Hawaiian Airlines has announced the completion of Starlink Wi-Fi installation across its entire Airbus fleet. The service is now available free of charge on all Airbus-operated flights between Hawaii and the continental U.S., Asia and Oceania.
The airline, which became the first major U.S. carrier to introduce Starlink in February on its Airbus A321neo aircraft, has now finished equipping its 24 A330 aircraft with the high-speed, low-latency internet service.
Passengers can connect to Starlink as soon as they board, with internet speeds suitable for working, streaming video and gaming. The service utilizes a constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites, including the latest models featuring a laser mesh network.
"Becoming the first major airline to offer travelers Starlink at no cost is a remarkable achievement for our team, and we couldn't be more pleased with the overwhelmingly positive response from guests who have been enjoying our industry-leading connectivity onboard," said Evan Nomura, director of inflight entertainment and connectivity and onboard products at Hawaiian Airlines.
According to the airline, Starlink has performed exceptionally well since its launch on the Airbus fleet, maintaining reliable connectivity even over remote areas of the Pacific Ocean.
Hawaiian Airlines plans to extend Starlink installation to its Boeing 787-9 fleet. However, the airline does not intend to deploy the service on its Boeing 717 aircraft, which are used for short, inter-island flights.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by Hawaiian Airlines. It has been fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
