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Lufthansa Group to Roll Out Starlink Wi‑Fi Fleetwide, Offering Free Access to Registered Passengers

A phased retrofit begins in the second half of 2026, keeping existing onboard internet available until each aircraft is upgraded.

Overview

  • The rollout covers about 850 aircraft across carriers including Eurowings, Discover, Brussels Airlines, Austrian, Swiss, and ITA.
  • Full installation is planned by 2029, enabling high‑speed connectivity suitable for streaming and cloud‑based work.
  • Access will be free for loyalty status customers and for travelers who create a user account, the company said.
  • Starlink, SpaceX’s low‑Earth‑orbit satellite service, will provide the in‑flight internet.
  • Lufthansa has not disclosed the sequence in which individual sub‑fleets will be retrofitted.