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Cathay Pacific extends free inflight Wi-Fi to Gold members

10/10/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 at Hong Kong International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

For those of you who hold Gold status on Cathay Pacific, there is good news, as the airline will extend its complimentary Wi-Fi to all Cathay Gold members Gold members will gain access to complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi from 15th November. This will apply to any cabin they are travelling in (First, Business, Premium Economy or Economy Class). With this upcoming … [Read more...]

Air France starts to roll out Free Wi-Fi Platform, powered by Starlink

14/09/2025 by Kevincm

Air France Airbus A350-900 arriving at Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

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 … [Read more...]

Southwest Airlines to offer Free In-Flight Wi-Fi to its Rapid Rewards Members

07/09/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 at San Francisco International airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

In the latest attempt to offer your information to access the Internet, Southwest Airlines and T-Mobile have announced a new partnership delivering free unlimited WiFi for all Rapid Rewards Members This programme kicks off on the 24th October 2205. All Southwest Rapid Rewards Customers, regardless of their wireless provider, will be able to access free WiFi for the … [Read more...]

JetBlue Becomes the First Airline for Amazon’s Project Kuiper

04/09/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Jetblue A320neo - Image, Jetblue

JetBlue is pushing forward with its FlyFi project, with the announcement that it is the first airline in the world to sign on with Amazon’s Project Kuiper. Project Kuiper is a Low Earth Orbit satellite broadband network. It is akin to the OneWeb network and SpaceX's Starlink network. It will be branded onboard and known as Fly-Fi. JetBlue launched Fly-Fi in 2013 to … [Read more...]

Alaska Airlines to offer Starlink In-Flight connectivity

21/08/2025 by Kevincm

Alaska AIrlines unviels its new livery - Image, Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines is preparing to adopt SpaceX's Starlink connectivity platform to allow for high-speed connectivity. Starlink connectivity - coming soon to Alaska Airlines fleet, including the Boeing 787-9 - Rendering, Alaska Airlines.  The move builds on Hawaiian Airlines’ lead as an early adopter of fast, free Wi-Fi connectivity.   Alaska Airlines will start … [Read more...]

Aeromexico to install Viasat Amara on Embraer aircraft

11/07/2025 by Kevincm

Aeromexico Embraer E190 - Image, Embraer

Viasat and Aeromexico announced the installation of in-flight internet connectivity on Aeromexico’s E190 jets, So far, six Aeromexico Embraer E190 aircraft are equipped with Viasat’s Wi-Fi technology, enabling customers to enjoy fast and reliable internet connectivity. Installation of Viasat’s in-flight Wi-Fi solution on the remaining 28 aircraft, totalling 34 E190s, is … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways completes its Boeing 777 Starlink Rollout

10/07/2025 by Kevincm

Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

For those travelling on Qatar Airways' Boeing 777 fleet, the airline has completed its Starlink by SpaceX rollout. The rollout covered 54 Boeing 777 aircraft in the Qatar Airways fleet.  This milestone makes Qatar Airways the operator of the largest number of widebody aircraft equipped with Starlink technology. Originally scheduled as a two-year programme, the … [Read more...]

Royal Brunei selects Intelsat for Multi-Orbit In-Flight Connectivity

04/06/2025 by Kevincm

Royal Brunei Airlines Airbus A320neo at Singapore Changi Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Royal Brueni is stepping up its connectivity options, with the airline selecting Intelsat for in-flight connectivity, with a focus on Multi-Orbit connection. Royal Brunei Airbus A320 at Singapore Changi Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The airline has selected the Intelsat network to provide multi-orbit in-flight connectivity service to the airline’s Airbus … [Read more...]

Lufthansa activates Free Inflight Messaging for intercontinental flights

04/06/2025 by Kevincm

Lufthansa Airbus A350-900 climbing out of Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

After promising it for some time, Lufthansa has enabled free messaging on its intercontinental flights. Passengers can send and receive any number of messages from their own smartphone or tablet via the familiar apps (WhatsApp, Messages, etc), regardless of their travel class during the flight, including photos. This is a little different to offerings from other … [Read more...]

American Airlines to launch a free in-flight Wi-Fi Product

15/04/2025 by Kevincm

American Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

It seems that American Airlines is following its competitors, and will offer a free in-flight Wi-Fi offering, sponsored by AT&T. Beginning in January 2026, American will offer complimentary Wi-Fi on all aircraft equipped with Viasat and Intelsat high-speed satellite connectivity, accounting for roughly 90% of its fleet. To prepare for the launch, American … [Read more...]

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