JetBlue has become the first airline in the world to sign on with Amazon’s Project Kuiper, bringing a new iteration of connectivity to Fly-Fi, the carrier’s in-flight Wi-Fi, from 2027.
Fly-Fi was launched in 2013 and is offered as a free service on every JetBlue aircraft, which is expected to become faster and more reliable with the Project Kuiper satellites. Currently, there are 100 satellites deployed, with more to come.
“Our agreement with Project Kuiper marks an exciting leap forward for us as the hands-down leader in onboard connectivity,” said Marty St. George, President, JetBlue. “Whether it’s binge-watching a favourite show, staying connected with loved ones, or wrapping up a work project, we’re always looking for ways to make our customers’ time in the air as connected and productive as they want it to be.”
“Staying connected is part of everyday life, even when you’re traveling,” commented Panos Panay, Senior Vice President of Amazon Devices & Services. “With Project Kuiper, we’re working to ensure customers can enjoy fast, reliable internet wherever they are—at home or 35,000 feet in the air—and we’re pumped to bring that to life with JetBlue.”
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