Frontier Airlines has today (Tuesday) announced that it will transform the onboard experience by introducing Starlink, which is billed as the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky.
Engineered by SpaceX, Starlink delivers high-speed, low-latency Wi-Fi capable of HD streaming, online gaming, productivity and more.
Frontier plans to launch its first Starlink-equipped aircraft in early 2027 and will be the first US airline to offer passengers access to Starlink’s high-speed internet through a new system managed directly by Starlink.
Frontier and fellow Indigo Partners portfolio airlines Wizz Air (Europe), Volaris (Mexico), JetSMART (South America), and Cebu Pacific (Philippines) expect to install Starlink on over 1,000 aircraft. The deployment represents one of the largest global commitments to next-generation in-flight connectivity, with the airlines bringing low fares, and access to reliable Wi-Fi provided through a new system managed directly by Starlink.
Bill Franke, Managing Partner of Indigo Partners, said: “Starlink will provide our portfolio airlines with reliable, high-speed connectivity, further enhancing the customer experience of flying on Wizz, Frontier, Volaris, JetSMART and Cebu.”
Beyond enhancing the customer experience, Starlink will provide gate-to-gate connectivity for Frontier’s pilots, flight attendants, maintenance teams and ground operations, enabling improved operational performance and more seamless customer service.
Jimmy Dempsey, Chief Executive Officer, Frontier Airlines, said: “We’re continuing to invest in the products and services that matter most to our customers. Starlink transforms the onboard experience, giving customers the flexibility to work, stream, browse, and stay connected throughout their journey. Alongside the introduction of First Class seating and enhancements to our loyalty program, it’s another example of how we’re evolving the travel experience while staying true to our commitment to offering the lowest fares.”
