American Airlines Widens Starlink Wi-Fi Plan to Cover All Mainline Jets
American Airlines says it will add Starlink satellite Wi-Fi to more than 1,000 mainline aircraft, including long-haul widebody planes, with installs starting in early 2027.
American Airlines announced on Thursday that it will install Starlink satellite internet on every mainline aircraft. That adds up to more than 1,000 planes. The airline first shared a Starlink deal in May.
The May plan covered about 500 Airbus narrowbody jets. It was not clear then whether Boeing narrowbodies or widebodies would be included. Now the plan also covers Boeing 737s, 777s and 787s, according to View from the Wing and Paddle Your Own Kanoo.
AirlineGeeks reports that the airline's aircraft lineup has more than 500 narrowbody planes from Airbus, about 400 narrowbody planes from Boeing, and over 130 widebody planes from Boeing. The airline intends to install Starlink's Performance Aero Terminal, and AirlineGeeks reports each terminal can deliver as much as 1 Gbps.
View from the Wing reports that installations begin in early 2027. No finish date has been announced. Paddle Your Own Kanoo describes the Wi-Fi as free.
What it means for travelers
Long-haul planes are included, and View from the Wing says Wi-Fi on those flights has been a weak point for American. Over time, more travelers on more routes could get faster internet on board. Paddle Your Own Kanoo reports the service is free, but the notes do not give full details.
What to watch next
Watch for American to share which planes and routes get Starlink first. Check with the airline for Wi-Fi details before you fly, since installs have not started and no end date is set.
How the story unfolded
- Paddle Your Own Kanoo American Airlines Confirms Plans to Expand Starlink Rollout to Entire Mainline Fleet
- One Mile at a Time American Airlines’ A321XLR: A First Impression
- AirlineGeeks American to Use Starlink Across Mainline Fleet
Read the original reporting
- Upgraded Points – American Airlines Now Plans To Put Starlink on Every Mainline Jet, and the Timing Looks Deliberate ↗
- AirlineGeeks – American to Use Starlink Across Mainline Fleet ↗
- Paddle Your Own Kanoo – American Airlines Confirms Plans to Expand Starlink Rollout to Entire Mainline Fleet ↗
- View from the Wing – American Airlines Now Plans Starlink For Entire Mainline Fleet—1,000 Jets Including Widebodies ↗
- The Points Guy – American expands Starlink Wi-Fi plans, will now equip its entire mainline fleet ↗
- One Mile at a Time – American Airlines’ A321XLR: A First Impression ↗
Quick questions
What happened?
American Airlines says it will add Starlink satellite Wi-Fi to more than 1,000 mainline aircraft, including long-haul widebody planes, with installs starting in early 2027.
How does this affect travelers?
Long-haul planes are included, and View from the Wing says Wi-Fi on those flights has been a weak point for American. Over time, more travelers on more routes could get faster internet on board. Paddle Your Own Kanoo reports the service is free, but the notes do not give full details.
What should I do now?
Watch for American to share which planes and routes get Starlink first. Check with the airline for Wi-Fi details before you fly, since installs have not started and no end date is set.
Which outlets reported this?
This brief is based on reporting from Upgraded Points, AirlineGeeks, Paddle Your Own Kanoo, View from the Wing and The Points Guy. Links to the original stories are listed on this page.
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