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Lufthansa Group Picks Starlink for Fleetwide In‑Flight Wi‑Fi by 2029

The move signals a pivot to low‑Earth‑orbit connectivity, increasing pressure on incumbent satellite providers.

Overview

  • Installations across roughly 850 aircraft will begin in the second half of 2026, covering both existing jets and future deliveries across all Lufthansa Group airlines.
  • Access will be free for status customers and Travel ID users in every cabin, with gate‑to‑gate service enabling streaming, cloud work, gaming, and other high‑bandwidth uses.
  • The group will keep its current FlyNet offering during the transition, with further technical and rollout details to be shared later in 2026.
  • Lufthansa Group says no other European airline will equip more aircraft with Starlink, positioning it as the region’s largest adopter of the service.
  • Industry reporting highlights potential disruption for current inflight connectivity suppliers and the European Aviation Network as the group shifts away from GEO and hybrid systems.