Wi-Fi

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.

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

Since launching its first Starlink-equipped flight in October 2024, Qatar Airways has operated more than 15,000 connected flights.

Virgin Atlantic has become the first United Kingdom airline to announce plans to implement Starlink in-flight connectivity on all of its aircraft.

American is the latest U.S. airline with plans to offer free Wi-Fi onboard its flights, joining Delta and United, starting in early 2026.

United Airlines has obtained approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to operate Starlink-equipped aircraft.

By the end of this year, United will debut Starlink on its first mainline aircraft. Ultimately, the airline’s entire fleet will feature the service.

Internet access has always come at a cost. But next month, American plans to trial free Wi-FI on select routes from Charlotte and Chicago.

United has made a significant leap forward in inflight connectivity, announcing a partnership with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s internet service to its fleet.