Calling on Delta Air Lines flights
DLDelta does not allow voice or video calls over its in-flight Wi-Fi, including calls over Wi-Fi or the internet; messaging apps are allowed. Message from your seat, and use QuikRing before you board or after you land.
Delta Air Lines does not allow voice calls on its Wi-Fi
Delta Air Lines's own onboard Wi-Fi page says voice and video calls, including calls over Wi-Fi or the internet, are not allowed during flight. Messaging apps are allowed. QuikRing is for before you board and after you land; it does not change the airline's rules.
- Checked October 20, 2026, source: delta.com
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Onboard satellite internet setup
Wi-Fi provider: Viasat Free Wi-Fi
Global hub: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta (ATL)
Firewall info: Delta's own onboard Wi-Fi page says voice and video calls, including voice over Wi-Fi and voice over IP, are not allowed during flight. Messaging apps such as iMessage, WhatsApp and Messenger are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make a phone call on Delta's in-flight Wi-Fi?
No. Delta's own Wi-Fi page says voice and video calls, including voice over Wi-Fi and voice over IP, are not allowed during flight. Messaging is allowed. Wait to call with QuikRing until you land.
What if my card is blocked or I will arrive late while I am in the air?
Use messaging over the Wi-Fi where you can, then call your bank or hotel through QuikRing once you land, at the per-minute rate shown before you dial.