Korean Air connects passengers with Starlink Wi-Fi rollout
Korean Air will rollout Starlink Wi-Fi this month to keep passengers connected inflight
Korean Air has announced it will begin offering complimentary high-speed inflight Wi-Fi powered by Starlink on September 15. Passengers on select flights will experience reliable broadband connectivity, so they can stream, work and stay online in the cabin.
The service will debut on four newly retrofitted widebody aircraft: three A350-900s and one 777-300ER. The aircraft will be deployed on medium-and long-haul routes across the Americas, Europe, and Southeast Asia, as well as on key short-haul flights. The airline plans to progressively expand Starlink connectivity across its in-service fleet by the end of 2027.
Starlink is the world’s most advanced satellite constellation using a low-Earth orbit to deliver fast, reliable internet that enables passengers to stream high-definition video and music, play online games, browse the web, and access cloud-based applications, the airline said in its September 11 press release. While the network supports these high-bandwidth activities, voice and video calls remain restricted to maintain cabin comfort. Aircraft awaiting retrofit will continue offering the airline’s existing paid Wi-Fi service during the fleet transition.
