Wizz Air to offer Starlink in-flight internet from 2027

June 8 (Reuters) - Wizz ‌Air said ​on ​Monday that it would offer Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet across its fleet ‌from next year, becoming the first European ultra-low-cost ⁠carrier to do so.

The airline did not disclose the ‌terms of its deal ‌with Starlink.

• Wizz Air's announcement comes as Musk's SpaceX, Starlink's parent company, is set to go public ​this week.

• Previously, budget rivals such as Ryanair and EasyJet have flagged that offering ⁠Starlink's in-flight Wi-Fi comes with significant cost challenges.

• Ryanair's Michael O'Leary estimated ​that using Starlink would cost Ryanair up to $250 million a year, including extra ​fuel.

• Meanwhile, Starlink, the largest ‌satellite operator, has signed deals with several American carriers including American Airlines, Southwest, ⁠United and Alaska. It has also partnered with long-haul carriers such as Singapore Airlines and Emirates.

• In ⁠May, Wizz Air said it expects to break even or ​achieve slightly positive full-year earnings for its 2026 financial year that ended March 31.

• Wizz Air reported 26% passenger ‌growth in May and forecast strong revenue growth for the summer season as ‌its relatively lower prices offset consumer uncertainty linked ⁠to the Iran ‌war. It will ​report its full-year results on Thursday.

(Reporting by Simone Lobo in Bengaluru; Editing by Diti ‌Pujara)

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