easyJet is preparing to bring inflight internet to its aircraft for the first time, with passengers set to enjoy high-speed Wi-Fi from 2027 thanks to a new partnership with Elon Musk’s Starlink.
For years, flying with easyJet has meant putting your phone into flight mode and forgetting about the outside world until landing. However, that’s about to change as the British budget airline prepares to introduce onboard connectivity across much of its fleet.
Starlink Wi-Fi Coming to easyJet Flights in 2027
Announced on October 26, 2026, the agreement will see easyJet install Starlink’s satellite internet technology on its Airbus A320, A320neo and A321neo aircraft.
The first installations are scheduled for the first half of 2027, with the airline aiming to complete the rollout by early 2028.
Unlike traditional satellite internet systems, Starlink uses thousands of satellites orbiting relatively close to Earth, providing faster connections with less delay.
For passengers, that means being able to browse social media, stream their favourite programmes, send messages and even play online games while travelling at 35,000ft.
The technology could also let customers access flight information, browse destination guides, and eventually order drinks and snacks through their own devices.
Will easyJet’s Wi-Fi Be Free?
That’s the big question, and one easyJet hasn’t answered just yet.
Although the airline has confirmed its plans to introduce the service, it hasn’t revealed whether passengers will have to pay to use it.
The announcement also marks something of a change of heart for easyJet’s chief executive, Kenton Jarvis.
Earlier in 2026, Jarvis expressed doubts about whether installing Starlink would make financial sense for the airline. However, just months later, easyJet has decided to embrace the technology.
The financial terms of its new agreement remain undisclosed.
More Airlines Are Embracing Starlink
easyJet isn’t alone in turning to Starlink to keep passengers connected.
United Airlines has already been introducing the technology across its fleet, while British Airways has also announced plans to offer Starlink connectivity.
Meanwhile, fellow low-cost airline Ryanair has been far less enthusiastic, citing concerns about installation costs, added aircraft weight, and the impact on fuel consumption.
For easyJet passengers, particularly those travelling on longer European routes, Wi-Fi could make a welcome difference to the onboard experience.
And for cabin crew? Well, at least passengers might have something else to occupy themselves with rather than repeatedly pressing the call bell.
Whether onboard internet means fewer interruptions or simply a whole new set of questions about why the Wi-Fi isn’t working remains to be seen!
Kenton Jarvis, CEO at easyJet, said:
“In an increasingly digital world, staying connected matters more than ever to many of our customers, whether that’s holidaymakers looking to unwind with inflight entertainment, or our business customers keeping up to speed with what’s happening on the ground.
“Innovation is in easyJet’s DNA and partnering with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet connectivity onboard for the first time will not only further enhance the experience we provide millions of customers, but means we are offering more of the options both business and leisure travellers want when they choose who they fly with.
“Giving customers the opportunity to get online in the air will mean even greater choice and convenience when you fly with easyJet. Ultimately, it’s yet another way we’re making travel easy.”
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