Reuters

Published Oct. 26, 2026, 12:00 p.m. ET

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British budget airline EasyJet EZJ.L said on Monday it would offer Starlink satellite internet across its Airbus AIR.PA fleet from 2027, joining a growing list of airlines working with SpaceX SPCX.O to provide high-speed internet to flyers.

An EasyJet airplane parked on the tarmac at Montpellier Airport under a partly cloudy sky. — EasyJet will offer Starlink internet on their Airbus fleet, starting in 2027. yujie – stock.adobe.com

A Starlink airplane satellite antenna on display at an expo booth. — Several other airlines currently offer Starlink, including American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines, and more. Bloomberg via Getty Images

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The takeover-bound airline said Starlink would be deployed across its A320, A320neo and A321neo fleet in the first half of 2027
The rollout of Starlink is expected to be completed by early 2028
EasyJet did not disclose the terms of its deal with the largest satellite operator

While discussing a potential partnership in January, easyJet CEO Kenton Jarvis had noted that the economics of providing on-board Wi-Fi were challenging
Rival European low-cost carrier Wizz Air WIZZ.L announced a similar tie-up in June, but Ryanair RYA.I flagged costs of up to $250 million a year with using Starlink
Airlines such as American AAL.O, Southwest LUV.N, United UAL.O, Alaska ALK.N and British Airways ICAG.L already provide Starlink on board

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