The US Embassy in Dar es Salaam issues a warning to citizens ahead of calls for nationwide protests, warning of riots, possible curfews, roadblocks, internet shutdowns, and flight and ferry cancellations
Emirates' "little sister," Flydubai, announced that as early as next year, Elon Musk's satellite internet service will be offered on all of its aircraft, free of charge; the service will include streaming, video calls, and games
Emirates leads airline connectivity with free Starlink WiFi, gradually equipping its fleet of 232 aircraft for seamless browsing and entertainment by 2027
British Airways will provide free internet to passengers via Elon Musk's Starlink network: "Part of an overall investment in a £7 billion service improvement journey"
Due to violent unrest following elections in Tanzania, curfews have been imposed in various regions and internet access is blocked
Following violent protests over the October 29 elections, Tanzania faces a nationwide curfew and internet disruptions. The U.S. Embassy urges caution
In a few months, Wizz Air plans to launch "Wizz Class", a new low-cost business class on some of its flights, together with Wizz Play, a new Internet system
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
Emirates leads airline connectivity with free Starlink WiFi, gradually equipping its fleet of 232 aircraft for seamless browsing and entertainment by 2027
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
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
