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 be the first major airline to offer free Wi-Fi via SpaceX's Starlink internet service, beginning next year.
The deal will equip 100 aircraft, including Airbus A330, A321neo, and Boeing 787-9 models, with Starlink terminals pending regulatory approvals for each aircraft type.
Starlink promises high-speed internet (100-200 Mb/s download) and low latency, aiming to provide a seamless and enhanced connectivity experience for passengers inflight.

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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.