Can you text on Delta flights?

Can you text on Delta flights? Enjoy Wi-Fi on board flights arriving or departing from destinations outside of the U.S., and on regional flights flown by Delta Connection carriers when you purchase a Wi-Fi Flight Pass.* Free messaging is also available.

Can you text while flying Delta?

Beginning this weekend, every passenger will be able to send and receive text messages on all popular messaging apps—including iMessage, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger—on the airplanes that provide Internet access without having to shell out any extra bucks for it.

Can you send text messages while flying?

Can I text on an airplane? Yes, but only using a Wi-Fi connection. The ban on using a cellular connection means passengers can't send SMS texts. Any communication has to be over Wi-Fi with a messaging app that provides similar functionality like iMessage, WhatsApp, or Viber.

Do you have to pay to text on a plane?

Among the airlines that let you text for free, the list includes JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines. These carriers allow texting either through free inflight Wi-Fi or with the use of text messaging services.

Does Delta have screens on seats?

Delta Studio® Enjoy 1,000+ hours of free entertainment on your seatback screen including up to 18 channels of live satellite TV along with the latest movies, premium TV series from HBO®, MasterClass and Paramount+, podcasts, playlists and games.

Can you make phone calls on Delta flights?

Delta will not allow cellular calls or internet-based voice communications onboard Delta or Delta Connection flights. Anderson says he believes that represents the wishes of most of the carrier's passengers — and its employees.

Can we talk on WhatsApp in-flight?

Yes, but only using a Wi-Fi connection. The ban on using a cellular connection means passengers can't send SMS texts. Any communication has to be over Wi-Fi with a messaging app that provides similar functionality like iMessage, WhatsApp, or Viber.

Is Wi-Fi free on Delta?

Yes, Delta currently has free Wi-Fi and entertainment for passengers, and the capabilities have been extended to most domestic flights on Feb. 1, 2023.

Which flight has free wi-fi?

JetBlue. JetBlue bills itself as the only major airline to offer, free, high-speed Wi-Fi at every seat, on every plane. The in-flight satellite service is provided by Viasat, and passengers can use it to browse the web, send messages and emails or stream video.