Alaska Airlines Launches Flat $8 Wi-Fi Fee

Alaska Airlines now offers a flat $8 Wi-Fi fee per flight on its mainline aircraft that have satellite-enabled connectivity onboard, which includes about 80 percent of its fleet, the carrier announced Thursday. The service offers connection speeds up to 20 times faster than the previous Wi-Fi system, according to the company. It also is available on long- and short-haul flights, allowing passengers to stream content on their personal devices, and is available from the moment passengers board.