International Airlines Group, the London-based parent company of carriers like British Airways and Spain’s Iberia, has reached an agreement to install Starlink-enabled wireless internet across its subsidiaries’ fleets.
In a statement, IAG said Starlink Wi-Fi will be made available on over 500 aircraft operating both short- and long-haul routes for British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, and Spanish airlines Level and Vueling. The first flights with Starlink internet will operate in 2026.
IAG did not say which of its airlines will get the technology first.
In its own statement, Iberia said it will make Starlink internet available to passengers in all classes for free, but it is not clear if the other carriers in IAG’s portfolio will do the same.
Once the installation is complete, IAG will be the largest operator of Starlink-connected aircraft in Europe.
“Staying connected in the skies is increasingly important to our airlines’ customers,” IAG CEO Luis Gallego said in a news release. “The introduction of high-speed Wi-Fi from Starlink will transform onboard connectivity, improving both the connection speed and reliability for customers… This demonstrates how IAG is working together as a group to drive innovation and secure major deals to benefit all our stakeholders.”
Starlink offers wireless internet speeds comparable to or faster than most home connections, allowing passengers to work, stream, shop, and game much as they would on the ground. The service is currently being rolled out by carriers such as United, Alaska Airlines, WestJet, and Air France.
