Southwest Airlines flyers are getting hooked up. Starting Oct. 24, the Dallas-based carrier will offer free in-flight WiFi across its fleet, doing away with its $8-per-flight fee for internet access.

In 2025, WiFi feels more like an inalienable right than a premium amenity. For years, travelers have been able to find free connections at hotels, airports, coffee shops and museums around the world.

Wordle without having to pay for WiFi at 20,000 feet? Sounds pretty great. Delta announced at CES it is moving to free WiFi for all SkyMiles frequent-flier program members on about 700 of its planes, ...

Editor’s note: This story, originally published Sept. 4, has been republished for the start of the free wireless internet for Southwest Rapid Rewards users. Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is offering ...

If you need free wifi, this app can help. But free wifi ain't all it's cracked up to be. Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His ...