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easyJet Proceeds with Starlink Despite Previous Cost Concerns
- EasyJet announced a partnership with SpaceX to install Starlink Wi-Fi across its A230 and A321 fleets, offering high-speed connectivity from takeoff to landing beginning in 2027.
- CEO Kenton Jarvis stated in January 2026 that the financial numbers did not work when EasyJet previously rejected adding Starlink to its fleet.
- Installation will begin in the first half of 2027 and complete by early 2028. Jarvis said, "In an increasingly digital world, staying connected matters more than ever to many of our customers."
- Differentiating EasyJet from rival Ryanair, the deal highlights a contrast: CEO Michael rejected Starlink over weight and drag concerns, sparking a public feud with SpaceX owner Elon Musk.
- With 100 million passengers in 2025, EasyJet cements its status as one of Europe's largest airlines. Chief Operating Officer Gwynne Shotwell noted the partnership transforms how customers stay connected throughout their travels.
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The Independent (US)EasyJet partners with Elon Musk's Starlink for in-flight wifi
It comes after the budget airline previously turned down Starlink wifi, saying it wasn’t economically viable
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EasyJet Inks Deal to Fit SpaceX's Starlink Wi-Fi Across Fleet
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easyJet proceeds with Starlink despite previous cost concerns
easyJet will introduce Starlink Wi-Fi across its Airbus fleet despite stating earlier this year, following talks with SpaceX, that the “economics aren’t quite working for us”. On October 26, 2026, the British low-cost carrier announced that starting from the first half of 2027, Starlink installation will begin across the airline’s Airbus A320, A320neo and A321neo fleet. easyJet said the roll out is expected to be completed by early 2028, allowin…
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