Singapore Airlines to enhance inflight Wi-Fi with Starlink

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has become the latest airline to announce it will install Starlink onboard its aircraft, with the introduction of the first aircraft equipped to provide the high-speed, low-latency internet service from the first quarter of 2027.

According to the Singapore flag carrier, Starlink will be installed onboard its Airbus A350-900 long-haul and ultra-long-range (LH and ULR), and A380 aircraft. All passengers board the Starlink-equipped aircraft – those in Suites, Business Class, PPS Club members, as well as KrisFlyer members travelling in Premium Economy Class and Economy Class, will continue to enjoy SIA’s unlimited complimentary Wi-Fi experience on board Starlink-enabled aircraft.

In a statement, Singapore Airlines’ Senior Vice President Customer Experience Yeoh Phee Teik said: “Fast, seamless connectivity is, today, an essential part of the travel experience. Singapore Airlines already offers the world’s most comprehensive complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi across our entire fleet. Starlink will take this to the next level by delivering next-generation high-speed connectivity, enabling customers to stay entertained, connected, and productive throughout their journey, with a smoother and seamless experience from take-off to landing.”

“We are excited to bring Starlink on board Singapore Airlines. Customers and crew will soon experience seamless, low-latency connectivity as they travel,” added Jason Fritch, SpaceX’s Vice president of Starlink Enterprise Sales. “Whether flying long-haul or ultra-long-haul distances, Starlink is redefining what is possible for leisure and business travellers alike – making every flight more enjoyable and infinitely more connected.”

With more than 10,000 satellites launched to low Earth orbit, Starlink can deliver multi-gigabit connectivity to aircraft using its Aero Terminal which can support up to 1Gbps per antenna. It enables passengers to enjoy high-speed internet from take-off to landing.

Singapore Airlines joins other major Asia/Middle East-based airlines such as Emirates, Gulf Air, Korean Air, ZIPAIR Tokyo, and Qatar Airways to partner with Starlink. Among the mentioned airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and ZIPAIR Tokyo have Starlink-equipped aircraft currently in operation.