EasyJet to offer Starlink internet onboard some flights from 2027
EasyJet to offer Starlink internet onboard some flights from 2027 Oct 26 (Reuters) - British budget airline easyJet EZJ.L said on Monday it would offer Starlink satellite internet across its Airbus AIR.PA fleet from 2027, joining a growing list of airlines working with SpaceX SPCX.O to provide high-speed internet to flyers.
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The takeover-bound airline said Starlink would be deployed across its A320, A320neo and A321neo fleet in the first half of 2027
The rollout of Starlink is expected to be completed by early 2028
EasyJet did not disclose the terms of its deal with the largest satellite operator
While discussing a potential partnership in January, easyJet CEO Kenton Jarvis had noted that the economics of providing on-board Wi-Fi were challenging
Rival European low-cost carrier Wizz Air WIZZ.L announced a similar tie-up in June, but Ryanair RYA.I flagged costs of up to $250 million a year with using Starlink
Airlines such as American AAL.O, Southwest LUV.N, United UAL.O, Alaska ALK.N and British Airways ICAG.L already provide Starlink on board
(Reporting by Simone Lobo in Bengaluru; Editing by Devika Syamnath)
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