Starlink To Debut on First Major Airline

Hawaiian Airlines will offer free high-speed internet via Starlink Satellites beginning next year.

Jeremy Kariuki

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 02:54 PM ET

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Hawaiian Airlines will become the first major airline to offer free, high-speed Wi-Fi via SpaceX's Starlink internet service, beginning next year.
The service will be implemented across 100 aircraft in Hawaiian's transpacific fleet, including Airbus A330, A321neo, and Boeing 787-9 models, following testing and regulatory approvals.
Both Hawaiian Airlines and SpaceX anticipate the service will provide a seamless and significantly enhanced inflight internet experience, making high-speed connectivity readily available for passengers.

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Starting next year, Hawaiian Airlines will become the first major airline to offer free Wi-Fi via SpaceX’s Starlink internet service.

The deal, signed April 21, will outfit 100 airplanes with Starlink terminals after testing is completed. While approval will depend on each aircraft type, Hawaiian’s Airbus A330, A321neo, and Boeing 787-9 aircraft will receive the internet upgrade next year.