Aircalin

Aircalin, the flag carrier connecting New Caledonia with destinations across the Pacific and beyond, has not announced any plans to equip its aircraft with Starlink satellite internet. The airline currently operates without inflight WiFi on its services, reflecting the traditional connectivity approach common among smaller carriers serving island nations and regional routes. Passengers travelling with Aircalin should prepare for flights without internet access, though the airline continues to provide other inflight amenities and entertainment options. The absence of Starlink or alternative connectivity solutions places Aircalin alongside many regional carriers that have yet to adopt inflight WiFi technology. While larger international airlines have increasingly turned to satellite-based internet providers like Starlink to meet passenger demand for seamless connectivity, smaller carriers often face different economic considerations and fleet modernisation timelines. Starlink's relatively recent entry into the aviation market has attracted attention from airlines worldwide due to its promise of high-speed, low-latency connectivity even over remote oceanic routes. For travellers accustomed to staying connected during flights, the lack of WiFi on Aircalin services means planning ahead for offline entertainment and productivity. As the airline serves routes across the Pacific region where reliable connectivity has historically been challenging to deliver, future adoption of satellite internet technology could represent a significant enhancement to the passenger experience. Whether Aircalin will eventually join the growing number of carriers offering Starlink remains to be seen, but the technology's expanding aviation footprint suggests that even smaller airlines may eventually explore such partnerships.