# Virgin Atlantic Accelerates Free Starlink Wi-Fi Rollout, Fleetwide by 2027

_Apr 12 14:06_

Tags: British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Flying Club, policy change, airline, loyalty program, service policy change

Virgin Atlantic is speeding up its Starlink Wi-Fi installation, offering free access to Flying Club members starting in May 2026, with full fleet coverage by 2027

## Summary

Virgin Atlantic has accelerated its timeline for installing Starlink Wi-Fi across its fleet, moving the start date to early May 2026. The airline will offer the high-speed, low-latency service for free to all members of its Flying Club loyalty program, allowing multiple devices per user. The rollout schedule is as follows: A350s will receive the service starting in May 2026, with all A350s equipped by early summer 2026. The Boeing 787 fleet will begin installation in the second half of 2026, with two-thirds of the fleet having Starlink by the end of the year. Remaining Airbus A330neos will be upgraded in 2027, completing the fleetwide transition. The Airbus A330ceos will be retired before receiving the upgrade. This move positions Virgin Atlantic alongside other major carriers like British Airways and United in adopting Starlink, while distinguishing itself by making the service complimentary for loyalty members rather than paid

## Why it matters

Affects 10 airline programs (Air France-KLM, Air New Zealand, British Airways...).

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/virgin-atlantic-free-starlink-wi-fi) — Virgin Atlantic Free Starlink Wi-Fi Coming Soon, Fleetwide By 2027

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