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    All the Airlines With Starlink WiFi, Elon Musk’s Satellite Internet

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    • Korean Air is the latest airline to sign up for Elon Musk’s Starlink WiFi.
    • 22 other carriers have also announced deals for the ultra-high-speed internet.
    • It’s already available on some airlines — here’s the full list.

    Elon Musk’s Starlink has gained yet another airline customer as the ultra-high-speed WiFi service continues to gain popularity.

    Korean Air announced in early December that it’s installing Starlink and expects it to enter service between July and September next year, becoming the 23rd airline in total to do so.

    Business Insider previously tested Starlink on Qatar Airways’ first flight with it last October. The connection speed peaked at 215 megabits per second, more than enough for a lag-free video call, and faster than many cable-based internet services.

    Starlink functions thanks to a constellation of over 7,000 satellites, which allows internet connections in remote locations, such as flying over an ocean. The satellites are in low-earth orbit, which means faster internet speeds — but also disrupts astronomers.

    Starlink isn’t the only game in town, however.

    JetBlue has signed up for Amazon Leo, which functions similarly, but has only launched 150 satellites so far.

    Another in-flight WiFi rival is Viasat, which is used by Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. It only has a handful of satellites in a geostationary orbit, which have a longer time delay.

    While it has rivals, Starlink wants to cement its dominance. As Starlink grows in popularity, it could be that more carriers sign up to Starlink to keep up with competitors. All airlines with Starlink offer it free of charge, although some require passengers to sign up for their loyalty programs.

    As of the Korean announcement, here are all the airlines that have publicly announced plans to launch Starlink:

    Aer Lingus


    Aer Lingus Airbus A330

    An Aer Lingus Airbus A330.

    Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto/Getty

    The Irish flag carrier is part of International Airlines Group, which announced its Starlink deal in early November. It’s set to roll out Starlink from early 2026, but plans are still being finalized across the conglomerate.

    Air Baltic


    An Air Baltic jet in Latvian Livery

    An Air Baltic Airbus A220.

    Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images

    Latvia’s airBaltic flies around Europe and the Middle East only using Airbus A220 jets. It was the first European airline to adopt Starlink, and hopes to complete installation on all its planes by the end of the year.

    Air Busan


    Air Busan Airbus 321 landing at Tokyo Narita airport.

    An Air Busan Airbus A321.

    Fabrizio Gandolfo/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

    Air Busan is a budget carrier and a subsidiary of Korean Air, which announced in December that it’s adding Starlink.

    While the legacy carrier has clearer plans for its wide-body jets, Korean said Air Busan will review which planes to prioritize.

    “Rollout schedules will vary by carrier, with the earliest service introduction expected as early as the third quarter of 2026,” it added.

    Air France


    Air France airlines Boeing 777 takes off at Los Angeles international Airport on September 15, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.

    An Air France Boeing 777.

    AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

    The French flag carrier announced its Starlink deal last September, available to Flying Blue loyalty members. Installation began across its fleet, including regional planes, this summer.

    Air New Zealand


    An Air New Zealand plane flies in front of the Sydney skyline

    An Air New Zealand flight arrives at Sydney Airport in Sydney, Australia.

    Bai Xuefei/Xinhua via Getty Images

    Air New Zealand first said it was working with Starlink two years ago. It then rolled it out on two domestic aircraft in June, saying that it was “currently in the test phase.”

    Air Seoul


    An Air Seoul Airbus 321 taking off from Osaka Kansai airport.

    An Air Seoul Airbus A321.

    Fabrizio Gandolfo/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

    Air Seoul is a budget carrier and another subsidiary of Korean Air. Like with Air Busan, it is not yet clear which jets will get Starlink.

    Alaska Airlines


    A Alaska Airlines SkyWest Embraer E175LR airplane taxis to depart from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento at sunset on November 22, 2024 in San Diego, California.

    An Alaska Airlines Embraer E175.

    Kevin Carter/Getty Images

    After merging with Hawaiian Airlines — the first major carrier to offer Starlink — Alaska Airlines announced its deal in August. It says it will first be available next year and will be rolled out across the fleet by 2027.

    Asiana Airlines


    An Asiana Airlines Airbus A350-941 arrives at Los Angeles International Airport at the start of the Labor Day holiday on August 31, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

    Asiana Airlines is merging with Korean Air.

    AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

    Asiana Airlines is another subsidiary of Korean Air.

    The two airlines merged in 2024, while the Asiana brand is set to be phased out by the end of next year.

    “Following the integration with Asiana Airlines, the airline plans to complete fleetwide installation by the end of 2027,” Korean said in its Starlink announcement.

    It also said it will prioritize installation on its Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 jets.

    British Airways


    A front-on image of a British Airways Boeing 787 plane.

    A British Airways Boeing 787.

    Kevin Carter/Getty Images

    The UK flag carrier is also part of IAG. BA said it would start rolling out Starlink next year and that it would be available free of charge to all its passengers.

