An article summarized by Quartz:
Frontier Airlines announced it will begin offering in-flight Wi-Fi powered by SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service, with the first equipped aircraft expected to enter service in early 2027. Frontier is joining four other airlines owned by Indigo Partners, Wizz Air, Volaris, JetSmart, and Cebu Pacific, which together plan to install Starlink on more than 1,000 aircraft.
The new service is expected to provide passengers with high-speed internet for streaming, browsing, and working throughout their flights, while also improving communication for pilots, flight attendants, maintenance crews, and ground staff. Frontier has not yet announced whether passengers will have to pay for the service, though many airlines using Starlink offer free Wi-Fi to loyalty program members.
The deal strengthens Starlink's growing presence in the airline industry as it competes with Amazon's satellite internet service. American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest have also chosen Starlink, while Delta has partnered with Amazon. However, some low-cost carriers, including Ryanair and EasyJet, have declined to adopt in-flight Wi-Fi, citing concerns that the cost of installing and maintaining the technology may outweigh the benefits.
