Frontier Airlines, which has previously operated without in-flight Wi-Fi, is signing a deal with SpaceX’s Starlink to bring connectivity onboard. Multiple reports say Frontier plans to begin installing Starlink-equipped equipment with service expected to debut in 2027, with some coverage describing the first aircraft as arriving in 2027. One outlet reports that Frontier’s rollout begins next year as installation gets underway across its fleet.
Quartz adds that the agreement extends beyond Frontier to four other airlines in the Indigo Partners group, with plans to install Starlink across more than 1,000 aircraft combined. Other sources describe the change as a major upgrade to the customer experience, noting that Frontier has not offered Wi-Fi previously. Coverage also highlights an open question about how customers will pay for the service, including whether Starlink will be offered free or as a paid add-on.
Overall, the reporting agrees that Frontier will become an early U.S. ultra-low-cost carrier to adopt Starlink for in-flight Wi-Fi, and that its implementation timeline centers on 2027.
