Air France signs with Starlink to offer quality WiFi to its passengers
In 2025, thanks to Starlink, Air France users will benefit from better Internet access © cinecycle/Shutterstock
Several foreign airlines already offer or will soon offer access to very high-speed WiFi in their planes thanks to SpaceX's Starlink satellites. Today, Air France seems determined to catch up with the competition. In a press releasethe firm declared that it wanted to gradually replace its current offering with very high-speed WiFi access by relying on “the world leader in connectivity”.
Air France takes inspiration from the competition
Available eventually on all its aircraft, this new access promises “an experience like at home“. Enough on paper to play video games online or watch streaming content comfortably. The other good news is that the service will be completely free in all travel cabins.
Soon WiFi like at home in the air © mindea/Shutterstock
On the other hand, unless you are a La Première customer, you will have to connect to a Flying Blue account, the Air France-KLM loyalty service, to be able to benefit from it. It will be possible to connect several devices simultaneously, including smartphones, tablets and laptops.
Gradual and free arrival in 2025
In terms of calendar, Air France announces the start of deployment in the summer of 2025, including on its regional fleet. Until then, the free Message Pass for Flying Blue members and the paid offers (or free for Flying Blue Ultimate and La Première customers) covering other uses (Surf Pass and Stream Pass) will still be available.
