Passengers on the Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to JFK yesterday were able to enjoy free Wi-Fi on their seven hour long journey.
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Aer Lingus flights now have free Wi-Fi due to 'gamechanger' Starlink
Aer Lingus has labelled Elon Musk’s Starlink service a “gamechanger”, after equipping the first of its planes with the satellite technology.
Passengers on the Aer Lingus flight EI105 from Dublin to JFK yesterday were able to enjoy free Wi-Fi on board their seven hour long journey across the Atlantic to the United States.
Previously, free Wi-Fi was only available to Aer Lingus passengers in business class, while those in economy had to pay a fee.
Aer Lingus now plans to roll the service out more widely across its fleet this year.
Speaking to
Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly, Aer Lingus spokesperson Susanne Carberry said
Starlink has “really been a gamechanger”.
On
Newstalk Breakfast, Jess said the service will “super fast, 4K streaming quality”.
“This is going to become the norm,” she said.
“So, you have no more excuses for missing that Zoom call or Teams call with your boss or whomever it is when you're on your travels.”
Volaris will add Starlink Wi-Fi to over 150 aircraft from 2027, expanding high-speed connectivity across Mexico and Central America.
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Volaris to Equip Entire Fleet With Starlink Wi-Fi in 2027
Volaris will introduce Starlink satellite internet across its entire Airbus fleet beginning in 2027, becoming the first airline based in
Mexico, Costa Rica, and El Salvador to offer the service.
The rollout
will cover more than 150 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, allowing passengers to access high-speed, low-latency Wi-Fi from takeoff to landing. Starlink, developed and operated by SpaceX, uses a constellation of satellites in low-Earth orbit to provide connectivity capable of supporting streaming, video calls, messaging, online work, and other high-bandwidth activities.
“Today at Volaris, we announced the incorporation of Starlink across our entire fleet,” wrote Enrique Beltranena, President and CEO, Volaris,
on LinkedIn. He described the system as the world’s most advanced satellite constellation and said it would provide what the company calls “the fastest Wi-Fi in the skies.”
Aviation Club Center --- JetSMART to Equip Its Entire Fleet with Starlink, the satellite internet network developed by SpaceX
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JetSMART to Equip Its Entire Fleet with Starlink
JetSMART to Equip Its Entire Fleet with Starlink. JetSMART has announced an agreement with
Starlink, the satellite internet network developed by
SpaceX, to provide high-speed broadband connectivity across its entire fleet. With this initiative, the airline will become the first
ultra-low-cost carrier in South America to offer high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi, allowing passengers to stay connected throughout their journey with an experience comparable to a terrestrial internet network.
Cebu Pacific will roll out Starlink satellite wifi from 2027, becoming the first Southeast Asian low-cost carrier to offer the service.
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Cebu Pacific to Bring Starlink Wifi Onboard from 2027 – What Travellers Need to Know
Cebu Pacific will begin fitting Starlink satellite wifi across its fleet from 2027, becoming the first low-cost carrier in Southeast Asia to commit to the service.
The
Philippines’ largest airline announced the partnership with SpaceX’s satellite internet arm on 14 July, positioning it alongside a wave of carriers worldwide upgrading from traditional inflight connectivity to low-Earth-orbit satellite systems.
Cebu Pacific’s parent investor, Indigo Partners, is fitting Starlink across more than 1,000 aircraft operated by its portfolio of budget airlines globally, several of which announced their own Starlink deals the same day.
ZIPAIR Tokyo completed the installation of Starlink internet on its entire fleet, becoming the first airline in Asia to do so.
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Zipair Becomes the First Asian Airlines With Starlink-Equipped Fleet
TOKYO — ZIPAIR Tokyo (ZG)
completed the installation of Starlink internet on its entire fleet, becoming the first airline in Asia to do so.
First fully Starlink-equiped fleet in Asia
ZIPAIR is the long-haul budget subsidiary of Japan Airlines (JL) operating a fleet of eight Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. Starlink installation works began in February 2026 and are being carried out by JAL Engineering Co., Ltd. (JALEC).
WestJet has equipped its 100th Boeing 737 aircraft with TELUS Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi, making it the largest fleet of Starlink-enabled 737s in the world.
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WestJet equips 100th aircraft with Starlink
WestJet has equipped its 100th Boeing 737 aircraft with TELUS Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi, making it the largest fleet of Starlink-enabled 737s in the world. The service is free for WestJet rewards members, with the rollout starting in February 2025 and set to be completed on all 737-800 and 737-8 MAX aircraft by the end of the year.
“We’re entering a new era of inflight internet in Canada, giving our guests the power to unlock world-class connectivity from 35,000 feet,” said Samantha Taylor, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Experience Officer. “This is a real game-changer for our guests, and we are proud to be the only airline in Canada offering this cutting-edge technology on its mainline fleet. Since installation began, we have been hearing from guests how they love the connectivity. We love to see those posts and want to see more!”
