Americas Inflight Connectivity Benchmark

The Americas have moved beyond the question of whether to offer inflight connectivity.

With near-universal coverage and widespread free access, the Americas have become the global reference market for large-scale, passenger-friendly IFC deployment.

This benchmark analyses 20 airlines across North and South America.

👉 Download the Americas Connectivity Benchmark

Connectivity is now standard across the Americas

The Americas IFC market is broad, advanced, and highly diversified.

• 8 out of 10 airlines provide inflight connectivity
• 92% of legacy airlines are now connected
• 71% of budget airlines offer IFC — far above the 43% global average
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The Americas lead the world in free inflight connectivity

The Americas stand apart globally in one critical area: free access.

• 17% of legacy airlines offer free Wi-Fi
• 14% of budget airlines provide complimentary connectivity
• The Americas are the only region worldwide where free Wi-Fi is available on budget carriers
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Go further: compare the Americas with other regions

Want to see how the Americas compare with Europe, APAC, or MEA?

Access the Global Inflight Connectivity Benchmark to explore:

• Regional adoption gaps
• Free vs paid access strategies
• Pricing and subscription models
• ISP and technology trends
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