# Aer Lingus Begins Free Starlink Wi-Fi Rollout on A330 Fleet

_Mar 29 18:15_

Tags: Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, policy change, airline, service policy change

Aer Lingus has started installing free Starlink Wi-Fi, beginning with its A330 fleet. The first aircraft flew with the service on March 29, 2026, with full long-haul coverage expected by Q1 2027

## Summary

Aer Lingus has officially begun its fleetwide rollout of free Starlink Wi-Fi, starting with its Airbus A330 aircraft used for long-haul flights. The first plane to receive the installation, registration EI-EIN, operated its inaugural passenger flight with the service on March 29, 2026, on route EI5 from Dublin (DUB) to New York (JFK). The airline plans to equip all long-haul aircraft, including A330-200, A330-300, A321LR, and A321XLR models, with Starlink by the first quarter of 2027. Regional mainline aircraft will follow thereafter, though specific timelines are not yet defined. Key details for passengers:
- The service is free for all passengers, regardless of loyalty program status.
- It offers high-speed, low-latency broadband suitable for streaming and productivity.
- Multiple devices can connect simultaneously.
- The rollout is part of a broader IAG strategy, following similar announcements by British Airways and Iberia

## Why it matters

Affects 11 airline programs (Aer Lingus, Air France-KLM, Air New Zealand...).

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/aer-lingus-free-starlink-wi-fi) — Aer Lingus Adding Free Starlink Wi-Fi Fleetwide: Installation Starts On A330

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