Overview
- American is in talks with SpaceX’s Starlink and Amazon’s low‑Earth‑orbit network to supply onboard internet on narrow‑body jets, according to a person familiar with the plans.
- The airline is giving serious thought to reinstalling seatback screens on domestic single‑aisle planes, with an internal decision possible as soon as next month, the source said.
- Separate discussions with Amazon include streaming and shopping on board, with options like Prime Video, music, and paying for purchases with frequent‑flyer miles, according to the report.
- SpaceX and Amazon did not comment on the reported talks, and the plans remain unconfirmed by the companies.
- Starlink already serves airlines such as United, Hawaiian Airlines, and Qatar Airways, while industry coverage notes any American upgrade would require aircraft retrofits that are often timed with heavy maintenance to reduce downtime.