Alaska Adding Free Starlink Wi-Fi

Hawaiian became the first major U.S. airline to launch the service last year, with its Airbus fleet fully outfitted with the technology.

Ryan Ewing

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 06:10 AM ET

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An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-800. (Photo: Shutterstock | Ryken Papy)

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Alaska Airlines announced Wednesday that it will install Starlink inflight Wi-Fi across its entire fleet, joining Hawaiian in offering Elon Musk’s satellite-based internet service.

The carrier said installation of Starlink equipment is expected to begin in 2026, with the full fleet outfitted by 2027. Once available, members of the airline’s recently revamped Atmos Rewards program will be able to access free, high-speed Wi-Fi capable of supporting streaming and other data-heavy applications.

Starlink, developed by SpaceX, is designed to provide faster and more reliable inflight connectivity through its low-Earth orbit satellite network. Hawaiian became the first major U.S. airline to launch the service last year, with its Airbus fleet fully outfitted with the technology.

United is also in the process of rolling out Starlink connectivity. The Chicago-based airline began outfitting its regional jets with the technology earlier this year.

Ryan Ewing

Ryan founded AirlineGeeks.com back in February 2013 and has amassed considerable experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Ryan has experience in several facets of the industry from behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing airline industry executives. Ryan works for AirlineGeeks' owner FLYING Media, spearheading coverage in the commercial aviation space.