Wi-Fi

The carrier will begin installations on narrowbody aircraft in 2027.

The device was specially engineered to withstand high speeds and extreme temperatures, the company said.

The airline is planning an initial installation on 500 aircraft, beginning in 2028.

The carrier is also reportedly in talks with Starlink and Amazon for high-speed in-flight wireless internet.

The service is free for AAdvantage members.

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.