A very good news is coming for the people traveling by air. Now you will not have to worry about internet inside the flight because the world’s big airlines have started installing superfast Wi-Fi in their planes. By February 2026, about 34 airlines have signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s company Starlink. United Airlines announced in their Super Bowl ad today that this new technology has been installed on more than 300 of their planes. India’s Air India is also leading in the race of providing free internet to passengers.
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United Airlines’ big blast in Super Bowl
United Airlines has released a special ad during the Super Bowl game today. This advertisement has been named “One Giant Leap for Inflight Wi-Fi”. The company said that the Starlink system has become fully operational in more than 300 of its regional aircraft. This internet service is absolutely free for their MileagePlus members. With the help of this new technology, passengers will now be able to use the internet on their phones and laptops as soon as they board the plane. The company aims to introduce this facility in more than 800 of its aircraft by the end of 2026.
Latest status of Air India and other airlines
Air India in India has also taken big steps for the convenience of passengers. The company started providing free Wi-Fi facility in domestic flights from January 1, 2025. Apart from this, Qatar Airways and Emirates are also installing this system in their big ships. You can see the status of different airlines in the list below:
Airline Status and Facility
Air India
At the forefront in India. Free Wi-Fi started on domestic flights. Available on A350 and B787-9 aircraft.
United Airlines
Has been installed in 300+ aircraft. Internet is absolutely free after becoming a member.
Qatar Airways
Work completed on 120 large aircraft (58% fleet). The speed is quite fast.
Emirates
First company to install Starlink in Airbus A380. 150 aircraft will be ready by the end of 2026.
Air France
Installation work in progress on all aircraft. Free for Flying Blue members.
Terms and conditions for using internet in flight
With the advent of the new satellite system, passengers no longer have to wait for a height of 10 thousand feet. You can start using the Internet as soon as you board the plane at the gate. With the help of this Wi-Fi, you can watch 4K videos, play online games and also connect VPN. However, American companies like United have made a strict rule that you cannot make video or voice calls over the internet, so that there is no noise in the cabin. Elon Musk has also made it clear that no “Starlink Phone” is being made right now, his entire focus is on providing internet in planes.
