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travel11 hours ago•7 min saved

Frontier Bets on Starlink Wi‑Fi for 2027 Launch, Likely as a Paid Service

Frontier Airlines will roll out SpaceX Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi starting in early 2027, potentially becoming the first major US low-cost carrier to offer the service. The airline has not said whether Starlink will be free, and while free access was once common, Copa Airlines has started charging. Frontier may include Starlink in fare bundles or via elite/status perks, with pricing/details to be announced as the rollout unfolds, while the service could also improve crew and ground operations.

via One Mile at a Time|

#2027-rollout #airline-pricing #frontier-airlines

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

American Airlines to bring Starlink-powered Wi‑Fi to hundreds of planes by 2027

American Airlines will outfit about 500 single-aisle jets with Starlink satellite Wi‑Fi starting in 2027, prioritizing new Airbus A321XLR and A321neo aircraft while older 737s keep the existing Viasat service; the rollout follows recent moves to offer free Wi‑Fi for many passengers and mirrors similar Starlink deployments across other U.S. carriers.

via The Points Guy|

#airbus-a321xlr #american-airlines #inflight-wi-fi

technology1 month ago•11 min saved

American Airlines to equip 500+ jets with Starlink high-speed inflight Wi-Fi

American Airlines will install Starlink-powered inflight Wi‑Fi on more than 500 narrowbody aircraft starting in Q1 2027, delivering multi‑gigabit, low‑latency connectivity (up to 1 Gbps per antenna) via the Aero Terminal to enable streaming, gaming and real‑time collaboration across domestic and short‑haul routes, including the A321XLR and A321neo fleets, in partnership with Starlink/SpaceX.

via American Airlines|

#a321xlr #american-airlines #inflight-wi-fi

technology10 months ago•3 min saved

JetBlue Partners with Amazon Kuiper to Launch Faster In-Flight Wi-Fi by 2027

JetBlue will be the first airline to implement Amazon's Project Kuiper satellite network starting in 2027, providing faster, more reliable, and free in-flight Wi-Fi using low Earth orbit satellites that support high-speed streaming and data activities, enhancing the onboard connectivity experience for travelers.

via About Amazon|

#amazon-project-kuiper #inflight-wi-fi #jetblue

travel10 months ago•2 min saved

Cathay Pacific Launches Full Fleet High-Speed Wi-Fi

Cathay Pacific has achieved a significant milestone by offering Wi-Fi and seat back entertainment on 100% of its fleet, using Intelsat’s 2Ku satellite technology for reliable speeds and consistent pricing, with free Wi-Fi for premium passengers, making it a rare and notable achievement among airlines.

via One Mile at a Time|

#airline-entertainment #cathay-pacific #fleet-milestone