# Viasat-3 Flight 2 Satellite Enters Service in August, Boosting Wi-Fi for American, Delta, and JetBlue

_Jul 30 12:48_

Tags: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, United Airlines, Viasat, airline, loyalty program, industry news

Viasat's new F2 satellite enters service in August 2026, doubling network capacity and improving Wi-Fi reliability for American, Delta, and JetBlue passengers

## Summary

Viasat's Viasat-3 Flight 2 satellite, launched in November 2025, is set to enter service in August 2026. This upgrade will more than double the network capacity, adding over one terabit per second. While maximum speeds may not increase significantly, the added capacity will improve reliability during busy periods. This development directly benefits American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and JetBlue, which have the largest fleets of Viasat-equipped aircraft among US carriers. All three offer free Wi-Fi on these aircraft. United Airlines, which is rapidly replacing Viasat with Starlink, sees limited long-term value. Delta and JetBlue plan to introduce Amazon Leo as of 2028

## Why it matters

Affects 4 airline programs (American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue...).

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/viasat-inflight-wi-fi-upgrade-airline) — Viasat Inflight Wi-Fi Getting Big Upgrade: Airline Passengers Rejoice

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