easyJet signs deal with SpaceX to bring Starlink wifi to its aircraft from 2027

The agreement

easyJet has agreed with SpaceX to offer Starlink high-speed wifi across its Airbus fleet, according to a company statement issued on 26 October. The low-cost carrier says passengers will be able to connect from take-off to landing and use their own devices to stream video, play online games and browse the internet. It is the first time in the airline's three-decade history that wifi will be offered on board. easyJet launched in 1995 and carried 100 million passengers in 2025, making it one of Europe's largest airlines.

“In an increasingly digital world, staying connected matters more than ever to many of our customers.”

EasyJet CEO Kenton Jarvis framed the deal around customer choice, saying the service gives business and leisure travellers another reason to pick easyJet. The company has not said how the rollout will be priced or structured for passengers.

Rollout timeline

Installation starts in the first half of 2027 on the A320, A320neo and A321neo models, and easyJet expects the work to be completed in early 2028. A Portuguese report citing Reuters said the installation will not cover the entire fleet, which conflicts with the company's broader fleet framing.

The timeline shows the start and finish windows that the company has given so far.

Cost still unclear

EasyJet has not said whether the service will be free for all passengers, whether it will come in several access tiers, or whether travellers will pay extra to connect. The financial terms of the agreement with SpaceX have not been disclosed either. By comparison, Wizz Air flights are reported to carry an added charge for connectivity, a detail easyJet has not matched.

From rejection to deal

In January 2026, Jarvis said the numbers did not work for installing Starlink on easyJet's fleet, which makes the new agreement a clear reversal. The company has not publicly explained what changed in the economics since then. SpaceX president and chief operating officer Gwynne Shotwell said the partnership will change how customers stay connected during their travels.

“Fast, reliable connectivity from take-off to landing means people can work, stream or stay in touch without interruption.”

Shotwell's comments describe the service as usable for work, streaming and staying in touch throughout the flight.

Ryanair and other airlines

Ryanair remains the notable holdout, continuing to offer no wifi on its fleet. CEO Michael O'Leary has argued that the weight and drag of Starlink hardware would raise fuel costs, and his dispute with Elon Musk turned personal, with Musk calling for O'Leary to resign. Lufthansa flew its first Starlink-equipped aircraft on 19 August and aims to fit 850 aircraft by 2029. Wizz Air plans its first connected flights in early 2027, while IAG and Air France-KLM are also implementing the technology, according to Europa Press. United, American Airlines and Southwest in the United States, along with Emirates, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, have announced SpaceX deals or already offer high-speed connections.