Hawaiian Airlines Now Offering Fast and Free Starlink Wi-Fi Across Entire Airbus Fleet
Hawaiian Airlines announced it is now offering Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency Wi-Fi free of charge to guests onboard all Airbus-operated flights between the islands and the continental U.S, Asia and Oceania. Hawaiian Airlines Free Starlink Wi-Fi
Hawaiian, which became the first major U.S. carrier to debut Starlink in February on its Airbus A321neo aircraft, has now completed Starlink installation across its 24 A330 fleet.
Guests can easily connect to Starlink the moment they step onboard the aircraft – just as they would connect to their home internet, and experience internet at speeds suitable for working, streaming video and gaming.
“Becoming the first major airline to offer travelers Starlink at no cost is a remarkable achievement for our team, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the overwhelmingly positive response from guests who have been enjoying our industry-leading connectivity onboard,”
said Evan Nomura, director of inflight entertainment and connectivity and onboard products at Hawaiian Airlines.
In Starlink’s low-Earth orbit constellation of advanced satellites, the latest of which utilize a revolutionary laser mesh network, Hawaiian found an ideal solution to ensure reliable, high-speed, low-latency connectivity at every point on our global network. Since its launch on Hawaiian’s Airbus fleet, Starlink has delivered outstanding performance without service interruptions, even while traversing the farthest reaches of the Pacific Ocean.
A laser mesh network is an advanced technology that uses laser beams to transmit data between devices or stations, providing fast and reliable communication. Unlike traditional wireless networks that rely on radio frequencies, laser mesh networks send data through beams of light, offering higher speeds and lower latency. This technology works by creating a “mesh” of interconnected laser nodes, allowing data to move across the network efficiently. For passengers, this could mean faster Wi-Fi connections on flights, allowing seamless streaming, downloads, and communication without the typical slowdowns you experience in the air. It’s a game-changer for in-flight internet!
Benefits for passengers Hawaiian Airlines Free Starlink Wi-Fi
By offering this service for free, Hawaiian Airlines is doing something that few airlines have managed to achieve. Free in-flight Wi-Fi gives passengers the convenience of staying connected without worrying about extra charges. It enhances the overall travel experience, especially for business travelers or those who need to stay in touch while flying. This positions Hawaiian Airlines as a leader in passenger experience, setting them apart from competitors who still charge for such services. Not only does it save customers money, but it also adds an extra layer of comfort and convenience, making their flights more enjoyable and hassle-free.
Hawaiian will also install Starlink on its flagship Boeing 787-9 fleet. The carrier does not plan to deploy the service on its Boeing 717 aircraft, which is used for short flights between the islands.
