Overview
- CEO Michael O’Leary said Starlink hardware would impose about a 2% fuel penalty from added weight and drag.
- He added that Ryanair customers are unlikely to pay for Wi‑Fi on typical one‑hour flights.
- Lufthansa Group announced plans to roll out Starlink across mainline and subsidiary fleets, with installations expected later this year.
- SAS selected Starlink last year and said the system’s aerodynamic drag was lower than rival offerings.
- Other airlines reporting Starlink deals include United, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and Air France, while Ryanair remains focused on ultra‑low‑cost, short‑haul operations.