SAS Scandinavian Airlines has completed Starlink installation across its entire Airbus A320neo fleet, finishing the full deployment in six months [2]. Separately, a Korean aviation group comprising five carriers has announced a free Starlink Wi-Fi rollout expected to complete by end of 2027 [1], while Delta Air Lines faces public criticism from Elon Musk over its decision not to adopt Starlink [4][5].
Airline Updates
SAS Scandinavian Airlines: SAS has completed Starlink installation across its entire Airbus A320neo fleet, with the full deployment accomplished in six months [2].
Korean Air Group: Korean Air announced free Starlink Wi-Fi in late 2025, with rollout starting shortly thereafter and expected to complete by end of 2027. The program covers multiple carriers within the Korean aviation group, including Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan, and Air Seoul [1].
Delta Air Lines: Delta has not adopted Starlink Wi-Fi. Elon Musk has publicly criticized the airline, claiming passengers are avoiding Delta due to its lack of Starlink connectivity, and warning that rejecting the service would result in losing customers to rival carriers [4][5]. Delta's competitor United Airlines has been cited in that context as an alternative option for passengers [4].
Data Spotlight
Alaska Airlines (AS) inter-island Hawaii routes show significant Starlink coverage shifts in the latest StarlinkFlights data. Routes HNL→OGG and HNL→KOA have moved from 100% to 0% Starlink-equipped coverage, while OGG→ITO, ITO→HNL, and OGG→KOA have moved from 0% to 100% coverage, indicating a reallocation of Starlink-equipped aircraft across the Hawaiian island network (StarlinkFlights data). Additionally, Alaska Airlines mainland-Hawaii routes SFO→HNL and SAN→HNL have reached 100% Starlink coverage, up from 0%, as has the reverse HNL→SFO routing (StarlinkFlights data). United Airlines has added 100% Starlink coverage on ORD→CHS and ORD→MLI routes, both up from 0% (StarlinkFlights data).
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Industry Watch
The public dispute between Elon Musk and Delta Air Lines highlights growing competitive pressure on carriers that have not yet adopted Starlink in-flight connectivity. Musk has warned Delta that its decision to pass on Starlink is driving customers toward other airlines that offer the service [4][5]. Delta has not adopted Starlink, while competing carriers continue to expand their Starlink-equipped fleets [5]. The situation underscores a broader industry dynamic in which passenger Wi-Fi quality is increasingly cited as a factor in airline choice [4].
Travel Tip of the Day
Travelers flying Alaska Airlines inter-island routes in Hawaii should verify current Starlink availability on their specific routing before departure, as equipped aircraft coverage has shifted between routes. Use StarlinkFlights.com to check real-time Starlink coverage by route before booking or flying.