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Does Avianca have Wi-Fi on the Airbus A321?

Varies by aircraftAircraft-specific answer

Yes, on every Airbus A321, but not the same system on each. Every plane of this type has Wi-Fi, but some are faster than others. The system on board: SES multi-orbit (SES GEO satellites plus leased Eutelsat OneWeb LEO capacity, Gilat Sidewinder ESA antenna); 10 A320-family aircraft live as of December 2025, A320 family targeted through 2026.

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What you can do on board

Good for

  • Email & chat
  • Browsing

Not for

  • Video calls

The system on Avianca's Airbus A321

SES multi-orbit (SES GEO satellites plus leased Eutelsat OneWeb LEO capacity, Gilat Sidewinder ESA antenna); 10 A320-family aircraft live as of December 2025, A320 family targeted through 2026

Latency: varies by aircraft.

  • ·Sold as three paid tiers (Messaging, Browsing, Streaming) through the Avianca On Air portal
  • ·Fewer than 10 of 160+ aircraft were equipped as of late 2025

Cost and access are Avianca's fleet-wide terms; the verdict above is specific to the Airbus A321.

Other Avianca aircraft

Airbus A319Varies by aircraftAirbus A320Varies by aircraftBoeing 787Varies by aircraft

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The Airbus A321 on other airlines

AirlineVerdict on this type
Hawaiian AirlinesFast, but no calls
Viva AerobusVideo calls work
Aer LingusVaries by aircraft
Air ArabiaVaries by aircraft
Air FranceVaries by aircraft
Air New ZealandEmail & browsing
AirAsiaEmail & browsing
American AirlinesEmail & browsing

Every airline on the Airbus A321

Avianca Airbus A321 Wi-Fi questions

Does Avianca have Wi-Fi on the Airbus A321?

Yes, on every Airbus A321, but not the same system on each. Every plane of this type has Wi-Fi, but some are faster than others. The system on board: SES multi-orbit (SES GEO satellites plus leased Eutelsat OneWeb LEO capacity, Gilat Sidewinder ESA antenna); 10 A320-family aircraft live as of December 2025, A320 family targeted through 2026.

Is Avianca Wi-Fi free on the Airbus A321?

Sold as three paid tiers (Messaging, Browsing, Streaming) through the Avianca On Air portal; fewer than 10 of 160+ aircraft were equipped as of late 2025. These terms are Avianca's fleet-wide policy; the Airbus A321 follows them.

Can you make video calls on Avianca's Airbus A321?

Yes on the Airbus A321s already converted to the fast system, where latency is close to home broadband. On the ones still running the older high-orbit system, no. Which one you get depends on the individual aircraft.

Sources

Facts on this page come from Avianca's own publications and its connectivity provider's announcements, with aviation trade reporting used for corroboration. See the methodology.

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