Frontier Airlines to add Starlink internet on planes starting 2027

Investing.com -- Frontier Airlines Inc. announced Tuesday it will install SpaceX's Starlink on its aircraft by early 2027, joining a growing number of carriers choosing Elon Musk's company for inflight Wi-Fi service.

The Denver-based carrier said its first Airbus plane with Starlink internet will begin service in early 2027. The move adds Frontier to a list of airlines that includes Southwest Airlines Co. and United Airlines Holdings Inc., expanding SpaceX's advantage over Amazon.com Inc. in securing aviation customers.

"Starlink transforms the onboard experience, giving customers the flexibility to work, stream, browse, and stay connected throughout their journey," Frontier Chief Executive Officer Jimmy Dempsey said in a statement.

Frontier will join several budget carriers adopting Starlink. The others include Wizz Air Holdings Plc. in Europe, Mexico's Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB, known as Volaris, Chile's JetSmart Airlines SpA, and Philippine airline Cebu Air Inc.

American Airlines Group Inc. announced in May plans to install Starlink on more than 500 aircraft in early 2027. Alaska Air Group Inc. and Emirates also previously announced Starlink installations.

Delta Air Lines Inc. selected Amazon Leo in March to provide Wi-Fi starting in 2028. JetBlue Airways Corp. became the first airline to choose Amazon's service last September.

Ryanair Holdings Plc Chief Executive Officer Michael O'Leary said in January the budget airline would not install Starlink, citing concerns about fuel costs related to the equipment.

Frontier was among the last U.S. carriers to add Wi-Fi. Former CEO Barry Biffle previously said the airline hesitated to add weight to its planes with equipment needed for the service.

In total, Starlink has signed deals with more than 40 carriers worldwide.

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