Overview
- Delta said Tuesday it will begin installing Amazon Leo on 500 aircraft in 2028, offering gate‑to‑gate Wi‑Fi that remains free for SkyMiles members.
- Each plane will use a Leo Ultra–based phased‑array antenna rated for up to 1 Gbps downloads and 400 Mbps uploads to cut lag and boost reliability.
- Installations will start with narrow‑body jets on U.S. routes, with many aircraft staying on Viasat or Hughes networks during the multi‑year transition.
- Rivals are moving sooner with SpaceX’s Starlink, with United expecting a fleetwide rollout by the end of 2027, placing Delta on a later timeline.
- Delta and Amazon will also integrate AWS and AI to personalize entertainment and improve operations across the travel day.