High-speed onboard connectivity is moving from a premium extra toward an expected standard in private aviation, driven in part by the rapid adoption of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service across [...]
Business Airport International•Web Team22 JulUltra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is scheduled to start using Starlink Wi-Fi in early 2027. The carrier officially announced its partnership with SpaceX’s satellite network on July 14, 2026. This agreement marks the end of Frontier’s long-standing policy of not offering any onboard internet connection, with the use of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. Frontier Airlines […]
Travel Radar•Holly Snow20 Jul
A veteran aviator calls for action.
Frontier Airlines will introduce Starlink, the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky. Frontier plans to launch its first Starlink-equipped aircraft in early 2027 and will be the first US airline to...
In October 2023, Qatar Airways made an exciting announcement when it comes to inflight Wi-Fi, as the oneworld carrier revealed it would introduce Starlink connectivity. In October 2024, we saw the first jet equipped with this service.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig15 Jul
Frontier Airlines has announced that its first Starlink high speed WiFi equipped aircraft will commence flights from early 2027.
AviationSource News•Len Varley15 Jul
Frontier becomes the first US ULCC to adopt Starlink WiFi, raising new questions over paid internet and whether rival budget airlines will follow
The carrier expects to launch its first Starlink-equipped aircraft in 2027.
AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile14 Jul
US ultra-low-cost carrier expects first equipped aircraft to enter service in early 2027
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier14 Jul
Ultra low cost carrier Frontier is the latest airline to commit to Starlink Wi-Fi, with plans to launch the service as of early 2027. However, a big question remains — will Starlink be free, or why are we seeing the sudden new reality of airlines charging for Starlink?
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig14 Jul
Typically, airlines like Frontier don’t have in-flight Wi-Fi. But as premium products continue to fuel airline industry profits, Frontier is opting to install Starlink.
Skift Airlines•Meghna Maharishi14 Jul
Cebu Pacific announced it will bring Starlink satellite internet service to its aircraft, making it the first low-cost…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim14 JulAviationNews – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially concluded its mishap investigation into the failed return of a SpaceX Super Heavy booster in...
Copa Airlines becomes the first carrier to charge most passengers for Starlink WiFi, breaking industry tradition as rivals continue offering it free.
Copa Airlines has commenced the rollout of Starlink high-speed inflight internet, becoming the first airline in Latin America to offer the service.
AviationSource News•Len Varley7 Jul
Copa Airlines is a bit of a powerhouse in Latin America, connecting the region via its hub in Panama (PTY). The airline is incredibly efficient, operating an all-Boeing 737 fleet, and is known for its attractive fares, good schedule, and operational reliability.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig7 JulAlaska Airlines is to roll out a Starlink-powered wi-fi connectivity portal, developed in partnership with Finnish design and engineering studio Reaktor.
Aviation Business News•Greg Whitaker6 JulEmirates customers have made more than one million connections to Starlink Wi-Fi since the service was introduced across the airline’s fleet 7 months ago, marking a major milestone in the...
Business jet gains Gogo Galileo connectivity, offering an alternative to Starlink-based systems
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier1 JulSpanish flag carrier Iberia has operated its first aircraft equipped with free high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi, becoming the first Spanish airline to introduce SpaceX’s low Earth…
Aviation Business News•Craig Waters30 Jun