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News · 10 August 2026

Lufthansa to launch free Starlink WiFi on some planes from August 19

Lufthansa to launch free Starlink WiFi on some planes from August 19

High-speed Starlink WiFi will debut on one Lufthansa Airbus A320neo from August 19, offering internet often faster than at home. It will be free for Miles & More and Travel ID users, both free to join. The entire Lufthansa Group fleet of 850 aircraft is expected to have Starlink by 2029.

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