    Emirates


    Emirates Airbus A380 double decker passenger aircraft spotted flying in the air between the blue sky and the clouds, on final approach for landing on the runway of London Heathrow Airport LHR

    An Emirates Airbus A380.

    Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images

    Dubai’s airline is starting to roll out Starlink this month and plans to add it to all 232 in-service aircraft by mid-2027. It’s also set to operate the first double-decker Airbus A380 with the service.

    FlyDubai


    A FlyDubai Boeing 737.

    A FlyDubai Boeing 737.

    Fabrizio Gandolfo/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

    The Emirati budget airline also announced its Starlink deal during this month’s Dubai Airshow. It only operates Boeing 737s and plans to install Starlink on 100 of them from next year.

    Iberia


    Mitsubishi CRJ-200ER for Iberia Air Nostrum.

    Mitsubishi CRJ-200ER for Iberia Air Nostrum.

    adolf martinez soler/Shutterstock

    The Spanish flag carrier is also part of IAG. The conglomerate said it would roll out Starlink across its fleets from 2026.

    Jin Air


    A Jin Air Boeing 737-800 taking off from Osaka - Kansai Airport.

    A Jin Air Boeing 737.

    Fabrizio Gandolfo/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

    Budget airline Jin Air, another subsidiary of Korean Air, will also get Starlink on its planes.

    It will first install the high-speed WiFi on its Boeing 737-8 jets, the announcement said.

    JSX


    A JSX plane.

    A JSX plane.

    AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

    JSX is a charter air carrier and was the first carrier to equip Starlink back in 2023. Its fleet is mostly made up of regional Embraer jets.

    Korean Air


    The Korean Air Boeing 777-3B5(ER) carrying the FC Barcelona expedition after completing their tour of Japan and Korea lands at Barcelona-El Prat Airport from Seoul, in Barcelona, Spain, on August 5, 2025.

    A Korean Air Boeing 777.

    Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images

    Korean Air announced in December that it’s adding Starlink, with service starting as early as the third quarter of 2026.

    It said it will prioritize installation on its Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 jets, aiming for Starlink to be across the fleet by the end of 2027.

    Level


    A Level Airlines plane at Barcelona Airport.

    A Level Airlines plane at Barcelona Airport.

    Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images

    Level is a budget airline based in Barcelona and is part of IAG. The airline’s parent company said it would roll out Starlink from 2026.

    Qatar Airways


    A Qatar Airways plane at an airport.

    A Qatar Airways Boeing 777 at Athens International Airport.

    Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images

    Qatar Airways outpaced its regional rival, Emirates, by announcing Starlink back in May 2024. As of November, it operates the most wide-body aircraft with the service, numbering over 100. Starlink is installed on all Qatar’s Boeing 777s and is being rolled out to its Airbus A350s.

    SAS


    scandinavian airlines

    A Scandinavian Airlines Boeing 737.


    Mark Harkin/Flickr

    Scandinavian Airlines, or SAS, is the flag carrier for Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. It announced Starlink in January and said the rollout would begin at the end of the year. Passengers would need to sign up for its EuroBonus loyalty program for free access.

    United Airlines


    A United Airlines airplane lands at Newark Liberty International Airport on November 8, 2025, in Newark, New Jersey.

    United Airlines planes at Newark Airport.

    Gary Hershorn/Getty Images

    United Airlines was the second US airline to announce a Starlink deal, but the first of the Big Three. It has installed the service on over half of its regional planes, and is continuing to roll it out across its whole fleet. The airline says customers will get a notification before their flight if it is equipped with Starlink. Passengers need to sign up for its MileagePlus loyalty program for free access.

    Virgin Atlantic


    Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350 coming into land.

    A Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350.

    NurPhoto/NurPhoto/Getty Images

    Virgin Atlantic was the first UK airline to announce its deal with Starlink, which it did in July. Installation is planned to start in the second half of next year. Passengers will need to sign up for the airline’s Flying Club loyalty program to use it.

    Vueling


    Airbus A320 Vueling

    A Vueling Airbus A320.


    Flickr/Eric Salard

    Another IAG subsidiary, Vueling is a Spanish budget airline. Its parent company said it would roll out Starlink from 2026.

    WestJet


    Westjet Boeing 737-700

    A WestJet Boeing 737.


    Flickr/Lord of the Wings

    Canada’s WestJet started installing Starlink in February, and it’s now equipped on over 100 of its Boeing 737 jets. It plans for all its 737-800 and 737 Max 8s to have Starlink by the end of the year. Free access requires signing up for its loyalty program.

    Zipair


    ZipAir Boeing 787-8 takes off from Tokyo Narita International Airport.

    ZipAir Boeing 787.

    Kittikun Yoksap/Shutterstock

    Zipair is a Japanese budget airline and a subsidiary of Japan Airlines. It was an early adopter of Starlink, announcing its deal in early 2023, but doesn’t appear to have yet launched the service.

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