The first Aer Lingus plane with Starlink’s inflight internet returned to service this weekend. Passengers on the Dublin-JFK service Sunday (EI105) were the first to experience the system for the Irish carrier.
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ZIPAIR Selects Axinom Stream to Power Streaming Inflight Entertainment Platform
ZIPAIR’s shift to Starlink for inflight internet comes with a push to add more streaming media content, licensed and managed by the carrier, for consumption on board, with Axinom Stream helping to power that service.
United Airlines Launches CRJ450, Premium Twist on CRJ200
United Airlines will make its smallest regional jets more premium, launching the CRJ450 mod of the CRJ200 type, including a first class cabin.
"SkyNet" Inflight Shopping Launches on airBaltic, Starlink
airBaltic aims to pick up some ancillary revenue from inflight shopping, with the launch of Skynet*, “an innovative digital platform available to all travelers on their personal devices throughout the flight,” powered by the carrier’s Starlink IFC service.
SAS Taps 3 for Starlink Subsidy, Global Roaming Support
SAS launched a strategic partnership with mobile telcom provider 3 supporting, among other things, the cost of delivering the complimentary Starlink internet service on board.
British Airways Activates First Starlink Installation
The first British Airways aircraft fitted with the Starlink inflight internet solution is now flying.
Approaching the End of the Line
Sometimes things end dramatically. Other times they just peter out.
A Curious IFC Shift
Operating a multi-supplier IFC portfolio is not unique. Still, sometimes those shifts come as a surprise. A report this week very much fits in that latter category to me.
ZIPAIR Activates First Starlink Installation
ZIPAIR’s first 787 is now fitted with Starlink inflight internet. The carrier expects all eight of its 787s to be flying with the service active in the next few months.
Norwegian Passes on Starlink, Cites Strange Reasoning
Norwegian Airlines will pass on Starlink for its inflight internet, the second European U/LCC airline to dismiss the LEO satellite supplier in recent weeks.