Frontier Airlines to Add Starlink Wi-Fi on Flights Starting Early 2027

Frontier Airlines will begin offering in-flight Wi-Fi through SpaceX's Starlink network early next year. The service will support streaming, gaming and other passenger uses, and the airline described it as the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky. The first Airbus aircraft equipped with the system is scheduled to enter service in early 2027.

Frontier said the rollout will mark its first onboard internet offering after years without the amenity.

Starlink will also deliver gate-to-gate connectivity for pilots, flight attendants, maintenance teams and ground operations. Frontier stated the link will improve operational performance and customer service. The airline's global partners — Cebu Pacific, JetSMART, Volaris and Wizz Air — will offer the same Starlink service. Pricing and usage parameters remain to be announced.

One day before the announcement, Frontier's website stated that flights do not currently offer Wi-Fi, TV or electrical outlets as part of its strategy to keep fares low. The carrier has since reversed that position. Frontier CEO Jimmy Dempsey said the company is continuing to invest in products and services that matter most to customers.

He referenced recent additions of first-class seating and expanded loyalty perks. Frontier was one of the last major U.S. carriers without Wi-Fi. The five budget carriers in the latest agreement share a common investor, private equity firm Indigo Partners.

Budget airlines have faced pressure to add amenities as larger carriers generate revenue from premium cabins.