Delta Partners With Amazon Leo for High-Speed Internet
The airline is planning an initial installation on 500 aircraft, beginning in 2028.
The airline is planning an initial installation on 500 aircraft, beginning in 2028.
Carrier highlights premium cabin features and early route plans as the aircraft moves toward service entry.
Amazon Leo, formerly known as Project Kuiper, is building a network of thousands of low Earth orbit satellites.
Seasonal dishes will be available on U.S. routes and in select lounges through Nov. 30.
More than 50% of the carrier’s widebody fleet is now equipped with satellite internet.
The first flights with Starlink-enabled internet will operate in 2026.
JetBlue will be the first commercial airline to use Amazon’s network of low Earth orbit satellites to provide free wireless internet service to passengers.
The carrier joins a growing list of U.S. airlines offering free Wi-Fi, including Delta and United. American plans to debut complimentary Wi-Fi in January.
After launching the new product last month, American says it has gained the Federal Aviation Administration’s full approval for its new Flagship Suites.
An FAA-commissioned study meant to determine the effect of passenger body size, seat size, and seat pitch on cabin evacuation times had design flaws.