Hawaiian Airlines became the first major airline to announce an agreement with Starlink to provide complimentary high-speed, low-latency broadband internet access to every guest onboard flights between the islands and the continental U.S., Asia, and Oceania. Hawaiian Airlines Internet

Hawai‘i’s largest and longest-serving carrier will equip its Airbus A330 and A321neo aircraft, as well as an incoming fleet of Boeing 787-9s, with Starlink’s industry-leading satellite internet connectivity service.

“When we launch with Starlink we will have the best connectivity experience available in the air,” said Hawaiian Airlines President and CEO Peter Ingram.

“We waited until technology caught up with our high standards for guest experience, but it will be worth the wait. Our guests can look forward to fast, seamless, and free Wi-Fi to complement our award-winning onboard Hawaiian hospitality.”

“Hawaiian Airlines is ensuring its passengers will experience high-speed internet the way we expect it in the 21st century, making hassles like downloading movies before takeoff a relic of the past,”

said SpaceX Vice President of Starlink Commercial Sales Jonathan Hofeller.

“With Starlink, the inflight experience is greatly simplified so that once passengers step onboard the plane the internet works seamlessly throughout their flight. Soon, passengers will enjoy all the benefits of having the world’s best inflight internet connectivity from the comfort of their seats.”

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 on transatlantic flights. Guests will be able to stream content, play games live with friends on the ground, work and collaborate in real-time, plan their Hawai‘i vacation, or share their special island moments on social media. Connecting to the internet will be seamless when guests walk on board, without registration pages or payment portals.

Hawaiian and Starlink are in the initial stages of implementation and expect to begin installing the product on select aircraft next year. Hawaiian is not currently planning to deploy the service on its Boeing 717 aircraft that operate short flights between the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaiian Airlines Internet

Key Benefits of Starlink for Airlines:

• High-Speed Connectivity: Passengers can enjoy internet speeds comparable to those on the ground, allowing for seamless streaming, gaming, and work.
• Global Coverage: Starlink’s extensive satellite network ensures reliable connectivity across the globe, eliminating the need for traditional ground-based infrastructure.
• Low Latency: Reduced latency means faster response times, making online activities like video conferencing and real-time gaming more enjoyable.

  Cost-Effective: Starlink’s scalable solution offers a cost-effective way for airlines to provide premium internet services to their passengers.

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