Virgin Atlantic has announced an accelerated rollout of Starlink high-speed WiFi across its entire fleet. The carrier will begin introducing Starlink connectivity onboard its Airbus A350 fleet in May, with all A350s to be connected by early summer. 

The first customer flight deploying Starlink is scheduled for early May on a flight from London Heathrow to New York (JFK). The service will then extend across the Boeing 787 and Airbus A330neo fleets as installation progresses, with connectivity expected to reach full fleet coverage in 2027. 

Virgin Atlantic became the first UK airline to commit to free, fleet-wide Starlink WiFi connectivity in July 2025, according to the announcement. Starlink offers high-speed, low-latency internet access around the world, including the most isolated areas. The service will be offered free for Flying Club loyalty program members.

The new service aims to create a “home away from home” WiFi experience in the sky, allowing customers to connect seamlessly from the moment they board the aircraft, enjoying the same quality in the air as they do on the ground, according to the announcement. 

Juha Jaervinen, chief customer officer, said, “Together with Starlink, we’re setting a new standard for connectivity in the skies, with fast, free, high-speed WiFi available from the moment customers step onboard.”