FlightWifiAir Canada vs WestJet Wi-Fi
Same route, different metal. The tables below are the two carriers' live registry entries, per aircraft type, so the comparison stays current as their rollouts move.
Air Canada
Dash 8, Q400Fast, but no calls
Starlink on 25 Dash 8-400s under the Jazz cabin-modernization program (9 equipped as of Feb 2026, retrofits targeted complete by mid-2026), focused on Billy Bishop Toronto routes; not on mainline aircraft
Most of the fleetEmail & browsing
Intelsat 2Ku, replacing the legacy Gogo air-to-ground system
- · Free for Aeroplan members (free to join), sponsored by Bell, on North America, Mexico and Caribbean flights since 1…
- · Non-members can buy a flat-fee pass
WestJet
737Fast, but no calls
Starlink (narrowbody fleet completed through end of 2025)
787Varies by aircraft
Starlink installs on 787-9s running through end of 2026
- · Free for WestJet Rewards members (free to join), presented by TELUS under a multi-year partnership
Air Canada vs WestJet Wi-Fi questions
Does Air Canada or WestJet have better Wi-Fi?
As of September 2026, Air Canada's fleet-level verdict is "Email & browsing" and WestJet's is "Varies by aircraft". On mid-rollout fleets the answer changes with the specific aircraft, so check the per-aircraft tables for the plane on your route.
Is Wi-Fi free on Air Canada and WestJet?
Air Canada: Free for Aeroplan members (free to join), sponsored by Bell, on North America, Mexico and Caribbean flights since 1…; Non-members can buy a flat-fee pass. WestJet: Free for WestJet Rewards members (free to join), presented by TELUS under a multi-year partnership.
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