# Copa Airlines to Roll Out Free Starlink Wi-Fi Across Fleet

_Apr 10 16:24_

Tags: Copa Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa, United Airlines, Starlink, Latin America, policy change, airline, loyalty program, service policy change

Copa Airlines announced it will install free Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire Boeing 737 fleet, with installation starting later this year and widespread availability expected by October 2026

## Summary

Copa Airlines, the largest carrier in Latin America without current inflight connectivity, has announced a plan to introduce free Starlink Wi-Fi throughout its fleet. The airline operates an all-Boeing 737 fleet (including 737-700, 737-800, MAX 8, and MAX 9) with over 100 aircraft. Installation is scheduled to begin later in 2026, with reports suggesting a majority of the fleet will have the service by October 2026, though full rollout may extend into 2027. This marks Copa as the first Latin American airline to commit to Starlink, joining a growing list of global carriers including United, Lufthansa, and Emirates. The service will be gate-to-gate, offering high-speed broadband suitable for streaming and productivity

## Why it matters

Affects 11 airline programs (Air France-KLM, Air New Zealand, British Airways...).

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/copa-airlines-free-starlink-wi-fi) — Copa Airlines’ Wi-Fi Glow-Up: From No Connectivity To Free Starlink!

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