Starlink Internet Expands to New Airlines in Early 2026
Your internet experience during long flights to Europe is set to improve significantly. Starlink is expanding its satellite internet service to more airlines within the International Airlines Group (IAG).
Airlines and Aircraft Involved
Starting early next year, British Airways along with Aer Lingus, Iberia, Level, and Vueling will equip over 500 Boeing and Airbus aircraft with Starlink's in-flight Wi-Fi. This service will be available on transatlantic, global, and short-haul European routes.
Current and Future Starlink Users
Starlink is already operational on flights by United Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, airBaltic, Air France, Qatar Airways, and WestJet. Additional airlines like SAS, Air New Zealand, and JSX have announced plans to add Starlink soon.
Industry Competition and Alternatives
The in-flight internet market is evolving quickly. Starlink faces competition from Amazon’s Project Kuiper, which aims to deploy thousands of low-Earth orbit satellites and has partnered with JetBlue to install Kuiper technology on some planes. Beyond these two, major U.S. carriers offer various in-flight Wi-Fi options.
"Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi will be implemented on more than 500 Boeing and Airbus SE planes for Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Level and Vueling."
"Amazon has already partnered with JetBlue to equip some of its planes with Kuiper technology."
As flight connectivity advances, passengers can expect improved and more widespread internet access across many global routes.
Author's summary: Starlink will enhance in-flight Wi-Fi on over 500 international IAG aircraft in 2026, joining a growing list of airlines upgrading connectivity amid rising competition from Amazon's Project Kuiper.