Starlink satellite internet available free of charge for airline passengers…

Today's satellite Internet technology is no match for modern network infrastructure, so Elon Musk and Starlink have long ago made it their personal mission to change that. Starlink is a relatively new broadband internet service provider invented by the same talents that created SpaceX, the rocket and spacecraft company. Starlink aims to deliver fast and stable internet to markets around the world using low-orbit satellites. to the terrain and remoteness from urban areas.

Recently, however, the company SpaceX received temporary permission from the US agency FCC (Federal Communications Commission) for the temporary use of Starlink satellite Internet even on commercial flights. This is a special satellite internet called "Starlink for Aviation". Of course, this one is not cheap. It is necessary to deduct a calculated 139 thousand euros for the hardware. In addition, a calculated 23,000 euros must be deducted monthly. However, it will be available free of charge to Hawaiian Airlines passengers.

Hawaiian Airlines has announced that it will offer satellite internet to its passengers completely free of charge. This will allow passengers to play video games as well as download videos. Satellite internet will of course be available mainly on longer flights. Hawaiian Airlines will equip the A321neo family aircraft with it as early as March, and the A330 aircraft will follow towards the end of this year. A little later, satellite internet will also be available for Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

The use of high-speed satellite Internet on airplanes will surely please many passengers. This will enable the same user experience as on the ground. If the innovation succeeds, we are sure that satellite internet will soon be offered by other major airlines as well.