Technology · 14 July 2026

Frontier will add Starlink Wi-Fi to more than 180 planes

Frontier said it will refit its entire fleet of more than 180 aircraft, with the first Starlink-equipped plane expected to enter service in 2027. The budget airline said passengers will get internet through a new system managed directly by Starlink, while staff will also use it to improve day-to-day operations. Other Indigo Partners airlines plan to fit Starlink on more than 1,000 aircraft in total.

By BriefTea Editorial · 14 July 2026 at 14:09

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