easyJet Starlink Wi-Fi is coming to the British low-cost carrier's Airbus fleet, the airline confirmed on 26 October 2026, with installations set to begin in the first half of 2027 and the full rollout expected to be complete by early 2028.
The announcement marks a significant shift. In January 2026, easyJet CEO Kenton Jarvis had expressed reservations about the cost of Starlink, telling reporters: "When the time is right, we'll pick the right service." Less than a year later, the airline has evidently concluded that the economics now work.
What easyJet Has Agreed With SpaceX
According to AeroTime, Starlink will be installed across easyJet's Airbus A320, A320neo and A321neo fleet. The carrier's 39 A319-100s are being gradually phased out and will not receive the technology.
Air Data News reports that easyJet currently operates more than 350 aircraft. According to ch-aviation data cited by AeroTime, the active fleet includes 78 A320-200s, 51 A321neos and 22 A320neos. The airline also has 120 A320neo and 151 A321neo on order.
easyJet has not yet disclosed how access to Starlink will be priced. The airline said passengers will be able to stream video, play online games and browse the internet on their own devices, but made no announcement that the service would be free.
What the Airline and SpaceX Said
Jarvis welcomed the deal in firm terms. "Innovation is in easyJet's DNA and partnering with SpaceX to bring Starlink's high-speed internet connectivity onboard for the first time will not only further enhance the experience we provide millions of customers, but means we are offering more of the options both business and leisure travellers want when they choose who they fly with," he said.
He added: "Giving customers the opportunity to get online in the air will mean even greater choice and convenience when you fly with easyJet."
Gwynne Shotwell, President and COO of SpaceX, said: "Fast, reliable connectivity from take-off to landing means people can work, stream, or stay in touch without interruption."
How the easyJet Starlink Deal Fits the Apollo Takeover
The timing of the Starlink rollout is notable. Air Data News reports that US investment firm Apollo Global Management agreed in August to acquire easyJet for £5.7 billion, with the transaction expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2027, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
That means the first Starlink installations are scheduled to begin at roughly the same time as easyJet could pass into private ownership. Apollo has said it intends to accelerate easyJet's existing commercial strategy, including fleet modernisation, ancillary and loyalty product expansion, and further growth of easyJet Holidays.
The Haji-Ioannou family, including airline founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou, has backed the transaction and intends to remain invested through the new ownership structure. The family currently holds about 15% of easyJet.
Where Ryanair Stands
The deal sharpens the contrast between easyJet and its closest European low-cost rival. AeroTime notes that Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has shown no interest in adopting Starlink and was involved in a public social media dispute with Elon Musk over the cost.
Air Data News adds that O'Leary has questioned whether passengers on predominantly short flights would pay for connectivity and has cited the additional fuel consumption associated with an external antenna. easyJet operates on an equally short-haul network but has taken the opposite view, pointing to its roughly 100 million annual passengers as a base that justifies the investment.
Which Other Airlines Are Going With Starlink
easyJet joins a growing list of European carriers committing to the technology. Air Data News reports that Lufthansa Group plans to equip around 850 aircraft with Starlink, while International Airlines Group has selected it for airlines including British Airways. SAS has already introduced the system across its Airbus A320neo fleet.
Among low-cost carriers, AeroTime notes that Wizz Air, Frontier Airlines and Volaris have also signed contracts for Starlink. You can explore the full range of airlines adopting new technology using our Airline Search tool.
The Bottom Line
easyJet's concerns about Starlink's cost appear to have been resolved inside twelve months. The airline is now committed to fitting the system to its entire active Airbus narrowbody fleet within roughly two years, giving it a clear connectivity advantage over Ryanair on European short-haul routes.
Pricing for passengers remains unconfirmed, and that detail will matter enormously to how the service is received. With the Apollo acquisition also in progress, easyJet enters 2027 as a carrier undergoing change on several fronts at once. The Starlink rollout will be one to watch closely.
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