SWISS, Qatar Airways, LATAM, and Korean Air were among the standout winners at the 2026 Onboard Hospitality Awards in Hamburg. From Starlink connectivity to premium dining and luxury amenity kits, airlines showcased top innovations. "This year’s awards were a true testament to the innovation and excellence in our industry"
Singapore Airlines will roll out Starlink Wi-Fi from 2027, delivering faster, seamless in-flight connectivity across A350 and A380 aircraft for all passengers. SpaceX: "We are excited to bring Starlink on board Singapore Airlines"
The company has finished installing the Starlink system on the first A380 aircraft, with free connection for all passengers and unprecedented speeds that allow video calls, gaming, and live broadcasts at 40,000 feet
Japan Airlines subsidiary, ZIPAIR Toky, has reached another important milestone after its 7th Boeing 787 Dreamliner was equipped with high-speed Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi. The airline is just one unit away from officially becoming Asia's first operating Starlink-enabled commercial fleet
Copa Airlines will become the first in Latin America to introduce Starlink Wi-Fi, bringing faster onboard internet across its network of 80+ destinations
ZIPAIR Tokyo introduces Starlink satellite internet on select Boeing 787 flights, aiming for smoother connectivity and a more relaxed long-haul experience
SAS and 3 launch a partnership delivering free Starlink internet for select passengers, promising faster, more reliable onboard WiFi across Scandinavia
British Airways is the first British airline to launch Elon Musk's high-speed internet service. Within two years: the company's entire fleet of aircraft will be equipped with the high-speed technology
Southwest plans to introduce Starlink satellite WiFi on over 300 planes by the end of 2026. Passenters will "stream their favorite shows from any platform, watch live sports, download music, play games, work, and connect with loved ones from takeoff to landing"
United Airlines has equipped more than 300 of its regional aircraft with Starlink, offering fast, reliable Wi-Fi, and aims to equip 500 mainline aircraft by 2026: "That’s one giant leap for in-flight Wi-Fi." The company also plans a big technology upgrade on Wednesdy, February 4, 2026
Singapore Airlines will roll out Starlink Wi-Fi from 2027, delivering faster, seamless in-flight connectivity across A350 and A380 aircraft for all passengers. SpaceX: "We are excited to bring Starlink on board Singapore Airlines"
The company has finished installing the Starlink system on the first A380 aircraft, with free connection for all passengers and unprecedented speeds that allow video calls, gaming, and live broadcasts at 40,000 feet
Japan Airlines subsidiary, ZIPAIR Toky, has reached another important milestone after its 7th Boeing 787 Dreamliner was equipped with high-speed Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi. The airline is just one unit away from officially becoming Asia's first operating Starlink-enabled commercial fleet
Copa Airlines will become the first in Latin America to introduce Starlink Wi-Fi, bringing faster onboard internet across its network of 80+ destinations
ZIPAIR Tokyo introduces Starlink satellite internet on select Boeing 787 flights, aiming for smoother connectivity and a more relaxed long-haul experience
British Airways is the first British airline to launch Elon Musk's high-speed internet service. Within two years: the company's entire fleet of aircraft will be equipped with the high-speed technology
Southwest plans to introduce Starlink satellite WiFi on over 300 planes by the end of 2026. Passenters will "stream their favorite shows from any platform, watch live sports, download music, play games, work, and connect with loved ones from takeoff to landing"
United Airlines has equipped more than 300 of its regional aircraft with Starlink, offering fast, reliable Wi-Fi, and aims to equip 500 mainline aircraft by 2026: "That’s one giant leap for in-flight Wi-Fi." The company also plans a big technology upgrade on Wednesdy, February 4, 2026
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has held a press conference in Dublin to address the clash with social network X owner Elon Musk, as the low-cost airline launches an unusual ticket sale. O'Leary also spoke about the idea that billionaire Elon Musk would buy the airline: "If he wants to invest in Ryanair, we would think it's a very good investment, certainly a significantly better investment than the financial returns he's earning on X."
From the second half of 2026, Lufthansa Group passengers will enjoy ultra-fast satellite internet, free of charge for status passengers and Travel ID users
