Articles tagged “starlink”

American is among the last of the largest U.S. carriers to announce an upgrade to its in-flight Wi-Fi. The deal is also a major get for Starlink, which accounts for the vast majority of SpaceX’s profits.

The competitors to Musk's Starlink will eventually up their game. It's never healthy for customers and end-users to be dependent on a single vendor, regardless of the Starlink's competitive advantage at this moment.

British Airways is taking the unusual step in permitting in-flight phone calls to take place on planes with Starlink. In the U.S., it is illegal to make such phone calls, but they are allowed in the UK and the EU.

Virgin is the latest major airline to opt for Elon Musk’s Starlink as carriers look for new ways to attract more business and premium travelers.

United is now the largest U.S. carrier to use the satellite technology. Getting it on over 1,000 aircraft will take time, but it’s moving quickly.

Qatar Airways is the latest carrier to switch its in-flight Wi-Fi to Starlink — and celebrated the milestone with a call with Elon Musk 35,000 feet in the air.

United will become one of the biggest carriers to use Starlink Wi-Fi as it seeks to court more business and premium travelers with free and high-speed internet access.

The in-flight connectivity market is about to take off in a big way, with airlines queuing up to install next-generation hardware on their planes.

Today's podcast looks at Tommy Bahama's hotel move, faster in-flight wi-fi, and Universal's UK theme park plans.

In-flight internet connectivity is ready for its next phase, with Starlink going live with its satellite solution in 2023 and lining up airline contracts.