Air Nostrum

Air Nostrum, operating as Iberia Regional, serves an extensive network of short-haul routes across Spain and neighbouring European destinations. As a regional carrier focused primarily on quick domestic and intra-European hops, the airline has not yet announced plans to equip its aircraft with Starlink satellite internet. This places Air Nostrum among the majority of regional operators that continue to evaluate whether high-speed connectivity makes commercial sense for flights that often last under an hour. The absence of Starlink reflects broader industry patterns in the regional aviation segment, where shorter flight times and different passenger expectations have historically made inflight WiFi a lower priority compared to long-haul carriers. While Starlink has captured attention for its low-latency, high-bandwidth performance and relatively straightforward installation on narrow-body aircraft, regional airlines must weigh the capital investment and recurring service costs against the reality that many passengers on sub-two-hour flights are content to remain offline or rely on mobile data during brief trips. For travellers seeking connectivity on an Air Nostrum flight, the current reality means planning ahead with downloaded content, offline work, or mobile roaming where applicable. As Starlink continues its expansion across European carriers and demonstrates its viability on regional aircraft types, future adoption remains possible, particularly if parent company Iberia or the wider International Airlines Group pursues a fleet-wide connectivity strategy. Until then, passengers should manage expectations and prepare for flights without internet access.