Air France has started to commence its Starlink rollout, with the first five aircraft now offering the product on board.
Announced in autumn 2024, Air France’s pioneering in-flight wifi service is now operational. The company is set to equip the fifth aircraft in its fleet with high-speed wifi, allowing passengers to enjoy a free, quality internet connection that is stable, fast, and secure.
With this innovation, Air France is the first major European airline to offer such a service on board. It plans to offer this service on 30% of its fleet by the end of the year and throughout its fleet by the end of 2026.
During the flight, customers on board equipped aircraft can easily stay in touch with loved ones, follow global news in real time, stream TV, films and series, and even play multiplayer video games. This new service can be accessed via smartphones, tablets and laptops, and supports connecting multiple devices simultaneously.
Avaliblity
So far, two Embraer 190 and two Airbus A220 have been equipped with the connectivity solution. The fifth aircraft is an Airbus A350. This represents a step upmarket, with Air France progressively rolling out this offer across the entire fleet, including, for the first time, its regional aircraft.
Access to the In-Flight Connectivity
Customers can access the service by logging in to their Flying Blue account, the Air France-KLM group’s frequent flyer programme. Those without a Flying Blue account can create an account directly on board for free in just a few clicks.
Air France will offer high-speed wifi on board 30% of its fleet by the end of the year and throughout its fleet by the end of 2026.
During this transitional period, the company will continue to offer an in-flight internet connection on board aircraft not yet equipped with high-speed wifi – a free “messaging” pass for Flying Blue members and a paid option for other uses (with a free offering for Flying Blue Ultimate and La Première customers).
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