History in the Air: United Airlines' First Passenger Flight with Starlink Internet
United Airlines' New York-Houston flight marks the first time a major U.S. airline has offered Starlink high-speed internet on a Boeing 737-800 aircraft
United Airlines' New York-Houston flight marks the first time a major U.S. airline has offered Starlink high-speed internet on a Boeing 737-800 aircraft
Air France equips its new Airbus A350 aircraft with unlimited free Wi-Fi, marking a first for long-haul flights. By the end of 2025, around 30% of the fleet will feature the new technology, with full fleet coverage by the end of 2026. Additionally, the regional fleet will also get Wi-Fi for the first time, alongside redesigned passenger cabins
JetBlue will be the first airline in the world to integrate Amazon's Project Kuiper satellite network into its Wi-Fi system. This implementation promises fast, stable, and free internet for passengers, challenging SpaceX's Starlink head-on
**Amtrak unveils its next-generation train:** After more than two decades, Amtrak launches its new flagship trains in the U.S. northeast corridor, offering 27% more seats and 5G internet with a premium travel experience
Violent incidents in Berlin continue: Two days ago, it was reported that private cars in the Wilmersdorf neighborhood were vandalized with swastikas and SS symbols. The police have launched an investigation, suspecting an antisemitic ideological motive
In a major upgrade to passenger experience, Israir is outfitting all nine of its aircraft with onboard internet – aligning itself with global aviation airlines like United, and Delta, and signaling a bold new era for Israeli short-haul travel
Latvia’s national airline landed in Tel Aviv this morning (Wednesday) with its new aircraft, equipped with Starlink satellite internet technology by X, as the Riga-Tel Aviv route resumes with three weekly flights
The first European airline offering fast and free internet via SpaceX's Starlink technology on its Airbus A220-300 aircraft is soaring to new heights, with another increase in passenger numbers, fleet expansion, and innovative services for passengers, and that's not all
United Airlines is accelerating the rollout of Starlink service on its flights, which includes high-speed internet, streaming, and free gaming for MileagePlus members, and will equip over 40 regional aircraft with Starlink technology by the end of 2025, with an average installation time of just 8 hours - the first has already been successfully installed
Airline airBaltic successfully completed its first test flight with Starlink's high-speed internet on an Airbus A220-300, and will start offering free, fast Wi-Fi on all its flights starting the first quarter of 2025