A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 airplane approaches Los Angeles International Airport for landing from Chicago on January 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)
Southwest Airlines is taking its WiFi on board its fleet of planes to the next level with Space X’s Starlink.
What we know:
The airline says Starlink WiFi will be available on more than 300 of its aircraft by the end of 2026, offering customers the ability to stream, share, and surf the web during flights.
What they're saying:
"Free WiFi has been a huge hit with our Rapid Rewards Members, and we know our Customers expect seamless connectivity across all their devices when they travel," said Tony Roach, Executive Vice President, Chief Customer & Brand Officer at Southwest Airlines in a release. "Starlink delivers that at-home experience in the air, giving customers the ability to stream their favorite shows from any platform, watch live sports, download music, play games, work, and connect with loved ones from takeoff to landing."
Southwest’s on board WiFi is free for Rapid Rewards Members.
What is Starlink?
Starlink, engineered by SpaceX, is a constellation of more than 9,000 satellites orbiting close to Earth. The satellites deliver reliable, high-speed internet access across the world. Starlink says low-Earth orbit, delivering reliable broadband internet capable of supporting streaming, online gaming, video calls, and more.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by Southwest Airlines and PR Newswire. This story was reported from Orlando.