Which Airlines Offer Starlink Connectivity
Scotty, beam us up. Airlines are increasingly looking to the future, adding speedy Starlink connectivity to their fleets. Anyone who has ever tried to get work done among the clouds knows what a game-changer this has the potential to be. Good (or bad) wi-fi can completely make or break your productivity in-flight. SpaceX's Starlink WiFi is known to lightning-fast—and that speed can't come quickly enough. Let's take a look at which airlines offer Starlink connectivity. Photos courtesy British Airways and American Airlines.
Which Airlines Offer (Or Plan To Offer) Starlink?
We've compiled a list of which airlines offer Starlink connectivity. During our research, we found around 30 that have made announcements regarding their intentions to introduce Starlink aboard. We've included notes on the current progress and expected timelines for installation and what, if any, requirements there will be to use the wi-fi during flights.
Starlink Installations Complete Or In Progress
| Airline | Details |
| airBaltic | • Offered on the entire fleet • Complimentary |
| Air Canada | • Offered on select limited domestic routes so far • Complimentary |
| Aer Lingus | • Rollout has begun on A330s, with installation expected across the full fleet by the first quarter of 2027 • Complimentary |
| Air France | • Found on regional Embraer aircraft and most A220s and A350s • Must be a Flying Blue member to use. |
| Alaska Airlines | • Started installation on 737 Max aircraft. Planned completion is end of 2027. • Must be an Atmos member |
| British Airways | • Started installs in March 2026 on subfleet of 787-8s, many of which fly between the US and London. Entire fleet is set to be equipped by the end of 2028. • Complimentary |
| Emirates | • So far, more than twenty 777s are equipped, as well as an A380. Entire fleet installation is expected mid-2027. • Complimentary |
| Hawaiian Airlines | • Installed on entire fleet of A321neos and A330s. No plans to equip interisland fleet. • Complimentary |
| JSX | • Entire fleet is equipped • Complimentary |
| Qatar Airways | • Installation is now complete on the Airbus A350s and Boeing 777s and 787-8s. Boeing 787-9s are due by the end of 2026. • Complimentary |
| Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) | • On some A320s. No date announced yet for installation on the wide-body fleet. • Must be a EuroBonus member |
| Southwest Airlines | • The first aircraft with Starlink has now entired service as of the summer 2026, with more than 300 planes offering it by the end of 2026. • Complimentary for Rapid Rewards members |
| United Airlines | • Available on some domestic flights. The outfitting of the entire fleet will take several years. You should be notified in the app at check-in if your flight will feature Starlink. • Must be a MilagePlus member |
| Virgin Atlantic | • Installation started on A350-1000 fleet. This will be followed by the 787-9s and then the A330neos. Fleetwide installation expected to be completed by end of 2027. • Complimentary |
| WestJet | • Over 100 737s already equipped, with the wide-body fleet installation expected by end of 2026. • Must be a WestJet Rewards member. |
| ZipAir | • Started installation on the long-haul fleet in February 2026; now fully deployed • Complimentary |
Starlink Coming Soon
| Airline | Details |
| Air New Zealand | • Trials have begun on limited domestic aircraft • Rollout timelines and pricing have not yet been announced |
| American Airlines | • Will begin installation in Q1 of 2027 • Plans to roll out to its narrow-body fleet, including new deliveries of A321XLR and A321 aircraft. • AA already has free Viasat and Intelsat available to AAdvantage members on many regional and narrow-body aircraft. |
| Copa Airlines | • Plans to have installation completed by October 2026 • Set to be first Latin American airline to adopt Starlink |
| Iberia | • Fleetwide installation is expected to begin in 2026 • Will be complimentary |
| Frontier Airlines | • Installation expected to start in 2027 |
| Gulf Air | • Installation expected to start in mid-2026 on the A320, followed by fleet-wide installation. • Will be complimentary |
| Korean Air | • Plans to start installation in July 2026 • Will also include other group members: Air Busan, Air Seoul, Asiana and JinAir. Long-haul A350-900 and 777-300 fleets operated by Korean Air and Asiana will be prioritized. • Will be complimentary |
| Lufthansa Group Airliines | • Full-fleet installation is expected across group members Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss, Eurowings, ITA Airways and SWISS. It will begin in Q3 of 2026, with installations fleet-wide targeted for 2029. • Must have a Miles & More travel ID |
| Singapore Airlines | • Scheduled start date of early 2027 and completion by 2029. • Current plans are to only outfit part of the fleet, specifically long-range and ultra long-range A350s as well as the A380 fleet. • Kris Flyer membership will be required if flying in economy or premium economy, with complimentary access for passengers in business or first class. |
| Wizz Air | • Rollout for the fleet is slated for 2027. |
Which Airlines Offer Starlink: ToP Thoughts
When you're up in space for several hours with poor internet signal, it can feel like literally losing money. I have Starlink at home, and it is incredible how fast it is. So it's really exciting to track which airlines offer Starlink connectivity. We expect this list to only keep growing. Have you tried Starlink in-flight yet? What did you think? Tell us in the comments over on the ToP Facebook Group.
