Delta’s Transatlantic Wi-Fi Milestone

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Delta’s Wi-Fi Upgrade

Delta is achieving another significant milestone in its Wi-Fi deployment: starting in early April, all customers travelling on Delta’s transatlantic routes to Europe, Israel, and West Africa will benefit from fast, complimentary Delta Sync Wi-Fi powered by T-Mobile. This marks a crucial advancement towards Delta’s ambition of providing free Wi-Fi throughout its global fleet. It has already achieved complete coverage for its entire domestic mainline fleet – delivering connectivity at an unmatched scale within the industry. Moreover, the rollout will extend to routes to South America, with completion anticipated later this spring.

Wi-Fi access is expanding quickly for customers staying closer to home. This spring, Delta equipped its first regional jet—a CRJ-700—with fast, free Wi-Fi, which is now in service.

Delta will upgrade its Boeing 717 fleet with a unique solution that establishes a new benchmark in commercial aviation connectivity as part of this connectivity initiative. This solution facilitates dual-network connectivity, ensuring an optimal online experience, allowing seamless streaming on personal devices and enhanced performance throughout Delta’s network.

Stay connected from gate to gate with Delta Sync Wi-Fi. After the boarding doors close, SkyMiles Members can access the internet on one or more devices instantly – there’s no need to wait until reaching 10,000 feet. Customers on domestic and international flights can stream the latest from Paramount+, access exclusive offers from their favourite brands, discover travel inspiration for their journey, along with real-time trip updates, challenge themselves with games and puzzles from New York Times Games, play the retro-style Sky Hopper game for a chance to win a $400 gift card; explore unique gifts and Centennial-branded merchandise in the onboard Delta Shop; and so much more. Delta Sync Wi-Fi opens up a world of connectivity right at your fingertips.

Delta expects dual-network connectivity retrofits to begin in Q4 and the entire 717 fleet to be completed by early 2026.

In late 2026, select new-delivery A350-1000 and A321neo aircraft will also be outfitted with a dual-network connectivity solution, further enhancing our next-generation Delta Sync seatback experience. As announced at CES, the next-gen seatback experience will include intelligent 4K HDR QLED displays, Bluetooth capabilities, advanced personalization capabilities, and more.

*Ranjan Goswami, S.V.P. – Customer Experience Design*

“Thanks to the dedication and expertise of Delta teams, we’re making enormous strides in our efforts to bring fast, free Wi-Fi to every aircraft in our fleet—which in turn will transform our aircraft into personalized platforms where customers can connect and engage in meaningful new ways,” said Ranjan Goswami, S.V.P. – Customer Experience Design.

“With the addition of our pioneering dual-network connectivity solution to 717s and forthcoming A350-1000 and A321neo new deliveries, we’re unlocking new possibilities for what it means to stay connected in the air.”