Home-like wi-fi in-flight? These airlines are connecting with Musk’s Starlink

Musk’s satellite internet service Starlink is now changing the way travellers stay connected in the air. Several global airlines have begun rolling out Starlink-powered Wi-Fi on their fleets in 2025. Passengers can now stream videos, join video calls, or browse the internet at high speeds while flying, with many carriers offering the service for free.

Hawaiian offers free Starlink Wi-Fi on all Airbus A321neo and A330 aircraft, with Boeing 787 installations expected soon.

Over half of Qatar’s Boeing 777 fleet (about 30 aircraft) already have Starlink. The airline has accelerated its rollout, aiming to equip all 777s by June 2025 and begin installing Starlink on A350s during summer 2025.

United received FAA approval and started offering free Starlink Wi-Fi to MileagePlus members in May 2025, beginning with United Express Embraer 175 regional jets. The airline targets installation on its regional fleet by year-end, followed by mainline aircraft.

WestJet is installing free Starlink Wi-Fi for WestJet Rewards members and TELUS customers. Rollout is underway on narrow-body aircraft in 2025, with wide-body installations scheduled by the end of 2026.

Certified flights with Starlink have begun, and fleet-wide installation is underway. The service is offered free to passengers on Airbus A220-300 aircraft.

The airline plans to begin offering free Starlink Wi-Fi to customers in summer 2025 across its fleet of more than 200 aircraft.

SAS signed a deal to roll out free Starlink Wi-Fi starting late 2025, offering gate-to-gate connectivity to EuroBonus members.

Starlink is running test installations on an ATR turboprop and a jet. If successful, broader implementation across its fleet will follow in 2025.