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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES BRINGS STARLINK ULTRA-FAST WIFI ONBOARD

Southwest Airlines will equip over 300 jets with Starlink satellite Wi-Fi by year-end, offering free high-speed internet to Rapid Rewards members, enhancing inflight connectivity.

  • Southwest Airlines on Wednesday announced plans to add Starlink satellite service to more than 300 planes by year-end, keeping it complimentary for flyers with a Rapid Rewards loyalty account.
  • Focusing first on aircraft with older Anuvu equipment, installations begin this summer, with the first Starlink-equipped aircraft entering service this summer.
  • SpaceX's Starlink, engineered by SpaceX, is powered by more than 9,000 satellites, delivering that at-home experience in the air, said Tony Roach.
  • Southwest will be the fourth U.S. carrier to adopt Starlink, following its move to make onboard Wi‑Fi free less than three months ago, as rivals upgraded their internet tech.
  • Given Southwest's scale, the airline is bundling Starlink with cabin upgrades across 118 airports and more than 134 million customers in 2025.
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Bloomberg broke the news in United States on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
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