Starlink Internet Expanding to Airlines in Early 2026
Your internet experience on long flights to Europe is set to improve significantly. Starlink satellite internet service will be installed on hundreds of aircraft from British Airways and four other airlines in the International Airlines Group starting early 2026.
Airlines and Aircraft Involved
The Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi will be available on more than 500 Boeing and Airbus planes serving Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Level, and Vueling. This service will cover transatlantic, global, and short-haul European routes.
Current Starlink Airline Partners
- United Airlines
- Hawaiian Airlines
- Alaska Airlines
- airBaltic
- Air France
- Qatar Airways
- WestJet
- SAS (planned)
- Air New Zealand (planned)
- JSX (planned)
Competitive Landscape
Starlink’s growth faces competition from Amazon's Project Kuiper, which aims to launch thousands of low Earth orbit satellites. Amazon has partnered with JetBlue to equip some planes with Kuiper technology, adding to the options for in-flight internet.
"Connecting to the internet during flights is changing rapidly."
Additional In-Flight Wi-Fi Options
Besides the offerings from SpaceX and Amazon, several major US carriers provide various in-flight Wi-Fi services, reflecting a dynamic and competitive market.
Summary
Starlink is set to enhance in-flight connectivity on over 500 International Airlines Group planes starting early 2026, expanding fast amid growing competition from Amazon and other providers.
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