Copa Airlines has announced the rollout of Starlink inflight internet service, with the airline becoming the first in Latin America to offer passengers the high-speed connectivity option.
The airline’s first Starlink-equipped aircraft completed its inaugural flight on July 4, 2026, marking the beginning of the phased installation across Copa’s fleet. The rollout is expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2027.
With Starlink’s high-speed connectivity, passengers will be able to stay connected throughout their journey, enjoying services such as live sports streaming, movies and TV shows, cloud-based work applications, real-time web browsing, online gaming, and uninterrupted messaging.
Accessing Starlink Connectivity
In previous deployments by other airlines, access to connectivity has been free. Copa Airlines has chosen to go a different route for its rollout of Starlink.
Complimentary access to Starlink WiFi will be available on equipped aircraft for ConnectMiles PreferMember Gold, Platinum, and Presidential members, as well as passengers travelling in Business Class.
Customers with Starlink Residential and Starlink Roam subscriptions will also receive complimentary onboard access.
All other passengers will be able to purchase internet access through Starlink’s onboard portal, making high-speed connectivity available to more travellers during their flight.
In Quotes
Diana Mizrachi-Kopel, Senior Director of Customer Experience at Copa Airlines.
“Introducing Starlink is another step in our commitment to continuously improving the travel experience for our customers through innovation,”
“As Latin America’s most on-time airline, we are now also the region’s first airline to offer Starlink’s high-speed internet onboard our aircraft.”
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