How to get free high-speed Wi-Fi on your American Airlines flights - no subscription needed

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• American Airlines will soon have free high-speed Wi-Fi.
• The service will be available on nearly all flights.
• You'll need a free AAdvantage account to log in.

The next time you settle in for a flight on American Airlines, you might be able to stay connected at no cost.

Free to sign up

AT&T announced last week that it has partnered with the airline to provide free high-speed Wi-Fi on more than 2 million American Airlines flights a year. All you need to do to access it is log in to the in-flight portal with your AAdvantage number and password and select "Free Wi-Fi." If you're not a member, you can sign up for free.

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