Starlink WiFi Coming to Virgin Atlantic Ahead of Schedule

Virgin Atlantic is accelerating its rollout of Starlink as the airline gears up to introduce free, high-speed Wi-Fi across its entire fleet, starting onboard its Airbus A350 fleet beginning in May, with all A350s connected by early summer.

The first customer flight is slated for early May on the VS153 from London Heathrow to New York, JFK. The program will then extend across the Boeing 787 and Airbus A330neo fleets as installation progresses, with connectivity expected to reach full fleet coverage anticipated in 2027.

Starlink is the world’s most advanced WiFi, and Virgin Atlantic became the first UK airline to commit to free, fleet-wide connectivity last year. Customers will be able to utilize multiple devices simultaneously including smartphones, laptops and tablets with the same quality in the air as they do on the ground. lt will be offered entirely free of charge for Flying Club members.

“We were the first UK airline to announce free, fleet-wide Starlink Wi-Fi, and from May, we’re starting to deliver it for our customers,” said Juha Jaervinen, Chief Customer Officer, Virgin Atlantic. “As the rollout gathers pace, we plan to deliver 100% Starlink connectivity across our fleet in 2027, as part of our focus on creating a brilliantly connected experience.

“Together with Starlink, we’re setting a new standard for connectivity in the skies, with fast, free, high-speed Wi-Fi available from the moment customers step onboard. It’s all part of creating a truly connected, ‘home away from home’ experience, giving customers the freedom to use their time onboard exactly as they choose, whether that’s staying close to work, to plans, or to the people who matter most.”