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Southwest Airlines to Launch Free Inflight Wi-Fi in October - The Points Guy

Southwest Airlines partners with T-Mobile to provide free Wi-Fi on 800+ planes exclusively for Rapid Rewards members, enhancing customer experience and matching competitors.

Summary by The Points Guy
Another major U.S. airline is jumping on the free Wi-Fi bandwagon. Southwest Airlines on Thursday announced it will make its inflight internet free to customers starting next month.The only requirement? You'll need to be a Rapid Rewards loyalty member.Southwest will end its fees for inflight connectivity starting Oct. 24.Bargain hunting: When is the best time to book flights for the cheapest airfare?The Dallas-based carrier unveiled its complime…

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Southwest Airlines is once again making a difference by offering its free Wi-Fi passengers starting next month. However, there is a little trick: users must be members of the Rapid Rewards loyalty program to enjoy this new advantage on their flights.This measure marks a significant step for the company, which previously charged $8 for each internet connection during the trip.To deploy this service throughout its fleet, Southwest Airlines has par…

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The Points Guy broke the news in on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
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