Asia premium carriers
Japan Airlines vs ANA— Wi-Fi compared
Side-by-side comparison of in-flight Wi-Fi: free vs paid, fleet coverage, satellite technology, and real traveler reports from public sources.
The verdict
Japan Airlines edges out ANA for in-flight Wi-Fi
Japan Airlines scores 88% on our algorithmic Wi-Fi index versus 85% for ANA.
Side-by-side
88%
WIWi score
ProviderPanasonic / Gogo
StarlinkNo
Free messagingYes
Real-world signal50% positive · 4 reports
ANANH
85%
WIWi score
ProviderPanasonic / Inmarsat
StarlinkNo
Free messagingYes
Real-world signal33% positive · 3 reports
Detail comparison
| Criterion | Japan Airlines | ANA |
|---|---|---|
| WIWi score | 88% | 85% |
| Policy | Most aircraft equipped | Most aircraft equipped |
| Provider | Panasonic / Gogo | Panasonic / Inmarsat |
| Starlink rolling out | No | No |
| Free messaging | Yes | Yes |
| Real reports (90d) | 4 | 3 |
| % positive sentiment | 50% | 33% |
| % negative sentiment | 0% | 0% |
| Top complaint | — | — |
| Last verified | 2026-01-15 | 2026-01-15 |
Pick Japan Airlines when…
- Real-world public reports are more positive (50% vs 33% positive).
Pick ANA when…
- You already have ANA loyalty status or prefer their route network.
Recent traveler reports
Japan Airlines
- “JAL upgrading 787-9 fleet with LEO satellite connectivity via Boeing Commercial Services and Panasonic Avionics.”
- “JAL offers unlimited free Wi-Fi in business class and one hour free in premium economy/economy on international flights starting October 1, 2024.”
- “JAL expanding SES multi-orbit satellite WiFi to long-haul A350 and 787 fleets with linefit deliveries starting 2028.”
ANA
- “ANA expands Wi-Fi equipage, selecting Panasonic Ku-band for Boeing 787s and OnAir for 777s and 767s.”
- “ANA announces free Viasat Amara Ka-band Wi-Fi on international routes across 767s, 787s, and 777s, targeting 80% of fleet by end of 2030.”
- “ANA announces plan to introduce free Viasat Wi-Fi across all cabin classes by 2030, with 80% of international fleet equipped.”
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How we compare
- Algorithmic score— calculated from each airline's published Wi-Fi policy, provider technology, and fleet coverage.
- Real-world reports — automatically aggregated from public posts on Reddit, FlyerTalk, and other forums in the last 90 days. Classified by AI for sentiment and topic.
- Last verified— date our team last manually checked the airline's policy page.
- WillItWiFi has no commercial relationship with Japan Airlines, ANA, or any satellite operator.