Scandinavian Airlines has completed Starlink installation across its entire Airbus A320neo fleet, finishing the work in six months after beginning installations in earnest in late March 2026, the carrier confirmed. [1][2][3] The milestone covers all 81 A320neo aircraft and makes Starlink Wi-Fi available free of charge to passengers, with EuroBonus frequent flyer members also receiving complimentary access. [2][3]
Airline Updates
SAS Scandinavian Airlines confirmed completion of Starlink installation across its full Airbus A320neo fleet, a process that concluded in six months from the start of active installations. [3] Plans for the service were announced in early 2025, with installations beginning in late March 2026. [1] The rollout covers a majority of the carrier's fleet and Wi-Fi access is offered at no cost to passengers. [1][2] Meanwhile, United Airlines has reported that 18.6 million passengers have flown on Starlink-equipped aircraft across 311,000 flights since spring 2025, with 9.9 million devices having connected to Starlink Wi-Fi on United flights. [6] Delta Air Lines has not adopted Starlink; reports indicate the carrier passed on the service, with Elon Musk warning that the decision would result in customers choosing competing airlines instead. [5]
Data Spotlight
United Airlines route coverage shifts recorded in the StarlinkFlights database show several routes moving to full Starlink coverage, including ORD→TUS, IAH→PNS, and MCI→ORD, all registering a change from 0% to 100% Starlink-equipped flights. Offsetting these additions, a number of United routes dropped from full coverage to zero, including TYS→DEN, BHM→IAH, XNA→IAH, MEM→IAH, and OKC→IAH. Alaska Airlines also recorded coverage losses on BOI→PHX and OME→ANC, both falling from 100% to 0% Starlink-equipped service. No airline database changes were recorded in the past seven days. (StarlinkFlights data)
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Industry Watch
The competitive dynamic around in-flight Starlink adoption continued to draw attention, with reports citing Elon Musk's warning to Delta Air Lines that bypassing Starlink Wi-Fi would drive passengers toward rivals offering the service. [5] United Airlines' disclosed passenger and connection figures underscore the scale at which Starlink-equipped fleets are now operating in North America, with Virgin Atlantic also cited as demonstrating the service's market traction. [6] SAS's six-month completion timeline for its 81-aircraft A320neo fleet sets a pace benchmark for narrowbody Starlink deployments in Europe. [2][3]
Travel Tip of the Day
SAS EuroBonus frequent flyer members can access Starlink Wi-Fi at no charge on SAS Airbus A320neo flights. If you are traveling with SAS on a narrowbody route, check whether your aircraft is an A320neo to confirm Starlink availability before departure. [2]