Virgin Atlantic will begin introducing Starlink connectivity onboard its A350 fleet from May, with all A350s to be connected by early summer. The first customer flight is slated for early May, VS153 from London Heathrow to New York JFK.
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The programme will then extend across the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A330neo fleets as installation progresses, with connectivity expected to reach full fleet coverage in 2027.
First announced in July 2025, Virgin Atlantic became the first UK airline to commit to free, fleet-wide Starlink Wi-Fi connectivity. By leveraging the world’s most advanced satellite constellation in low Earth orbit, Starlink offers high-speed, low-latency internet access around the world, including the most isolated areas. This makes for a reliable, fast, and secure user experience. Starlink, the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky will be offered entirely free of charge for Flying Club members.
Juha Jaervinen, Chief Customer Officer, Virgin Atlantic, commented: “We were the first UK airline to announce free, fleet-wide Starlink Wi-Fi, and from May, we’re starting to deliver it for our customers. As the rollout gathers pace, we plan to deliver 100% Starlink connectivity across our fleet in 2027.”
