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WestJet launches Wi-Fi service powered by Elon Musk's Starlink

  • WestJet has launched an on-board Wi-Fi service powered by Starlink, the satellite internet from SpaceX founded by Elon Musk.
  • The airline confirmed it activated the service earlier this month, offering free Wi-Fi on 16 of its nearly 140 planes.
  • WestJet plans to complete hardware installations on its narrow-body fleet by the end of this year and on wide-body aircraft before 2027, as stated by a spokesman for WestJet.
  • Some Canadians reacted negatively to the news, urging WestJet to reconsider its Wi-Fi service amidst rising national sentiment due to economic concerns.
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The Hamilton SpectatorThe Hamilton Spectator
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Want free Wi-Fi on your plane ride? WestJet pairs with Elon Musk’s Starlink company

The service can download your favourite streaming apps so you can watch movies and TV shows during your flight, catch up on work, or stay in touch with friends and family, the company said.

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Winnipeg Free PressWinnipeg Free Press
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WestJet launches Wi-Fi service powered by Elon Musk's Starlink

Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada

·Winnipeg, Canada
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Western Investor broke the news in on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
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