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EasyJet Starlink Wi-Fi: What the 2027 Rollout Means for Your Next Flight
EasyJet has no inflight connectivity today, and the airline now plans to add Starlink across its fleet, though the announcement leaves the price unclear.
A fleet of more than 350 aircraft gets online
EasyJet operates a fleet of over 350 aircraft, and it plans to equip its all-Airbus fleet with Starlink high-speed connectivity from 2027. [1][2] If you fly the airline, which currently does not offer any sort of inflight connectivity, this changes what a flight can look like. [1]
This piece covers the rollout timeline, the aircraft involved, the open question of cost and the Ryanair row that sits behind it.
The rollout timeline
EasyJet has announced it will introduce Starlink Wi-Fi, with rollout expected between the first half of 2027 and early 2028. [1] Installation is expected to be complete by 2028. [1]
EasyJet said Starlink will be rapidly rolled out across its A320s, A320neos and A321neos. [2] The expectation is that Starlink will be installed on all Airbus A320, A320neo and A321neo aircraft. [1]
The plan is for EasyJet's A319s to be retired by 2029. [1]
Why EasyJet is doing it
EasyJet is partnering with SpaceX to bring Starlink high-speed internet onboard for the first time. [1] The airline describes the investment as a key step to enhancing the passenger experience and attracting business and leisure travelers. [1]
CEO Kenton Jarvis said staying connected matters more than ever to many customers. [1] He named two groups: holidaymakers wanting inflight entertainment and business customers keeping up with events on the ground. [1]
Will it cost you?
Most airlines that have introduced Starlink offer the service to passengers for free, but this is not consistently the case. [1] EasyJet's announcement does not reference the service being free. [1]
On that basis, the article this report draws on suggests EasyJet will likely charge for Starlink. [1]
How Ryanair fits in
Europe's major low-cost carriers have held back on offering Wi-Fi for decades. [2] Ryanair is Europe's largest low-cost carrier. [1]
Its CEO, Michael O'Leary, said Ryanair will not get inflight Wi-Fi any time soon, arguing passengers are not willing to pay for Wi-Fi on an average one-hour flight. [1]
Elon Musk publicly feuded with O'Leary over that stance and threatened to buy Ryanair. [1] Musk posted on January 16, 2026 that the Ryanair CEO is an utter idiot and should be fired. [1] Ryanair responded by launching a Big Idiot Seat Sale aimed at Elon Musk and other idiots on X. [1]
What it means for you
If you fly EasyJet, the airline currently offers no inflight connectivity. [1] Starlink is expected to arrive on its A320, A320neo and A321neo aircraft between the first half of 2027 and early 2028, with installation complete by 2028. [1]
Check the price before you plan to work or stream onboard, because the announcement does not say the service is free. [1] The A319s are due to be retired by 2029. [1]
Sources
- EasyJet Rolling Out Starlink Wi-Fi As Of 2027, But It Might Not Be Free — One Mile at a Time
- EasyJet To Roll Out Starlink Connectivity From 2027 — Aviation Week Network
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