easyJet has confirmed it will introduce in-flight Wi-Fi for the first time, using Elon Musk's Starlink satellite network, with the service set to begin next year. The low-cost carrier said passengers will gain internet access while airborne through the SpaceX-owned system.
Rollout timeline and aircraft coverage
The implementation will start across easyJet's A320 and A321 aircraft during the opening six months of next year, with full completion scheduled for early 2028. The airline said the service will be offered to travellers on its planes for the first time.
easyJet's chief executive, Kenton Jarvis, said: "In an increasingly digital world, staying connected matters more than ever to many of our customers, whether that's holidaymakers looking to unwind with in-flight entertainment, or our business customers keeping up to speed with what's happening on the ground."
Partnership with SpaceX
Jarvis added: "Innovation is in easyJet's DNA and partnering with SpaceX to bring Starlink's high-speed internet connectivity onboard for the first time will not only further enhance the experience we provide millions of customers, but means we are offering more of the options both business and leisure travellers want when they choose who they fly with."
Gwynne Shotwell, president and chief operating officer of SpaceX, said: "We're proud to bring Starlink on board easyJet and transform the way their customers stay connected throughout their travels. Fast, reliable connectivity from take-off to landing means people can work, stream or stay in touch without interruption."
Background and industry context
easyJet transported a combined total of 100 million travellers during 2025 and ranks amongst Europe's most substantial carriers. Musk's Starlink also secured an arrangement with another prominent airline the previous year.
In November 2025, British Airways announced it would provide complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi with streaming-capable speeds, commencing this year, following a fresh partnership between its parent organisation and Musk's enterprise. The carrier's parent company, International Airlines Group, finalised an agreement with Starlink to implement the technology across more than 500 aircraft throughout its fleet. British Airways' declaration formed part of a "£7 billion transformation".
Sean Doyle, British Airways' chief executive, said: "We're continuing to focus on transforming our customer experience. Launching Starlink on both our long-haul and short-haul aircraft is game-changing for our customers and us, elevating their experience on board our flights by offering them seamless connectivity from gate to gate."
Doyle added: "Especially on short-haul, this will really differentiate us from our competitors. With our new Wi-Fi powered by Starlink, our customers will be able to enjoy lightning-fast, low-lag internet from the moment they board to the moment they land - even over oceans and remote regions. It's Wi-Fi that feels like home, even at 38,000 feet."
The arrangement ensures that complimentary text-based communication is accessible to loyalty programme participants, while bundles permitting travellers to access music streaming, video content, and cinema releases are priced from £4.99 through to £21.99, subject to length of use.
Currently, the roster of carriers providing entirely complimentary wifi to their customers features JetBlue Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Virgin Australia, and Qantas.
