Inflight Wi-Fi is no longer among the complimentary perks of flying with Air India for most travelers. Effective 1 August 2026, it became a paid service with three different pricing plans. After 19 months of introductory offering, Air India’s inflight internet service does now cost you to fly connected in Economy, Premium Economy, even in Business Class. Each of the paid Air India Wi-Fi plans fulfils a specific need of passengers, like text messaging, browsing, and streaming.
Air India rolls out three inflight Wi-Fi plans
Chat and Text:
- Full Flight: INR 399
- Best for using messaging apps (such as WhatsApp) and staying connected through text during your journey.
Basic Browsing:
- 1 Hour: INR 299
- 3 Hours: INR 699
- Full Flight: INR 1,199
- Ideal for browsing websites, checking emails, using social media, and cloud-based services.
Streaming:
- Full Flight: INR 2,699
- Designed for passengers who want uninterrupted access to video and music streaming portals throughout the flight.
Free Air India Wi-Fi for premium guests
Unlimited inflight Wi-Fi service continues to be free along with other perks of traveling with Air India for First Class guests and Platinum Maharaja Club members. They get full-flight browsing and streaming access for free, regardless of itinerary and travel time. Passenger with Air India’s business class flight tickets from USA to India and other destinations get complimentary Wi-Fi only for one hour of browsing, though they can chat for free from departure till arrival. Business class guests can buy the abovementioned browsing or streaming plan after one hour of free browsing.
Air India Wi-Fi benefits for Maharaja Club members
Inflight internet access is a tiered benefit for members of Air India’s Maharaja loyalty program. After booking Air India tickets, you must get your Maharaja Club member linked to the booking before web check-in to enjoy free Wi-Fi according to your membership tier. Indian Eagle’s customer support does it for you on request.
- Red Tier: Free 1‑hour Wi‑Fi access to chat
- Silver Tier: Free 1‑hour Wi‑Fi access to chat
- Gold Tier: Free Wi‑Fi for one-hour browsing and full-flight chat
- Platinum Tier: Free unlimited Wi‑Fi access to browsing, chat, streaming
How to buy Wi-Fi plans aboard Air India flights
Purchasing an Air India Wi-Fi package is simple and can only be done after you board your flight.
- Turn on Airplane Mode on your device.
- Connect to the “Air India Wi-Fi” network.
- A login page should open automatically. If it does not, open any web browser and visit wifi.airindia.com.
- Enter your last name, Booking Reference Number (PNR) or the last four digits of your ticket number, email ID, and phone number.
- Select your preferred internet plan.
- Make payment using any of the available digital payment options.*
- Once payment is successful, you get access automatically to inflight Wi-Fi service.
The service becomes available after the aircraft reaches cruising altitude and may be unavailable during take-off, landing, or other operational phases.
*Note: Air India accepts UPI payments or international credit/debit cards that do not require OTP-based verification.
Which Air India aircraft have inflight Wi-Fi?
The Air India fleet has the below aircraft equipped with inflight internet connectivity. 28 Wi-Fi-enabled planes operate more than 55 daily flights across its domestic and international network.
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
- Select Boeing 777-300ER aircraft
- Select Airbus A321neo aircraft
Can I access Wi-Fi on Air India flights to USA and Canada?
Yes, you can access onboard Wi-Fi, free or paid, depending on your fare type, travel class, and membership. Air India deploys Wi-Fi-enabled aircraft, like A350-900, B787-9, and B777-300ER, for nonstop flights from India to USA and Canada.
Who are eligible for free Air India Wi-Fi onboard?
- First Class passengers: Complimentary Wi-Fi access for full-flight streaming
- Platinum-tier Maharaja Club members: Free unlimited Wi‑Fi for browsing, streaming, chat
- Business Class passengers: Free Wi-Fi for one-hour browsing and full-flight text messaging
