# Frontier Airlines to Roll Out Starlink Wi-Fi Starting Early 2027

_Jul 14 13:54_

Tags: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Copa Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Miles, Starlink, US

Frontier Airlines announced plans to introduce SpaceX’s Starlink Wi-Fi across its fleet starting in early 2027. The airline has not confirmed if the service will be free or paid, though it aims to be the first US carrier to manage the system directly

## Summary

Frontier Airlines has announced plans to introduce SpaceX’s Starlink Wi-Fi as of early 2027. The ultra-low-cost carrier, which currently offers no inflight connectivity, aims to be the first US airline to manage the Starlink system directly. The rollout will provide high-speed, low-latency broadband for passengers as well as connectivity for pilots, crew, and maintenance teams. While previous Starlink adopters like Copa Airlines initially offered free service, Frontier has not specified whether Starlink will be complimentary or a paid add-on, suggesting it may be bundled with fare classes or elite status. The airline has a fleet of approximately 175 aircraft with another 150 on order

Sources add:
• The Points Guy: Frontier Airlines is about to put fast Starlink Wi-Fi on its planes Frontier Airlines' planes set for big upgrade: Starlink Wi-Fi coming in 2027 Sean Cudahy is an aviation reporter covering news about airlines, frequent…

## Why it matters

Affects 10 airline programs (Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Copa Airlines...).

## What each source adds

- **The Points Guy**: Frontier Airlines is about to put fast Starlink Wi-Fi on its planes Frontier Airlines' planes set for big upgrade: Starlink Wi-Fi coming in 2027 Sean Cudahy is an aviation reporter covering news about airlines, frequent…

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/frontier-airlines-starlink-wi-fi) — Frontier Airlines Will Introduce Starlink Wi-Fi, With One (Major) Potential Catch
- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/news/frontier-airlines-starlink-wifi) — Frontier Airlines' planes set for big upgrade: Starlink Wi-Fi coming in 2027

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