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title: "Starlink Onboard: easyJet Announces Satellite Internet Rollout Across Its Flights"
description: "SpaceX and easyJet have announced the introduction of Starlink satellite internet on aircraft. Passengers are promised fast and stable connectivity throughout the flight."
date: 2026-10-28T19:31:20.399Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/starlink-easyjet-in-flight-internet-rollout
tags: [starlink, spacex, easyjet, inflight-internet, aviation, airbus]
author: "Alexander Buran"
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Starlink Onboard: easyJet Announces Satellite Internet Rollout Across Its Flights

![View from an airplane window showing the wing and clouds below during flight](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/28/starlink-easyjet-internet-na-bortu-samoletov/starlink-easyjet-internet-na-bortu-samoletov-1.webp)

## Key Points

- SpaceX and easyJet announced plans to introduce Starlink on board aircraft
- Starlink uses low Earth orbit satellites for high-speed, low-latency communication
- easyJet previously placed a firm order for 157 Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft
- Similar projects are being implemented by Vietjet (120 aircraft), EL AL (starting 2027), and SAS (since late 2025)

SpaceX and European low-cost airline easyJet have announced plans to introduce Starlink satellite internet on board their aircraft. Passengers are promised fast and stable connectivity that will allow them to use the network during flights without significant interruptions. The announcement continues a series of agreements making Starlink the standard for in-flight connectivity for air carriers on various continents.

### How Starlink Works Onboard

Starlink uses a low Earth orbit satellite constellation to transmit data at high speed and with low latency. Unlike traditional in-flight systems, which can depend on ground stations or high-orbit satellites, this architecture enables a faster connection. For airline passengers, this means the ability to work online, stream video, and stay connected throughout the entire journey.

### easyJet and the Airbus Fleet

For easyJet, the integration of Starlink fits into its fleet renewal strategy: the company previously placed a firm order for 157 Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft. This means that satellite internet will be available on the modern fleet of narrow-body jets that form the backbone of the carrier's route network in Europe.

### Global Expansion: Vietjet, EL AL, and SAS

The agreement with easyJet is not an isolated case. It was previously reported that Starlink will appear on 120 Vietjet aircraft, a project building on a May 2026 agreement, with the equipment of the Vietnamese airline's fleet intended to provide connectivity "from gate to gate." Israel's EL AL has similar plans, with the rollout of Starlink scheduled to begin in phases in 2027, designed to operate without noticeable speed limitations, including over ocean routes. In Europe, Scandinavian Airlines has already tested the scheme, having started phased deployment across its entire fleet in late 2025 and promising network access from multiple devices simultaneously.

### What This Means for Passengers

The combination of these agreements shows that in-flight internet is shifting from a premium option into a basic mass-market service. For budget and legacy carrier passengers, this means reliable connectivity throughout the entire flight—from departure to landing, including over oceans where ground infrastructure is unavailable.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Самый быстрый Wi-Fi в небе: Starlink обеспечит высокоскоростным интернетом пассажиров easyJet](https://www.ixbt.com/news/2026/10/28/samyi-bystryi-wi-fi-v-vozduxe-starlink-obespecit-vysokoskorostnym-internetom-passazirov-easyjet.html) - Primary source: announcement of Starlink rollout on easyJet, LEO architecture description, 157 Airbus order, Vietjet/EL AL/SAS context.
- [Самый быстрый интернет в небе: Starlink приходит на рейсы EL AL](https://www.ixbt.com/news/2026/06/16/starlink-el-al.html) - Confirms Starlink's partnership with EL AL and phased implementation, consistent with the article's foundation.

## FAQ

### What did SpaceX and easyJet announce?

The companies announced plans to introduce Starlink satellite internet on easyJet flights, promising passengers fast and stable connectivity during travel.

### Why is Starlink faster than traditional in-flight systems?

Starlink uses a low Earth orbit satellite constellation, providing high speed and low latency without depending on ground stations or high-orbit satellites.

### On which aircraft will easyJet offer the service?

The service fits into the airline's fleet renewal strategy, as easyJet previously placed a firm order for 157 Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft.

### Who else is introducing Starlink on flights?

Starlink will appear on 120 Vietjet aircraft (May 2026 agreement), will roll out in phases for Israel's EL AL in 2027, and Scandinavian Airlines is deploying the service across its entire fleet starting late 2025.