Air Canada plans to offer free Wi-Fi to Aeroplan members aboard its flights starting next year, building on a partnership with telecom giant Bell that already gives passengers free text messaging capabilities.

Air Canada currently offers a range of Wi-Fi packages on select flights for a fee, starting at $6.50 for a prepaid one-hour pass. A $21 one-way pass allows passengers to browse the internet for the duration of their flight, while a monthly plan costs $65.95.

Air Canada has announced it will offer “free streaming-quality Wi-Fi, sponsored by Bell” to Aeroplan members starting in 2025.

Air Canada says it plans to roll out fast, free, streaming-quality Wi-Fi next May, to Aeroplan members on Wi-Fi equipped aircraft for flights within North American and Sun markets. The airline also plans to expand free Wi-Fi service to long-haul international routes in 2026.

Fast, free Wi-Fi sponsored by Bell coming to North America and Sun flights beginning in May 2025, with long-haul international routes to follow in 2026; Fleet-wide connectivity up

Air Canada announced on Thursday it will provide free, fast Wi-Fi for Aeroplan members starting in May 2025. The service, sponsored by Bell, will be available on flights within North America and Sun destinations on Wi-Fi-equipped planes.

Air Canada plans to roll out free Wi-Fi across its fleet starting with North America and Caribbean flights this spring, followed by long-haul flights in 2026.