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What's Going On With American Airlines Stock Today?

Benzinga·04/15/2025 19:14:44
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American Airlines Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) shares were trading higher on Tuesday.

The firm is enhancing passenger connectivity through a new partnership with AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T).

The airline has announced that starting January 2026, it will provide complimentary inflight Wi-Fi to members of its AAdvantage loyalty program.

As part of the initiative, more than two million American Airlines flights annually will offer high-speed internet access at no cost, positioning the carrier as the U.S. airline with the most extensive free Wi-Fi coverage.

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The complimentary service will be available on aircraft equipped with high-speed satellite internet from Viasat and Intelsat, covering about 90% of American Airlines’ mainline fleet.

The airline also plans to upgrade over 500 regional aircraft with advanced Wi-Fi by the end of 2025 to support the rollout.

According to Benzinga Pro, AAL stock has lost over 23% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via U.S. Global Jets ETF(NYSE:JETS).

Heather Garboden, American Airlines’ recently appointed chief customer officer, said the move is part of a broader mission to improve every aspect of the passenger experience.

“We’ve been working diligently to outfit our aircraft with best-in-class high-speed Wi-Fi and together with AT&T are proud to offer those services at no cost to our most loyal customers,” Garboden stated.

Jenifer Robertson, executive VP and general manager of Mass Markets at AT&T, stressed the importance of constant connectivity. “By advancing connectivity, everything becomes more immediate and accessible anywhere they go.”

The free Wi-Fi benefit will be exclusive to AAdvantage members, adding another layer of value to an already popular loyalty program.

According to Benzinga Pro, T stock has gained over 69% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF (BATS:IYZ).

Price Action: AAL shares are trading higher by 2.77% to $9.845 at last check Tuesday, while T shares are trading higher by 1.32% to $27.56.

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