Overview
- Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul will adopt SpaceX’s Starlink, marking the first passenger use of the service by South Korean carriers.
- Preparations and testing are set to begin at the end of 2025, with phased commercial introduction after the third quarter of 2026 and a fleetwide goal by the end of 2027.
- Korean Air and Asiana will prioritize long-haul Boeing 777‑300ER and Airbus A350‑900 jets, Jin Air will start with its Boeing 737‑8, and Air Busan and Air Seoul are reviewing which aircraft to equip first.
- Passenger pricing policies for the new connectivity are still under review, and no decision has been announced.
- The airlines cite Starlink’s low Earth orbit network for high-speed, low-latency service and point to global adoption by carriers including Air France, United and Emirates.