The upgrade promises a fundamental shift in the onboard experience, enabling travelers to stream video, play games, and browse the web using their personal devices. By leveraging Starlink’s constellation of over 11,000 satellites, the airline aims to provide consistent, high-speed performance across its European routes. Completion of the fleet-wide installation is expected by the following year.

This partnership marks another expansion for SpaceX, which recently reported that its service is active on more than 3,800 aircraft. EasyJet joins a competitive field of major carriers, including American Airlines, Southwest, and United, all of which have secured similar agreements. Within Europe, the trend is accelerating as well, with IAG subsidiaries such as British Airways, Iberia, and Vueling, alongside Air France and Lufthansa, already moving to integrate the technology into their operations.