Updated
Updated · Reuters · Jun 15
El Al Signs Starlink Deal for Fleet-Wide Wi-Fi, Free Service Starts in 2027
Updated
Updated · Reuters · Jun 15

El Al Signs Starlink Deal for Fleet-Wide Wi-Fi, Free Service Starts in 2027

3 articles · Updated · Reuters · Jun 15

Summary

  • El Al said it will equip its entire fleet with Starlink high-speed internet under a deal announced Monday, with installations set to begin in 2027.
  • Free onboard connectivity for passengers is central to the rollout, the Israeli flag carrier said, though it did not disclose financial terms.
  • SpaceX's Starlink will provide the service, extending Elon Musk's satellite internet network into El Al's aircraft as airlines compete to upgrade in-flight connectivity.

Insights

With Starlink rapidly securing airline deals, can competitors like Amazon's Project Kuiper effectively challenge its dominance in the skies?
As airlines race to offer free Wi-Fi, are passengers simply paying for this 'perk' through higher ticket prices?
For an airline in a volatile region, is investing in premium Wi-Fi a smart loyalty play or a costly distraction?