Earlier, I covered how British Airways announced plans to introduce free Starlink Wi-Fi as of 2026. Iberia has just made a similar announcement, so let’s cover those details. The timing is no coincidence, since British Airways and Iberia are owned by the same parent company, IAG, so obviously this was part of a larger deal.
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It’s interesting to see that every airline installing Starlink is from North America and Europe, with the exception of Qatar Airways. I wonder why airlines in Asia-Pacific haven’t considered Starlink so far. (There’s also Air New Zealand, but initially only for domestic flights.) Probably due to Starlink coverage issues over China.
It’s interesting to see that every airline installing Starlink is from North America and Europe, with the exception of Qatar Airways. I wonder why airlines in Asia-Pacific haven’t considered Starlink so far. (There’s also Air New Zealand, but initially only for domestic flights.) Probably due to Starlink coverage issues over China.
Synergy between BA and Iberia
, yet whilst Air France is upgrading to starlink there’s no sign of KLM doing anything.
Apparently it’s a group decision: this from a report in today’s Guardian newspaper:
“BA’s owner, International Airlines Group (IAG), said it had reached agreement with Starlink to provide internet connectivity on more than 500 aircraft across its carriers, which also include Aer Lingus, Iberia and Vueling.”