Starlink aviation connectivity advanced on multiple fronts this week, with Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines confirming that 100% of their regional fleet is now equipped with Starlink Wi-Fi and that the first 50 mainline aircraft have been fitted with the service [6]. Southwest Airlines marked its own inaugural milestone on June 23, 2026, when flight WN-3660 departed Dallas for Albuquerque aboard a retrofitted Boeing 737-800, becoming the carrier's first Starlink-equipped revenue flight [7]. United Airlines preceded that by operating flight UA-14 from Newark to London Heathrow on June 22, 2026, billed as the first widebody long-haul flight to offer free, gate-to-gate Starlink Wi-Fi [8].
Airline Updates
Alaska Airlines / Hawaiian Airlines: The carriers confirmed 100% of the Alaska and Hawaiian regional fleet is equipped with Starlink Wi-Fi, alongside a milestone of 50 mainline aircraft fitted with the service [6]. The free Wi-Fi benefit is being unlocked for Atmos Rewards members through a T-Mobile partnership [6].
Southwest Airlines: The carrier operated its first Starlink-equipped flight, WN-3660, on June 23, 2026, using an 8-year-old Boeing 737-800 registered N8543Z on the Dallas-to-Albuquerque route [7].
United Airlines: United reached a new milestone in its Starlink rollout by targeting the international widebody fleet [9]. Flight UA-14 (Newark–London Heathrow, June 22, 2026) was the first widebody long-haul service to offer free Starlink Wi-Fi, with one-click access across multiple devices at no charge [8]. United is also deploying Starlink-connected cloud entertainment on new Boeing 787-9 cabins featuring 27-inch OLED displays [2].
Qatar Airways: An A350-900 operated by Qatar Airways has been confirmed flying with Starlink internet onboard, with the service supporting live TV streaming capability [1].
American Airlines: Starlink Wi-Fi plans remain part of a broader improvement effort at the carrier, alongside free Wi-Fi commitments [5].
Wizz Air: The carrier announced Starlink Wi-Fi onboard, with the announcement described as recent at the time of publication [10].
El Al: El Al has opted for Starlink high-speed satellite internet, with rollout planned to begin in 2027 [11].
Riyadh Air: Despite some expectations, Riyadh Air's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners do not use Starlink Wi-Fi. The carrier launched its first scheduled service on June 10, 2026, flying from Riyadh (RUH) to London Heathrow (LHR) [3].
Data Spotlight
StarlinkFlights tracking data shows two notable route-level shifts in Starlink-equipped aircraft deployment. On the Air France Tel Aviv (TLV) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) route, Starlink-equipped coverage has risen sharply from 9.0% to 98.0%, indicating a near-complete transition to Starlink-fitted aircraft on that corridor (StarlinkFlights data). On the United Airlines Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare (ORD) domestic route, Starlink-equipped coverage has climbed from 46.0% to 93.0%, reflecting substantial fleet deployment progress on that short-haul segment (StarlinkFlights data). No airline database changes were recorded in the past seven days (StarlinkFlights data).
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Industry Watch
Qatar Airways' Starlink deployment, confirmed aboard an A350-900, demonstrated the service's capacity to support live television streaming during flight — a capability that came to prominence during a World Cup match broadcast onboard [1]. Separately, El Al's decision to opt for Starlink, with a rollout planned from 2027, adds another international flag carrier to the growing list of airlines committing to the SpaceX satellite internet service [11]. Riyadh Air, which launched scheduled operations in June 2026, represents a notable exception among newly launched carriers, as its Boeing 787-9 fleet does not include Starlink Wi-Fi [3].
Travel Tip of the Day
If free in-flight Wi-Fi is a priority, United Airlines' widebody international routes — including transatlantic services — now offer gate-to-gate Starlink connectivity at no charge, with one-click access across multiple devices [8]. Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines Atmos Rewards members can also unlock free Starlink Wi-Fi across the carriers' regional fleets and select mainline aircraft [6].