A new wave of satellites has made streaming at 35,000 feet genuinely usable, and 10 airlines now offer Wi-Fi at no extra charge — but 'free' means very different things depending on who you're flying with. Some carriers give it to everyone, no strings attached; others require a loyalty login or limit you to messaging unless you're sitting in business class. Knowing the difference before you book could save you from a surprise paywall mid-flight.

Starting in mid-2027, KLM will offer its passengers free high-speed Wi-Fi on intercontinental flights. The new service will be available in all cabin classes and will be rolled out in phases. KLM is a...

AviationNews – Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has officially introduced SpaceX’s Starlink broadband connectivity on scheduled passenger services, inaugurating the high-speed system on September 28, 2026, aboard flight LX1852 between Zurich and Thessaloniki. The maiden flight establishes a major benchmark in passenger connectivity, heralding the wider Lufthansa Group strategy to modernize inflight digital services across roughly 850 aircraft. The inaugural deployment took place on an…

Media guides for 2027 count 72 touchpoints across the airline group and price Lufthansa onboard slots from €45,100 a month. Which published figures hold up?

Media guides for 2027 count 72 touchpoints across the airline group and price Lufthansa onboard slots from €45,100 a month. Which published figures hold up?

More than 60 A320neo, A321XLR and E195-E2 aircraft will receive satellite connectivity using an alternative architecture to Starlink

Amazon Leo will bring 1 Gbps in-flight Wi-Fi to 500 Delta aircraft from 2028, using low Earth orbit satellites just 370 miles up - here is what that means.

Amazon Leo will bring 1 Gbps in-flight Wi-Fi to 500 Delta aircraft from 2028, using low Earth orbit satellites just 370 miles up - here is what that means.

Amazon Leo will bring 1 Gbps in-flight Wi-Fi to 500 Delta aircraft from 2028, using low Earth orbit satellites just 370 miles up - here is what that means.

Amazon Leo will bring 1 Gbps in-flight Wi-Fi to 500 Delta aircraft from 2028, using low Earth orbit satellites just 370 miles up - here is what that means.

Amazon Leo will bring 1 Gbps in-flight Wi-Fi to 500 Delta aircraft from 2028, using low Earth orbit satellites just 370 miles up - here is what that means.

Amazon Leo will bring 1 Gbps in-flight Wi-Fi to 500 Delta aircraft from 2028, using low Earth orbit satellites just 370 miles up - here is what that means.

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