200,000+ Flights Now Offer Starlink Wi-Fi
Several major airlines, including Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways, are rolling out Starlink's high-speed internet service, with some already complete, and passengers can check third-party websites to see if their upcoming flight will have it
Over 200,000 flights worldwide are now using Starlink's Wi-Fi service, with several major airlines in the process of adding it to their fleets. In North America, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and WestJet are among those rolling out Starlink, while internationally, Lufthansa, Swiss, Emirates, Qatar Airways, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, airBaltic, Aer Lingus, Air France, and British Airways are offering the service on some of their flights.
Hawaiian Airlines has completed its rollout of Starlink on all of its Airbus planes, while Alaska has finished its regional rollout for Horizon Air flights. ZipAir Tokyo, a small commercial airline, has also fully completed its Starlink rollout, with the service available on its entire fleet of Boeing 787-8 planes.
Other airlines are making progress with their rollouts, with WestJet having added Starlink to between 76 and 83 percent of its planes, and Qatar Airways having equipped around 60 percent of its fleet, including all of its 787-8 jets and over half of its Boeing 787-9 fleet.
For passengers wanting to know if their upcoming flight will have Starlink Wi-Fi, third-party websites like Starlink Flights and Stardrift are tracking the rollouts across commercial carriers. However, these trackers may not always be up to date, and some airlines may have only completed installs on certain plane types.
## Why it matters The rollout of Starlink Wi-Fi on flights is significant for passengers who want to stay connected during their journeys. With more and more airlines offering the service, it's becoming an important factor to consider when booking a flight. As the rollouts continue, passengers can expect faster and more reliable internet connectivity on their flights, making their travel experiences more enjoyable and productive.
## What happens next As the number of flights with Starlink Wi-Fi continues to grow, passengers can expect to see more airlines completing their rollouts in the coming months. With third-party websites tracking the progress, passengers can stay informed about which flights offer the service and plan their travel accordingly.
