet in what he describes as a test to evaluate the use of customers of his Wi-Fi selections, live TV and movies.
“We will use the findings of both tests to improve our Wi-Fi offer and continue to strengthen what we offer to customers to meet their needs,” said the airline this week.
Internet on board free becomes the norm
Wi-Fi on board has been a growing trend in the American airline industry in recent years.
Delta airlines and United Airlines They are already well to equip their fleets with a fast and free Internet service. Jetblue has offered his courtesy Wi-Fi for years.
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And more recently, American Airlines announced that Start making Wi-Fi not free to the flyers In 2026.
Could it be the free Wi-Fi next in Southwest?
Could this free Wi-Fi test be a step towards the southwest that offers universal internet on board?
The airline seemed to recognize so much.
“Before considering offering Wi-Fi on board free beyond this limited offer, we must guarantee a quality product, and the tests such as they provide valuable information and knowledge,” Southwest told TPG Friday.
Airlines rightly expect to do free Internet for many more passengers means that many more flyers will use the service, testing the bandwidth. Therefore, operators often like to experiment with free service to see how Wi-Fi remains with more users.
Today, Southwest charges a flat rate of $ 8 per complete connectivity.
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