Wizz Air is the latest airline to sign up with Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide fleet-wide Wi-Fi connectivity to its cost-conscious travelling customers.
On June 8, 2026, Wizz Air announced that it is the “first European ultra-low-cost carrier” to commit to the satellite-based service with the rollout scheduled to begin in 2027.
Wizz Air said it was “flipping the script” by bringing what was “treated as a luxury perk for premium tickets” to the ultra-low-cost segment.
“Ultra-low-cost travel has always been about making opportunities accessible to more people,” Ian Malin, CCO of Wizz Air, said. “In 2027, we’re taking that philosophy into the space era. Our customers shouldn’t have to choose between affordable fares and reliable internet onboard to stay connected to the people, work, and moments that matter most. We’re proud to lead that change by collaborating with Starlink to bring maximum benefit to Wizz Air! Let’s WIZZ!”
All Wizz Air aircraft are expected to be Starlink-equipped, “ensuring a consistent onboard experience” regardless of route or destination.
“We’re thrilled to bring Starlink onboard Wizz Air and transform the travel experience for millions of its customers. Keeping passengers and crew seamlessly connected at 30,000 feet is exactly what this technology was built to do. We look forward to delivering reliable, high-speed internet from departure to arrival.” said Jason Fritch, Vice President of Starlink Enterprise Sales at SpaceX.
Multiple airlines over the past few years have announced that they are bringing Starlink-based connectivity to their aircraft.
In the US, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines have all committed to the service. While in Europe, IAG and Lufthansa Group are among the largest operators to sign with Elon Musk.
