Overview
- easyJet, which announced the deal on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, will install Starlink internet on its A320, A320neo and A321neo aircraft starting in the first half of 2027 and aims to finish by early 2028 while excluding A319s that are being retired.
- The carrier said this will be the first time it offers onboard Wi‑Fi and that Starlink will enable connectivity “from take‑off to landing,” allowing passengers to stream, game and browse on personal devices.
- easyJet did not say whether passengers will get free access or pay for Starlink service, and industry commentary suggests the airline may charge given the announcement made no reference to complimentary access.
- The decision reverses earlier cost reservations from CEO Kenton Jarvis in January 2026 and sharpens a split with rival Ryanair, whose CEO Michael O’Leary has publicly rejected Starlink citing added weight, drag and cost.
- Starlink has won multiple low‑cost airline contracts such as Wizz Air, Frontier and Volaris, and easyJet’s move could increase pressure on competitors to offer high‑speed LEO satellite Wi‑Fi and reshape passenger expectations on short European routes.