Southwest Airlines will soon begin offering flight WiFi connectivity through Starlink, allowing customers to stream, share and scroll in the sky “at lightning-fast speeds,” according to an announcement.
Tony Roach, chief customer & brand officer, said, “Free WiFi has been a huge hit with our Rapid Rewards members, and we know our customers expect seamless connectivity across all their devices when they travel.” Starlink, he said, “delivers that at-home experience in the air, giving customers the ability to stream their favorite shows from any platform, watch live sports, download music, play games, work and connect with loved ones from takeoff to landing.”
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 2026. This is a major step, said an announcement, in the carrier’s plan to upgrade all its aircraft with high-speed, low-Earth-orbit satellite technology.
Southwest is the largest US airline to offer access to free WiFi fleetwide to its loyalty members, thanks to T-Mobile, according to the announcement.
