Is WiFi on Southwest free?

Using our Inflight Internet is fast and easy. Go online to check email, read the news, or plan your next adventure for just $8 all day, per device. Inflight Internet is free for our A-List Preferred Members.

How do I get free Internet on Southwest Airlines?

Every device is different but here are the basic steps:

  1. Head to your Settings.
  2. Choose SouthwestWiFi from your WiFi network list.
  3. If the Inflight Entertainment Portal doesn’t load automatically, type www.southwestwifi.com into the address bar.
  4. Select your entertainment and enjoy!

Can you get WiFi on Southwest flights?

Currently, Southwest — like many airlines — gives passengers free internet access on their devices for the purposes of watching inflight entertainment. If you want to be able to check your email and surf the internet, though, you have to pay $8.

Is Southwest WiFi worth?

Southwest Wifi is $8 all day which is great. It is based on the Row44 inflight wifi system (Southwest and Allegiant are the only domestic carriers to use Row44) rather than GoGo which is the service pretty much all the other domestic airlines use.

Can you use your cell phone on Southwest Airlines?

Re: Cell Phone use in flight You can begin using your mobile and electronic devices when the airplane reaches 10,000 feet. The Flight Attendants will make an announcement to let you know when it’s Safe to begin using your devices as well.

Does Southwest have seatbacks?

Southwest, the nation’s largest domestic carrier, doesn’t have seat-back screens or overhead screens on its planes. Passengers watch the movies on their smartphones, laptops, tablets and other Wi-Fi enabled devices.

How do I know if my Southwest flight has Wi-Fi?

You can check if your plane has Wi-Fi by visiting Southwest.com/wifi within 24 hours of your flight’s departure time. You should be able to view your flight details after entering your confirmation number and passenger name. You can just as well look at your reservation confirmation.

Which airlines have free WiFi?

JetBlue is the only U.S. airline that provides free Wi-Fi for all passengers. All JetBlue passengers can get free, unlimited Wi-Fi on flights and bypass paywalls through JetBlue’s Fly-Fi product.

What plane has the best WiFi?

The top 5 airlines with free Wi-Fi

  • 1) Norwegian Air. Norwegian Air is our favorite for free inflight Wi-Fi—it’s unlimited!
  • 2) Qantas. If you’re traveling within Australia, travel with Qantas to stay connected above the clouds.
  • 3) JetBlue.
  • 4) Delta.
  • 5) Emirates.
  • 1) Virgin Atlantic.
  • 2) British Airways.
  • 3) Cathay Pacific.

Can u text on a plane?

Yes, but only using a Wi-Fi connection. The ban on using a cellular connection means passengers can’t send SMS texts. Any communication has to be over Wi-Fi with a messaging app that provides similar functionality like iMessage, WhatsApp, or Viber.