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Virgin Atlantic has announced Starlink WiFi with rollout underway across its premium transatlantic fleet
Get notified as Virgin Atlantic adds Starlink to more aircraft and routes.
Compare Starlink deployment with other carriers: United Airlines, Qatar Airways, WestJet.
Virgin Atlantic is actively installing Starlink across its fleet. Aircraft are being equipped progressively — the probability of Starlink on your flight increases as more aircraft are confirmed. Check back regularly for updates.
Routes with the highest Starlink probability based on aircraft assignments and fleet coverage.
| Flight | Route | Starlink Probability |
|---|---|---|
| VS158 | BOS→LHR | Unlikely26%Estimated — based on A339 fleet data |
| VS117 | LHR→MIA | Unlikely26%Estimated — based on A339 fleet data |
| VS301 | DEL→LHR | Unlikely26%Estimated — based on A35K fleet data |
| VS229 | LHR→BGI | Unlikely26%Estimated — based on A339 fleet data |
| VS166 | MBJ→LHR | Unlikely26%Estimated — based on B789 fleet data |
Enter your Virgin Atlantic flight number to get a real-time Starlink probability score based on aircraft assignment and route data.
8 of 79 fleet aircraft have Starlink — 80 aircraft in our database
102 routes tracked for Virgin Atlantic
| Flight | Route | Aircraft Type | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| VS158 | BOS→LHR | A339 | Rolling out — varies by aircraft |
| VS117 | LHR→MIA | A339 | Rolling out — varies by aircraft |
| VS301 | DEL→LHR | A35K | Rolling out — varies by aircraft |
| VS229 | LHR→BGI | A339 | Rolling out — varies by aircraft |
| VS347 | BLR→LHR | B789 | Rolling out — varies by aircraft |
| VS155 | LHR→LAS | B789 | Rolling out — varies by aircraft |
| VS355 | BOM→LHR | A35K | Rolling out — varies by aircraft |
| VS384 | LHR→MLE | B789 | Rolling out — varies by aircraft |
| VS671 | LHR→BGI | A333 | Rolling out — varies by aircraft |
| VS166 | MBJ→LHR | B789 | Rolling out — varies by aircraft |
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Virgin Atlantic has announced Starlink WiFi with active rollout underway across its transatlantic fleet. As of May 2026, 8 of 79 aircraft (10%) are confirmed Starlink-equipped. Virgin Atlantic announced its Starlink partnership in July 2025 and has begun installation on its aircraft. Virgin Atlantic announced its Starlink partnership in July 2025.
Your best chance of Starlink on Virgin Atlantic is on the BOS–LHR route (26% probability), LHR–MIA (26%), and DEL–LHR (26%). These routes predominantly operate A339 aircraft, which are among the most heavily Starlink-equipped in the Virgin Atlantic fleet.
Virgin Atlantic has confirmed Starlink on 8 aircraft. The Starlink-equipped fleet is primarily made up of. You can check a specific tail number on StarlinkFlights to see if your exact aircraft is confirmed.
Virgin Atlantic WiFi pricing applies on equipped aircraft — check virginatlantic.com for current connectivity options. Starlink delivers significantly faster speeds than previous in-flight WiFi systems — passengers on Virgin Atlantic have reported speeds of up to Mbps, compared to single-digit Mbps on older Viasat and Gogo systems.
Search your flight number on StarlinkFlights.com. Our confidence engine cross-references the tail number assigned to your flight against our database of 8 confirmed Virgin Atlantic Starlink aircraft, passenger sightings, and ADS-B observations to give you a probability score before you board.
Virgin Atlantic has not confirmed a specific completion date for full fleet Starlink coverage. Virgin Atlantic is in active rollout across its transatlantic fleet. At the current pace, full Virgin Atlantic fleet Starlink coverage timing has not been publicly confirmed.
Starlink on Virgin Atlantic uses SpaceX's low-earth orbit satellite constellation, which delivers lower latency and higher speeds than the geostationary systems (Viasat, Inmarsat GX, Panasonic Avionics) used by most other carriers. Passengers report Virgin Atlantic Starlink as not yet widely reported — early sightings are expected as more aircraft receive installation.
Starlink antennas on Virgin Atlantic aircraft serve the entire cabin — economy, premium economy, and business class all share the same connection. Starlink will be available across all cabins on Virgin Atlantic equipped aircraft — Upper Class, Premium and Economy.
No flight can be 100% guaranteed in advance because aircraft swap at the last minute. However, Virgin Atlantic routes with above 80% probability on StarlinkFlights — currently 0 routes — are your most reliable options. Virgin Atlantic transatlantic routes from LHR to JFK, LAX and BOS will be the first to see Starlink probability as installation progresses.
Yes — StarlinkFlights has recorded verified passenger sightings on Virgin Atlantic flights, plus ADS-B observations confirming Starlink-equipped tails on Virgin Atlantic routes. Virgin Atlantic Starlink sightings are in early stages — StarlinkFlights is tracking as equipped aircraft enter service.
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