Wizz Air is turning Starlink into part of its low-cost pitch. The airline says it will bring high-speed satellite Wi-Fi to its aircraft from 2027. That makes the ultra-low-cost carrier the latest aviation brand to sign on with SpaceX’s in-flight connectivity service.
According to Reuters, Wizz Air plans to offer Starlink in-flight internet beginning in 2027. AeroTime’s report says Wizz Air called itself the first European ultra-low-cost carrier to commit to the satellite-based service. The airline is framing Wi-Fi as a budget-travel feature, not only a premium-cabin perk.
Wizz Air wants Wi-Fi across the whole fleet
The important detail is consistency. Wizz Air said all of its aircraft are expected to be Starlink-equipped. That would give passengers the same onboard internet expectation across routes, instead of making Wi-Fi a lucky aircraft-by-aircraft upgrade.
Ian Malin, Wizz Air’s chief commercial officer, said ultra-low-cost travel is about making opportunities accessible to more people. He added that customers should not have to choose between affordable fares and reliable onboard internet. That is the sales pitch: cheap tickets, but with a connection that should still work at cruising altitude.
Why Starlink is becoming the airline Wi-Fi shortcut
Starlink’s aviation pitch is simple. SpaceX uses its satellite network to deliver lower-latency internet from departure to arrival. Jason Fritch, vice president of Starlink Enterprise Sales at SpaceX, said the technology was built to keep passengers and crew connected at 30,000 feet.
That explains why the airline list keeps growing. Reuters and AeroTime both note that major carriers including United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Lufthansa Group, and IAG have moved toward Starlink or announced related connectivity plans. Wizz Air matters because it brings the same conversation into the ultra-low-cost segment.
The budget-flight question is still price
Wizz has not answered the passenger question everyone will care about. It has not said whether Starlink Wi-Fi will be free, paid, tiered, or bundled into fare extras. That matters because low-cost airlines usually make money by unbundling the travel experience.
Still, the direction is clear. SpaceX is already a recurring Tech My Money story, from Starship tests to commercial ambitions. Now SpaceX’s broader technology push is showing up in everyday travel. If Wizz Air pulls this off across its fleet from 2027, budget flyers may start expecting satellite internet without paying premium-airline prices.