Southwest Activates Starlink on First 737 by June End as 300 Jets Targeted in 2026
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Updated · Las Vegas Review-Journal · Jun 10
Southwest Activates Starlink on First 737 by June End as 300 Jets Targeted in 2026
3 articles · Updated · Las Vegas Review-Journal · Jun 10
Summary
Southwest will turn on Starlink internet on its first Boeing 737 by the end of June, starting a fleetwide rollout announced at IATA’s annual meeting in Brazil.
Around 300 737s are slated to get Starlink hardware by year-end, though Southwest said the installation pace will depend on Starlink’s ability to equip aircraft quickly.
Rapid Rewards members will get the inflight Wi-Fi free, while other passengers can buy access for $8 from takeoff to landing.
The move brings Southwest further in line with U.S. rivals already using or planning Starlink, including Alaska, Hawaiian, JSX, United and American, which targets Airbus installations from 2027.
The connectivity upgrade lands as Dallas-based Southwest reshapes its product lineup with assigned seating, extra-legroom seats, bag fees and possible future additions such as lounges, first class and intercontinental routes.