Overview
- Wizz Air, which announced the agreement on Monday, said it will begin installing SpaceX’s Starlink on its new‑generation aircraft starting in 2027.
- The airline positioned itself as the first European ultra‑low‑cost carrier to adopt Starlink and said new‑generation jets are expected to be equipped to ensure a consistent onboard experience.
- Wizz Air and Starlink have formally endorsed the partnership but the companies did not disclose financial terms and the airline has not said whether passengers will be charged for access.
- Industry reporting notes substantial costs for the technology, including installation estimates of about $300,000 per aircraft and significant monthly bandwidth fees, and some analyses say Starlink’s provider terms could limit airlines from directly charging flyers.
- The move extends a wider industry shift to low‑Earth‑orbit connectivity — Starlink has deals with major carriers globally — and could reshape ancillary revenue choices for low‑cost airlines and the in‑flight experience for millions of passengers.