Southwest Airlines to Offer Starlink Ultra-Fast WiFi
A few months ago Southwest Airlines started delivering free unlimited WiFi for all Rapid Rewards members. Now the airline is going a step further by offering an even faster connection through Starlink. Engineered by SpaceX, Starlink will deliver next-generation WiFi across Southwest’s network of 11 countries, allowing Customers to stream, share, and scroll in the sky at lightning-fast speeds.
Southwest plans to rapidly integrate Starlink into its fleet. The first Starlink-equipped aircraft enters service this summer, and it will be available on more than 300 aircraft by the end of this year. This is a major step in the carrier’s plan to upgrade all its aircraft with high-speed, low-Earth-orbit satellite technology.
“We’re thrilled to deliver a connectivity experience to Southwest Airlines and its Customers that really is similar, if not better, than what you can experience in your own home. Starlink is the future of connected travel, making every journey faster, smoother, and infinitely more enjoyable,” said Jason Fritch, Vice President of Starlink Enterprise Sales at SpaceX.
Alaska Airlines already offers Starlink, and United is in the process of adding Starlink to its aircraft.
