Air New Zealand: Starlink Rollout
Trialing Starlink on A320 and ATR turboprops — free during trial
Rollout Stats
What We Know
- →Air New Zealand is trialing Starlink on A320 jets and ATR turboprops across its domestic network.
- →WiFi is free during the trial period.
- →A fleet-wide rollout is contingent on the trial's success — no full-fleet commitment yet.
How to Tell If Your Air New Zealand Flight Has Starlink
- 1Air New Zealand is mid-rollout (Trial aircraft (A320, ATR)), so Starlink depends on the specific aircraft — two flights on the same route can differ.
- 2Enter your flight number on SeatWiFi to check whether your tail is one of the confirmed Starlink aircraft.
- 3Onboard, connect to WiFi and look for the Starlink logo in the captive portal. Free during the trial.
- 4Expect around 40–150 Mbps on equipped aircraft — fast enough for streaming and video calls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Air New Zealand have Starlink WiFi?
Yes. Air New Zealand is flying Starlink. Air New Zealand is trialing Starlink on A320 jets and ATR turboprops across its domestic network.
When will Air New Zealand finish its Starlink rollout?
Domestic trial underway. Expected: Fleet-wide pending trial results.
Is Air New Zealand WiFi free?
Free during the trial.
How fast is Air New Zealand Starlink WiFi?
Passengers see around 40–150 Mbps on Starlink-equipped Air New Zealand aircraft — fast enough for streaming, video calls and large downloads.
Check WiFi on your Air New Zealand flight
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Related Starlink Rollouts
Latest Air New Zealand WiFi News
- Air New Zealand Onboard Starlink Wi-Fi Trial Taking Connectivity to the Skies — Air New Zealand Newsroom · 2024-12-10
- Starlink to End the Days of Spotty Wi-Fi on Planes Says Air New Zealand CEO — CNBC · 2024-10-04
- Air New Zealand to Trial Starlink in Key Year for LEO-Enabled Plane Wi-Fi — SpaceNews · 2024-01-08
Data sources: "Confirmed aircraft" and "in the air now" are derived from live ADS-B / OpenSky flight data and crowd-sourced SeatWiFi reports, refreshed continuously. Rollout status, timelines and deal dates are curated from airline press releases and SpaceX announcements (see news links above). Last editorial review 2026-06-08.