Whoa: American announces free Wi-Fi coming next year

In a stunning change of events, American Airlines has officially announced that it’ll make inflight Wi-Fi connectivity free beginning next year. The Fort Worth-based carrier is teaming up with AT&T to offer flyers complimentary Wi-Fi on all Viasat- and Intelsat-equipped aircraft. Free Wi-Fi will launch in January, with the airline planning to offer the free …