# Delta Partners with Amazon for Leo Inflight Wi-Fi Starting 2028

_Mar 31 12:17_

Tags: Alaska, American, Delta, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Southwest, United, Amazon Leo, Starlink, AWS

Delta has signed on as a customer for Amazon's Leo in-flight Wi-Fi, with installation starting in 2028 on 500 aircraft. This places Delta behind United, which expects Starlink on its entire fleet by end of 2027

## Summary

Delta and Amazon announced a long-term collaboration to overhaul inflight entertainment, primarily bringing high-speed, low-latency internet from Amazon Leo to Delta aircraft. Installation is expected to begin in 2028, initially covering 500 aircraft, which is less than half of Delta's total fleet. Beyond connectivity, the partnership includes expanding the Delta Sync seat-back experience and using AWS AI to improve the customer journey. This move makes Delta the second airline to commit to Amazon Leo, following JetBlue. The timeline is significant because United expects to have Starlink installed on its entire fleet by the end of 2027, giving United a head start in high-speed connectivity. Other U.S. carriers like Southwest, Alaska, and Hawaiian have also signed on for Starlink, while American is reportedly still considering options. The announcement highlights the intensifying competition among major carriers for premium inflight Wi-Fi

## Why it matters

Affects 8 airline programs (Alaska, American, Delta...). Card-issuer angle via AWS, Amazon.

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/delta-amazon-leo-wi-fi) — Delta Will Introduce Amazon Leo Wi-Fi In 2028, Giving United The Upper Hand

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