Korean Air Starlink WiFi — Announced 2025

Korean Air is South Korea's largest airline and flag carrier, headquartered in Seoul and based at Incheon International Airport (ICN). Founded in 1969, Korean Air operates one of Asia's most diverse long-haul fleets — Boeing 777-300ERs, 787-9s, 787-10s, 747-8s, A380s, A330-300s, A350-900s, and a growing A321neo narrowbody fleet — alongside 737 family aircraft for regional flying. The airline is a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance and completed its acquisition of Asiana Airlines in late 2024, creating a combined Korean aviation group that also includes Jin Air, Air Busan, and Air Seoul. Korean Air announced a Starlink partnership in December 2025 as part of a Korean Air group-wide SpaceX deal. The airline's own database notes specify that its 777 and A350 fleets are prioritised for early installation — a commercially logical choice given that these types operate Korean Air's highest-value routes. The 777-300ER fleet (25 aircraft) covers Seoul–Los Angeles, Seoul–New York, Seoul–London, Seoul–Paris, and other premium long-haul routes, while the A350-900 (3 tracked) supplements widebody capacity on select services. The 787-9 (14 aircraft) and 787-10 (16 aircraft) also represent strong Starlink candidates given their new-generation design and the 10–14 hour sectors they operate. With a 170-aircraft fleet spanning 14 aircraft types, Korean Air's rollout is one of the most complex in the Asian aviation market. The prioritisation of 777 and A350 aircraft is a clear signal that long-haul passenger experience is the primary driver of the investment, rather than fleet-wide uniformity. The 747-8 freighter variants in the database are commercial cargo aircraft and will not carry passenger Starlink service. The A380 fleet (5 aircraft) on ultra-high-density routes to Los Angeles and Atlanta is separately worth watching. Zero Korean Air aircraft are currently confirmed as Starlink-equipped. As installations begin, this page will update with confirmed tail numbers — check your specific flight's aircraft assignment for the most current probability.