Delta rolling out new feature for travellers starting early next year

Delta Airlines is expected to begin offering free wireless internet on its flights starting next year, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. The Journal reported that Delta will begin offering the perk on a signficant number of its planes in 2023 before expanding the service to the rest of its fleet. The move comes as airlines rebound from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the demand for air travel and competition between airlines intensifying throughout 2022. Delta first started offering wireless internet to travellers on select aircraft for a $5 fee through the provider Viasat Inc two years ago, and will rely on the Carlsbad, California-based communications company as it seeks to scale up its WiFi offerings in the coming months. Technical difficulties have been a significant challenge for airlines seeking to offer free WiFi, a perk that could help Delta stand out as a premiere airline for wealthier business and pleasure travellers. Wireless internet on planes occassionally does not work, even if customers have paid for the service.<br/>