Major airline is introducing free and 'essential' in-flight Wi-Fi for millions of travelers

American Airlines travelers will soon be able to browse, stream and work online for free on most flights.

Beginning this month, AAdvantage members can access free satellite-based Wi-Fi on more than 2 million American Airlines flights this year, the airline announced.

The Wi-Fi service is sponsored by telecommunications company AT&T.

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