Singapore Airlines to add Starlink Internet on entire fleet. Photo: Shutterstock After announcing that it will stream the World Cup via its in-flight entertainment system between June 11 and July 19, 2026, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has fresh news for its passengers. The company is getting ready to roll out "an enhanced in-flight Wi-Fi experience, with the progressive introduction of Starlink’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite‑based broadband service on board SIA’s Airbus A350-900 long‑haul (LH), A350-900 ultra‑long‑range (ULR), and A380 aircraft."
Photo: Singapore AirlinesThe update will become available from the first quarter of 2027.
"Customers in all cabin classes will enjoy faster, smoother, and seamless connectivity from take‑off to landing for activities such as video streaming, sharing content on social media, gaming, and sending large files," explained the airline.
Passengers opting for Suites, First Class, Business Class, the PPS Club or KrisFlyer traveling in Premium Economy Class and Economy Class will keep enjoying SIA’s unlimited complimentary Wi-Fi experience.
Singapore Airlines' Senior Vice President Customer Experience, Yeoh Phee Teik: “Fast, seamless connectivity is, today, an essential part of the travel experience. Singapore Airlines already offers the world’s most comprehensive complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi across our entire fleet. Starlink will take this to the next level by delivering next-generation high-speed connectivity, enabling customers to stay entertained, connected, and productive throughout their journey, with a smoother and seamless experience from take-off to landing.”
Jason Fritch, Vice President of Starlink Enterprise Sales, SpaceX: “We are excited to bring Starlink on board Singapore Airlines. Customers and crew will soon experience seamless, low-latency connectivity as they travel. Whether flying long-haul or ultra-long-haul distances, Starlink is redefining what is possible for leisure and business travellers alike, making every flight more enjoyable and infinitely more connected.”
The move places Singapore Airlines among the airlines widely adopting Starlink technology on long-haul commercial flights, with an emphasis on a seamless passenger experience above ground.
Qatar Airways paved the way in 2024, and many airlines have since joined the movement. Last October, United Airlines' first passenger flight with Starlink internet took off, along with another 40 regional aircraft equipped with the connection by the end of 2025.
In September, Air France announced that it was equipping its new Airbus A350 aircraft with free unlimited Starlink Wifi, for the first time on long-haul flights.
Alongside it are companies like Airbaltic (which was the first to integrate Starlink technology into its Airbus A220-300 aircraft), and Emirates. In February 2026, we reported that Starlink connectivity would be integrated into hundreds of Southwest Airlines aircraft by the end of the year, enabling streaming, working, and gaming throughout the flight.
At the same time, competitors are also emerging. JetBlue will be the first airline to implement Amazon's competing satellite internet, and Delta Air Lines is also using a competing internet provider.