International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced a partnership to implement Starlink-enabled high-speed wi-fi connectivity on Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL, and Vueling aircraft, with the first aircraft due to go live with the service in early 2026. This will allow customers to stay connected in the skies with download and upload speeds as good or better than home connectivity, enabling fast downloads, streaming, and online gaming for customers on IAG airlines.
The new high-speed wi-fi partnership with Starlink will be implemented on more than 500 aircraft across IAG’s airlines, covering short-haul journeys in Europe, as well as all the Group’s long-haul transatlantic and global routes. This means that IAG’s fleet is on track to include more aircraft with high-speed wi-fi than any other European airline group. IAG has been focusing on innovation as part of its Group-wide transformation programme, with initiatives including AI to optimise engine maintenance and the launch of the IAGi venturing fund to invest in high-potential startups and scale-ups.
Commenting on the deal, the CEO of IAG, Luis Gallego said, “Staying connected in the skies is increasingly important to our airlines’ customers. The introduction of high-speed wi-fi from Starlink will transform onboard connectivity, improving both the connection speed and reliability for customers. Customers from all IAG airlines will be able to benefit from the service from next year. This demonstrates how IAG is working together as a group to drive innovation and secure major deals to benefit all our stakeholders.”
