Frontier Airlines to add Starlink Wi-Fi, first US ULCC

Frontier Airlines announced on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, that it will begin installing SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet across its fleet starting in early 2027, marking the first time the ultralow-cost carrier will offer inflight connectivity. The Denver-based airline will become the first U.S. ultralow-cost carrier to adopt the high-speed service.

The rollout is part of a broader deployment across airlines backed by private equity firm Indigo Partners, which also includes Wizz Air, Volaris, JetSmart, and Cebu Pacific. Together, these carriers expect to install Starlink on more than 1,000 aircraft, representing one of the largest commitments to next-generation inflight connectivity announced to date. Wizz Air will be the first European ultralow-cost carrier to offer the service.

Frontier stated that Starlink will provide gate-to-gate internet access capable of supporting activities like video streaming, online gaming, web browsing, and remote work. The system, powered by a constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites, is engineered to deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity. Beyond passenger use, Frontier said the system will also provide internet for pilots, flight...